Won't Start/ Craftsman Garden Tractor/23 hp Kohler V-twin engine
 

Hi,

I have a 3 year old Craftsman garden tractor which will not start. It has a
Kohler 23 HP V-twin engine. I replaced the starter and the solenoid
assembly.

When I turn the ignition key, the starter spins but will not start the
engine. How can I prime the engine at the pulse fuel pump to start the
engine?

Would the fuel pump be bad at 3 years? Or should I test the ignition unit?
How can i test it?. Is it common for the ignition unit to fail on a garden
tractor?

The battery, spark plugs, fuel and air filters are all new.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks,

Jeff Mattison

take off the air filter and give a quick shot of starting fluid into
carb.if it starts its a fuel problem. if it doesnt start, then yes check
to see if you have a spark at the plugs.

"jeff" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a 3 year old Craftsman garden tractor which will not start. It has
a Kohler 23 HP V-twin engine. I replaced the starter and the solenoid
assembly.

When I turn the ignition key, the starter spins but will not start the
engine. How can I prime the engine at the pulse fuel pump to start the
engine?

Would the fuel pump be bad at 3 years?

Well if the starter, solenoid, battery,spark plugs, and fuel filter were
bad, why wouldn't the fuel pump be bad ?
Do we assume you are using this machine commercially ?
You said the starter spins but you didn't say if the starter is spinning the
motor. Is the bendix gear engaging ?


Or should I test the ignition unit? How can i test it?. Is it common for
the ignition unit to fail on a garden tractor?

The battery, spark plugs, fuel and air filters are all new.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks,

Jeff Mattison

And if the motor is turning over then check for spark at the plugs. Easy
way is to remove one plug wire and put a screwdriver in it and hold on to
it. It won't kill you but you will "feel" the spark.

If no spark, check coil.

"Srgnt Billko" wrote in message
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"jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have a 3 year old Craftsman garden tractor which will not start. It
has a Kohler 23 HP V-twin engine. I replaced the starter and the solenoid
assembly.

When I turn the ignition key, the starter spins but will not start the
engine. How can I prime the engine at the pulse fuel pump to start the
engine?

Would the fuel pump be bad at 3 years?

Well if the starter, solenoid, battery,spark plugs, and fuel filter were
bad, why wouldn't the fuel pump be bad ?
Do we assume you are using this machine commercially ?
You said the starter spins but you didn't say if the starter is spinning
the motor. Is the bendix gear engaging ?


Or should I test the ignition unit? How can i test it?. Is it common for
the ignition unit to fail on a garden tractor?

The battery, spark plugs, fuel and air filters are all new.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks,

Jeff Mattison