Service & Maintenance Question
I purchased new a Husqvarna Z246 zero turn in July. Love the mower. However, upon initial starting in normal weather, it will crank over a while before starting. I know there isnt a choke on this model and there is some type of "easy starting". I have tried starting with the throttle in the fast position, the slow position, and even the snowflake position, and still just cranks until it eventually starts and will even smoke a bit. When I have cut for a bit, and shut the mower off, and the engine is hot/warm, it fires up immediately. I do use the gas shut off after each mow meaning I shut it off. I do turn it on a few minutes prior to the initial start.
Could shutting the gas off and not opening it way before I start it have anything to do with the issue? Again, after the mower is warm, fire up is in a second...
Any ideas?
Thank you.
Tom Johnson
Answer
You have a misunderstanding what snowflake is representing. It is the choke position and the choke may not be closing fully. This engine has an intergrated choking system and not a separate choke cable.
Be the first to rate this
|
So when the engine is cold, I place the throttle into the snowflake position and that replicates the choke position? And also, check to see that once in the snowflake position, check to see if the choke is completely closed? But if there is no actual choke cable, is there any adjustment I can make to fully close the choke and have the engine start?
Thank you
Tom
Be the first to rate this
|
So putting the throttle lever in the snowflake position replicates the choke? However, if there is no choke cable, how would I adjust anything if in fact the choke is not closing completely?
Thanx
Be the first to rate this
|
It done at the control bracket at the carburetor. I would more details on how to do it but I am currently unable to find the service bulletin here.
Be the first to rate this
|
Well thank you as always. If you happen to locate that, please let me know. Not in real big hurry as I will be putting it away here soon. Northeast Ohio and all...
Tom
Be the first to rate this
|