ClevelandBrown 47 #1 Posted June 27, 2020 My 867 was cutting beautifully today. But after about 35 minutes of cutting, I reduced the throttle to a minimum (to hear what my youngest boy had to say). That's when the engine sputtered out and wouldn't start. When I turn the key there's nothing. I checked the battery and even with it connected to a booster, nothing turned over when I turned the key. I know the main areas to check are air, fuel, and spark. But I'm so new at this I don't quite know where to begin. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,670 #2 Posted June 27, 2020 air fuel and spark ...but first you need the engine to turn over.. Jump a heavy cable from the battery + to the "A" terminal on the S/G ( terminal with two wires one heavy on it) Should spin the engine. if not S/G has an issue.. If it does spin over start with checking the igniton switch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClevelandBrown 47 #3 Posted June 27, 2020 I'll try it! Am I right in understanding that "S/G" stands for "Starter Generator"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,297 #5 Posted June 27, 2020 And also make sure that the ground wire from the (-) terminal of the battery is securely connected to both the battery and the frame. A bad ground can be a common problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClevelandBrown 47 #6 Posted June 27, 2020 Bob, you nailed it. While I was looking at the S/G I noticed that the ground wire to the frame was hanging loose. I found the bolt (thankfully) and with a spare washer got it all back together. It fired right up and I drove it back to the shed! Thank you again, pfrederi and Bob! 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
