howell1000 35 #1 Posted April 26, 2017 I have a wheel horse sk486 with a kohler k341 I have replaced everything electric new fuel pump the only time I can get it to run is if I take spark plug out pure gas in and start it that way then it stops when gas burns up could it be carb ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,907 #2 Posted April 26, 2017 Could be the carburetor. If you haven't taken it apart to clean it, the float valve may be stuck closed. You can also take the hose off from the pump to the carburetor, have someone turn the engine over and see if gas is spurting out of the pump. If not, be sure that when the new pump was installed that you placed the lever on top of the camshaft and not under it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #3 Posted April 26, 2017 whats the best way to see about the lever?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,942 #4 Posted April 26, 2017 I have a K341 that the fuel pump lobe wore off. Had to go electric pump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,907 #5 Posted April 26, 2017 Take the pump off and watch the lever as you put it in. Also, don't install it upside down. Lever needs to point upward. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,811 #6 Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Make sure you are getting gas TO the pump. The pump will not suck gas to it. If this is a tractor with the fuel tank under the seat, fill the tank completely. The fuel level will then be high enough to prime the pump. Edited April 26, 2017 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #7 Posted April 27, 2017 Thanks guys for all the help took pump off checked everything out made sure the pump lever was above camshaft and now I can mow thanks guys for all the help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,811 #8 Posted April 27, 2017 So, was the lever below the shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howell1000 35 #9 Posted April 27, 2017 yes lever was below the shaft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites