QuestionI have a Craftsman lawn tractor with a 15.5 HP Kohler engine. I also admit I am not mechanically inclined, so you may have to bear with me as I explain my problem.
I recently replaced the starter. The problem is that the tractor won't turn over. When this first occurred, turning the key I get dead silence. I hooked up my battery charger (which showed that the battery was charged) to jump start it, & I get a noise like it wants to go, but the fly wheel turned very slowly & then it started. When I tried to do it again, the flywheel turned very slowly, then made a quick revolution, & stopped. I tried this a couple of times, & can't get it to start. I also tried hooking up the charger directly to the starter & as I thought this might do the trick, but no luck.
Any thoughts/suggestions as to what might be the problem?
AnswerHello John:
Have you Checked the Oil for Gas Smell and being Over Filled? The Flywheel Key and a Bad Head Gasket can Also be the Cause of this Problem. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine or Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Thanks.
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John
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John
