Cub Cadet Wont Start

Thanks!

I dunno but with a properly placed wire she fires up real nice now!

thanks for all the help...

soundguy

Joe, Make sure theres NOOOOO gas in the carb n remove the spark plug wire but secure its end within 1/4 inch or so away from a metal part of the engine n when turned on n cranked over you ought to get a good spark jumping that gap..... If that happens then attach the wire to the removed spark plug and have its side/threads against the engines metal n crank her over n see if the plug actually fires..... ... If not but the unattached wire does ITS A BAD PLUG..... However if even the wire dont spark Id suspect the points (if it uses points) are burned or carboned or pitted or not gapped correct. You may try n use a points file to clean them or if only gray oxide covered a good clean/buff/polish may cure them) If the poinst are okay then id suspect the condensor (if it has one). Other problems may be the ignition switch (or its wiring) isnt delivering hot voltage to the coil when switched ON which a simple test lamp or hot wiring the coil can determine. If its noneeeee ee of the above it could be a coil or wiring problem ALSO make sure theres no kill switch or kill switch wiring to the points which may be bad that shorts the points out all the time. On some small engines that kill wire leads to the carb where it grounds out the points at shut down throttle/carb position. CAUTION DO NOT allow gas or gas vapor out the spark plug hole to shoot gas anywhere near those sparks tests above, thats why I say NO GAS IN THe CARB.

John T

John T

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