ZG124E-48 Starting Issue

Shovelhead Johnson

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B7800, LA402 Loader, Ber-Vac Model 63 Snowblower
Aug 16, 2014
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Hi all. Lot of experience out there I need to tap into. Got a Zero turn (see title) with 600+ hours. B&S 24 HP. purchased brand new in 2014. Usual problems over the years. I've kept up with oil changes, blade sharpening, normal maintenance, etc. Haven't followed the maintenance schedule to a tee.

Noticed recently on start-up, after the machine has been sitting for more than a few days that there seems to be a fuel delivery issue. I have to crank the motor for an inordinate amount of time before it will fire (if it fires at all). Lately I will have to crank to the point of totally draining the battery, and have to use starter fluid (which is not good for extended use) to get the machine running.

Any thoughts?
 

MapleLeafFarmer

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assuming all else is fine and as you say is a fuel delivery issue I would add a primer bulb and a back flow valve on the fuel line.
given age and your maintenance comments maybe air leak in fuel deliverry sytem