How to Fix Riding Mower that Won't Start - Cranks No Start

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In this video we will be fixing a riding lawn mower that has sat all winter and will not start. How to start a riding lawn mower. Some of my favorite tips for starting a lawn mower that won't start. Learn how to tap the fuel solenoid and spray starter fluid into carburetor lawn mower. Where to spray starter fluid on a lawn mower. We will be using starter fluid on a riding lawn mower. The motor cranks but it does not start. The mower is a Toro Timecutter Zero Turn mower with a Kohler Courage engine but these tricks can apply to most riding lawn mowers. The first trick I use to get a mower to start is lightly tapping on the fuel solenoid, which is located right under the carburetor. The fuel solenoid is an electronic fuel shutoff switch and it can get gummed up or stuck if it has sat for a long period of time or is simply wearing out. Tapping on it while cranking the motor helps loosen the deposits inside of it and usually will allow it to open up and let the fuel flow. If this tip does not work you can also use starting fluid to help get the mower to start. Remove the air filter and spray a small amount of starting fluid in the air intake where the carburator is attached. Choke and try to start the riding lawn mower again. Hopefully these two simple tricks will solve you're problem of a no start mower and you will be back to mowing your yard in no time! This can also work on a Poulan, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, or Craftsman lawn mower that doesnt start.

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[jonbenson]

Well ill be been at it for 2 hours and finally gave it a little tappy tap and it started right up! Thank you sir!

[bbp]

I'll be dmd if that little tap didn't do the trick😂 ...trying over 4 hours then I found this😂😂😂...thanks for that tip! I'd have never imagined it was that😅

[briansteinfeldt]

Great video and fixed the problem...saved me time and money...simply took the end of my screw driver...tapped the pump housing and that was all it took to free up the valve...AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!...Thank you!!!!

[phenderson]

Absolutely outstanding. Your explanation was laid out perfectly for anyone to understand. After watching your video I went right out and started my mower that I had been fighting with for about a week. Thanks!!

[Sharanir]

Many people have already said this, but thanks so much! I was about to take apart my carburetor as my next troubleshooting step before I came across this - had no idea engine start spray was a thing. You have totally made my life better by posting this.

[colelewis]

rider wouldn't start, gave it a few taps, and it started right up, you're the best

[madisonmills]

Literally have spent the last couple of hours going through fuel lines, fuel pump vacuum line, fuel pump, spark plugs (even though I didn’t think that was the problem) and had finally given up and was about to order a new fuel filter and pump, it I came to YouTube and this video saved me money, time, and hours worth of future headaches! Thank you!!

[stephentaylor]

I really appreciate this video. Tapping the fuel solenoid fixed my problem on my Torro zero turn.

[Tom_from_Midtown]

Spot on about "Bop It" - that gave me a good chuckle!

[jamesbarr]

Well, add me to the list. I followed your instructions on my Kabota and it started! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now, I just need to find help to replace a frozen belt pulley on the deck. It's always something. Thanks again!!

[Oceanic]

Thank you sir!!! Mines was the fuel solenoid as well. Unfortunately i had to grind down 1/2 wrench to remove it, clean the pin to make sure it goes up and down freely, installed it back and it fired right up! You are the man!!

[LordHelpUs--]

People like you sir make the world go round. Seriously thank you.
Just getting into a lawn business with about 20 lawns and ive had one of these sitting for a long time in the garage because it was over kill for my lawn and i used small push mower instead, gonna get it figured out and use it finally for its intended purpose.

[SoiledPants]

Just give it a little tappy tap! That’s all it took. You saved me time and money. Much appreciated!!

[FlightClubProductions]

Awesome! Fixed me right up. Happy to see there's a way I could give you a tip. You saved my bacon today

[BLUs]

Thank you, your video helped get my cub cadet going by the starter fluid and solenoid!

[RJHmbk]

Thought I had bad gas. Changed the fuel filter changed the gas checked everything. I tapped on the body above the solenoid thinking at a quick glance that was the solenoid. Came across this video tapped the ACTUAL solenoid and it fired right up. Thank you so much man

[belindakijesky]

This worked great on a simplicity riding lawnmower……thank you!!!
Worked first time- Saved me a trip and Money!!! (Fuel solenoid )

[RearAdmiralTootToot]

Thank you for posting this. It saved me a lot of time and stress.

[TimMuller]

O M F Dude i watched your 2 min video and tried this as my first troubleshooting attempt and it worked perfectly for my problem!! I turned it over for 10 mins solid trying different things and no go. I tapped that little silenoid bowl thing a couple times and it started right up!!! Great Video, Nice Instructions, Perfect Job. Thanks bro! Here's a like and a sub. <3

[albertsenchenkov]

I had to sign in just comment on this and I will be damned it did the trick on my 30 year old Deere JE75!!! Fired right up with the electric start too!! Thanks so much for sharing this. I can’t wait to cut some grass thank you for your awesome and handy knowledge 😄