clroyer 0 #1 Posted November 16, 2023 I was running my Gravely 566 with a Kohler K301 engine, and it stopped running. No crash, boom, or bang, it just felt like it ran out of gas but when I opened the tank there was still plenty of fuel. Tried to restart it but just turned over. I have replaced the spark plug and it has spark, at least I can see a spark when I pull it out and turn it over. I've tried starting fluid but it won't fire. I am at a loss. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,499 #2 Posted November 17, 2023 Give the point contacts a rub with a nail file (or a point file if you have one). May be oxidized so they will not make an electrical connection when closed or they are burnt and require replacement. Drag a strip of white paper between the closed contacts until it come out clean. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,735 #3 Posted November 17, 2023 When you turn the engine over with the spark plug out of the engine do you hear good compression? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #4 Posted November 17, 2023 Pull the plug and dump a teaspoon of gas right in the jug and replace plug and see if it fires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clroyer 0 #5 Posted November 18, 2023 Thanks to those of you who responded. I found out that I had a blown head-gasket. Replaced it and it is running again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
