L-155 No Start

[Easton Rich 1,160]

This is my L-155 I bought last year in the spring. It started and ran just fine until July when I was unloading it at a show. It started and ran fine, but died and never restarted. I thought it was either the ignition or the starter. Is it this diode board? Can I delete it and add a solenoid instead?

 

 

 

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,202]

That board has nothing to do with starting. Battery charging only so the addition of a solenoid will not fix it.

The magneto ignition is self powered and the wire going to the ignition switch simply grounds the magneto coil to shut it off.

Adding a solenoid would remove the heavy starting load on the ignition switch and a good idea to keep the expensive switch working.

[Achto 31,705]

2 hours ago, Easton Rich said:

died and never restarted. I thought it was either the ignition or the starter.

 

Have you determined what you are missing? A gasoline engine needs air, fuel, compression, and ignition. Knowing what is missing will help with a diagnoses. 

 

You also mentioned that you thought it may be the starter. Are you unable to turn the engine over with the starter?

[953 nut 65,716]

[Easton Rich 1,160]

I have fuel and spark with a new battery. The starter is a no go. I took it apart and it was pretty cracked and broken. I'm considering looking for a recoil. I also bought a used ignition that I've confirmed works. 

[pfrederi 20,429]

How are you testing for spark?  The neon testers will often flash but the current is inadequate to fire the plug.  (also have you tried a new plug)  Just laying the plug on the head is also not a great test, plug may fire there but not under compression.  Does she at least sputter when you spray some carb cleaner in her and try to start it>??