Pollack Pete 2,273 #1 Posted November 26, 2016 My 441-8 quit running a couple years ago so I parked it and used another one of my Horses to mow with.I decided to see what was wrong with the 414.No spark.Checked all wiring connections.Checked all safety switches.Cleaned spade connectors on the ignition switch.Still no spark.Pulled the fan shroud off last night and found........Head gasket had been leaking at some time and must have blew out some hot air onto the coil wire and just about burned it off.Also burned off the white primary wire on the coil.Ordered a new coil and head gasket .Hope this is all that's wrong.Funny thing is that this tractor ran perfectly until it just up and quit running. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #2 Posted November 26, 2016 Interesting Pete. Let us know if that resolves your issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,019 #3 Posted November 26, 2016 Hmmm...usually it's critter damage that kills our tractors. Never seen heat damage before. Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #4 Posted November 26, 2016 Check the head and see if its warped. Had a 12 hp do that and the head was warped. Wayne 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
