9N starting problem

JimS · Oct 6, 2018

The 9N hasn't been started in a while (about a year). I forgot to turn the fuel on before trying, realized my problem and turned it on. It won't start but almost catches when I first try. When I pull the plugs, even after a short try, they are covered in fuel. What are your suggestions? Can this be bad fuel (in CA)? What are some things to check? To verify? Thanks.

cole in mo. · Oct 6, 2018

Check for a good blue spark at the plugs, they might need cleaning or replaced, if no fire go to the dist.

jeffcat · Oct 6, 2018

Sounds like corrosion on the points. My Gravely does the same thing after sitting a long time.

old · Oct 6, 2018

Do some simple trouble shooting.
#1 check that you have a good blue/white spark that will jump a 1/4 inch gap or more at all 4 plug wires.
#2 pull the carb drain plug and make sure you have a good steady flow of gas that will find a pint jar in less then 3 minutes.
#3 pull the air cleaner tube off and make sure you get a good suction there by placing your hand over the air while trying to start it. You should both feel a good suction and get gas on your hand.
#4 try to start it with the air cleaner tube off since you may have a clogged air filter due to dirt dobber etc.

bcdave · Oct 6, 2018

My friend has a VA that was hard starting. We realized the gas had been in it for a few years. We drained the old regular gas and refilled it with Premium. Problem solved. I now run premium with no ethanol in all my old equipment.
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