Starting Trouble Super 55

My Super 55 (gas) refuses to start. It was idling the other day while I loaded the wagon and suddenly stopped, not the sputtering out of gas stop just suddenly stopped. I checked to see if there was gas and tried restarting. I got one start and an immediate shut down. I added more gas just in case and nothing, Checked to be sure gas was getting to carb, yes, checked for spark at plugs, yes. So where to from here? The Tractor and I have chores to get finished. Added note new battery, and over hauled generator and regulator just a few months ago.

Thanks,

Biscuit

Thanks much,

Biscuit

If all is OK, try this. Squirt some B12 Chemtool (no substitutes, any auto parts store should have it) into the carb through the fitting where you just removed the fuel line. Flood it really good until B12 is dripping all over (float bowl will be full). Let it sit overnight, then try to start it. B12 is a very powerful solvent and may remove the dirt at the jet. If not, buy a rebuild kit ($25 or so) and rebuild it. While doing so, be sure to check carefully for any dirt/crud in the carburetor. It's always a good sign when you find the offending piece of dirt but sometimes you don't. I'd also suggest you install an inline fuel filter (NAPA 3033 is a nice one) to keep this from happening in the future. Replace the filter once a year.

1) Fuel 2) Ignition 3) Timing 4) Compression

To narrow the problem, assuming here that the starter engages the flywheel and actually spins the crankshaft,...

Spray carburetor cleaner directly in the carb throat while someone else attempts to start it. If it starts, even briefly, you have a fuel delivery problem. If not, you have an ignition, timing, or compression problem.

If it's a fuel delivery problem, then I think RAB is right on the money.

Thanks,

Biscuit

Biscuit

Thanks,

Biscuit