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312-8 Magnum stopped running

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SolarStallion

Hi Guys,

I have three 312-8 Magnum tractors I have been using for the past 20 years. I have done repairs on all of them over the years and have been running fine. 

One I was mowing with was running fine, then just stopped while mowing. It has spark. Ran for a few seconds with starting fluid so I replaced the fuel pump. 

Gets gas up to the carb but will not start. Is there anything else I can check?

Thanks

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WHX??

Stuck float comes to mind. drop the bowl and check that. 

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OutdoorEnvy

Yeah what WHX24 said, and or clean out the jets, etc.  Probably just needs a thorough carb cleaning and you can test the float needle/seat when it's off. 

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SolarStallion

Hi Guys,

I don't know much about carbs but I did remove the bowl and it looked like the rubber O ring was stretched bigger than it should be and may have been hitting the float. 

I could not get the ring back on, it was too big, so I put the bowl back without it. 

The engine started right up!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems to not be running as good as it use to, but not bad. Is there anything I can do to the card?

Thanks for the quick help!

The show was great this year! Glad there was a big turnout. I had my solar electric Wheel Horse there!

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