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Hi All, I have just bought my first Wheel Horse, its a 1974 Raider 10 - 4 Speed, fitted with a Kohler K301 Engine, this is also my first ever tractor! So I have joined this forum, to hopefully find some help and inspiration, initially help as I have no idea about tractors. I purchased the Raider 10 as non runner, it was used last year and then dry stored in a barn, it wouldn't start this summer, so the previous owner decided to sell it, having owned it from new since 1974!! I am now attempting to diagnose the non starting issue, so engine turns but wont fire, spark plug is black, correctly gapped and produces a weak spark, Spark plug cleaned, spark slightly improved (new one ordered) Checked fuel its a year old so needs changing for fresh, now this is where the issue comes in, I left the fuel tap open and confirmed fuel was getting to the carb and thankfully it was, next checked the air filter and removed round cover ( very dirty). Whilst cleaning filter housing, fuel started pouring out of the air intake!!! Is this normal or possibly the clue to the cause of the non start issue? Any help and advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading
