Archive through March 25, 2013

[kostendorf]

Which option should I consider first, dual hydrolics or 3 point hitch and why should either be almost the price of another tractor???

 

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Keith O.
This ain't greedbay, It's hydraulics!

Dual hydraulics are a waste of money IMHO.

 

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Mike P.
I sent ya an email explaining what the deal was.
And even copied your post so you didn't have to retype it all.
And yes, your question goes here.

Here was your question,

I am pretty sure most of you will shake your head with this topic, but I need to bring it up. Sorry!

I am still having issues with my K241 that I was working on last fall. Now I can't get it to start at all this Spring. At least last fall I was able to have it fire right up when I wanted it to.

Problem:
Not starting.

Things I have done to it prior to now:
Changed the points, coil, spark plug, spark plug wire, condensor, air filter & foam pre-cleaner, cleaned carb, replaced the needle, new carb gasket kit, timmed the engine (static method), and a new cork gasket on fuel bowl. Had the engine running after this work was completed last fall. Now this Spring, I installed a fully charged battery (same one as last fall), cleaned the connections on it as well as the ground on the frame, and the generator. I poured in fresh gas as well. When I crank it over, it seems to turn kinda slow and will not fire at all. So what have I done wrong? Originally when I kept trying to start it, thinking it just needed to get some gas flowing I ended up running the battery down. I then recharged it (while in the tractor and cables still attached). Next day when charged up again, tried it again - nothing. So thinking maybe the battery is older and getting weak, I boosted it off my battery charger, still nothing.

First off, is it a bad thing to boost these batteries? The charger I have is designed for atv's and lawn mowers, just a smaller type that plungs into the regular wall socket. Did I fry the plates in my battery? Did I fry something electrical that I had replaced in the fall?

The carb is getting gas, I can smell it. I have not flooded it because it would be almost running out the carb when I took off the air cleaner cover I am sure. I took the spark plug out, it was sort of damp, but not soaked by any means! Is it possible I have a plugged fuel line and not enough gas is getting into the carb? I am sure I am missing something stupid here and its driving me nuts!

Am I the only one who has issues starting a tractor these days? Frustrated is an understatement these past few weeks.


I value anyones help or suggestions on this matter.

If I ever get it started I will likely still end up with the same issue as last fall - it won't idle up when I shove the throttle up.

 

[kostendorf]

Thanks Charlie, I don't need it if I can't spell it.

 

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Keith O.
Oh you spelled it right, just wrong fluid, LOL

 

[sconley]

Kraig. My carb doesn't look like yours....you are missing a bunch of oil and dirt on yours. I can send some if you need it. Besides, mine does not have open ears where the bolts go in. Mine has enclosed holes.
While I have no reason to doubt Wayne's advice on Walbros it is the carb I have today. Still wondering what model goes on the K301 so I can buy rebuild kit. Maybe I will just take it into my local parts store and see what they come up with.

 

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Lets see if we can get Kraig to drool all over his keyboard today!

 

[dtanner]

SWEET looking 125

 

[kmcconaughey]

Charlie, WOW!

I want!

 

[bjames]

Charlie, Did you buy that. It looks like the one out of VA. that is all original and was only used once.