Russell King
Well-known member
Equipment
L185F, Modern Ag Competitor 4’ shredder, Rhino tiller, rear dirt scoop
Don't crank too long at one time or you starter will fail.
Also there should be a DECOMPRESSION knob on the dash. Probably a pull knob (like an old choke cable). Pulling out changes the valve setting so there is no compression. Makes the engine spin over fairly easily - thus RPM is high. Push knob in and compression is applied, engine can then start (if it will). I suggest you look that over to ensure it is in place or not. They have been know to stick/break/be monkeyed with until they don't work...
At the engine end of the cable is a lever you may be able to work by hand (I am just guessing - mine worked well when I got the tractor so I have never messed with the engine end yet).
All of this is easier sitting in the seat, so I would suggest you spend some time on rigging some of the electrical system back together.
Also there should be a DECOMPRESSION knob on the dash. Probably a pull knob (like an old choke cable). Pulling out changes the valve setting so there is no compression. Makes the engine spin over fairly easily - thus RPM is high. Push knob in and compression is applied, engine can then start (if it will). I suggest you look that over to ensure it is in place or not. They have been know to stick/break/be monkeyed with until they don't work...
At the engine end of the cable is a lever you may be able to work by hand (I am just guessing - mine worked well when I got the tractor so I have never messed with the engine end yet).
All of this is easier sitting in the seat, so I would suggest you spend some time on rigging some of the electrical system back together.