running ruff and slow cranker - raider 10 6 speed

[rustynut 4]

the damm thing wants to run with the choke wide open and if i try to push the choke in it will just die. i jst bought this mower it runs good but when i have the choke all the way put it will just kinda sputter and dont have any power. i think it needs a fuel pump or just a carb adjustment.

now it also cranks slow like it will crank, not crank, crank, not crank like the battery is low but it bran new and i put the load tester on it and it tested good i just dont know i alos think my problem is it freezin balls in indiana so tht muight be part of my problem with the battery. plz im happy to hear anytiong you say

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

I don't think we ever determined exactly what you have yet, did we?

It's very tough to offer suggestions without knowing what engine you're working with.

Can you offer any clues? :banghead:

[rustynut 4]

i know its a raider 10 6 speed 1969 i havent looked at the model number yet on the motor but i do know what i just typed im not goin out side and lookin right now because its 11:30 ANd i have schoool in the morning and if i could post pictures on here i would so i could show you guys all three of my wheel horses and keep you updated on what im doin to them.

[rocking 416 1]

You can try voltage drop test if you have a good multimeter and are mechanical savy. or far as slow cranking. Check connections loose connections burnt wires or did you keep a Cheap battry? make sure it has enough cold cranking amps

[rickv1957 76]

Im just guessing that your tractor has a tecumseh 10hp,sounds like the starter is tired,Rick

[rustynut 4]

idk it might be a kohler because it dont smoke and tecumsa engines are a piece of crap so

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

idk it might be a kohler because it dont smoke and tecumsa engines are a piece of crap so

You might want to have a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjkzadKWF1c. :thumbs:

[rwilson 128]

Easy on them old tecumseh's. I have 3 of them. Not a one smoke and they all run like a champ. I'm not a big fan of them but the one in my C-120 hasn't let me down yet. As for slow cranking, mine all do it in the cold weather too. I wish I knew what caused it. Also sounds like your fuel pump is going. Or possibly plugged.

[rustynut 4]

ya ill have to loook at it when i go back to my dads where all my wheel horses are but ill cleen he float bul out again and the fuel pump and change the plug. its pissin me off why it dont want to run right just makes me **** my pants over it

[Buzz 502]

Straight 30W oil will make them crank slow in cold weather. Did you change it to 10W30?

[rustynut 4]

nice video on that 0l wheel horse lol. and ya i bought 10w-30 for it vavoline oil. i pit vavoline in all my stuff even my disiels. but i havent changed it yet i have to get it started so the oil gets warmed up enough to run out :WRS: