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Old 05-17-2014, 07:14 AM
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I have an old 1970's era 109 with a K241 that I'm fixing up. I just put on a new coil, condenser, plug & wire to get my spark back. Put new parts in the carb after giving it a good cleaning. Started it up and it seemed to be running fine. I mowed lawn for about 15 minutes when she just quit as if had been turned off. I checked for spark again and it's gone.
Anyone feel like helping a brother out? I'm not a mechanic but I can follow directions.
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Old 05-17-2014, 07:22 AM
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AS A TEST....Run a long jumper wire from the Battery (+) terminal to the Ignition Coil (+) terminal. Crank it over and see if the engine starts.
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if that don't work, make sure all the nuts , bolts and screw's you touched are tight then try cleaning the points. just pull a piece of paper through them. you'll be surprised
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I'll give it a try... thanks much!
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What the others have said and welcome to OCC!
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Welcome to OCC! Good luck with your 109.
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Success ! I pulled the points and scraped them a little with some emery cloth and she's running fine once again ! Thank you all... It's so cool to be mowing my lawn with this Cub... I just inherited it... it was my dad's tractor, the same tractor I mowed my parents lawn with back in the 70's & 80's. I'm glad I found this site. I really appreciate the advice and the welcomes! TTYL

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Success ! I pulled the points and scraped them a little with some emery cloth and she's running fine once again ! Thank you all... It's so cool to be mowing my lawn with this Cub... I just inherited it... it was my dad's tractor, the same tractor I mowed my parents lawn with back in the 70's & 80's. I'm glad I found this site. I really appreciate the advice and the welcomes! TTYL ThumbsUp:

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Welcome, lynco.

I am using my late dad's model 800, 1976 vintage. I have a postage stamp size yard, but REALLY enjoy "seat time" on the Cub Cadet.

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