Had some trouble starting my Johnson tiller from the early 90's this weekend.
It starts 4 or 5 times fine...then wont start. Replaced the battery and it gets plenty of power, the flywheel turns fine. Motor sounds like it wants to go...but it never starts. What are the possible causes? Starter seems to be ok since it turns the flywheel fast...could it be the starter? plugs? wiring?
Any help is appreciated. I had to get towed off the lake twice this weekend. Like I said, it works fine 4 or 5 times...then doesn't start. Thanks.
Don't take me wrong, I'm not anti-technology. Battery powdered items will always have their place. I'm mean you don't want your girl friend or wife in the bedroom playing for their gas powered adult toys!! That would be a bit loud and smokey!
That’s right. My 84 year old dad loves his electric chain saw. Light weight and quiet. Besides, at his age he’s not cutting a bunch. Where as myself I want something with more power and heavier duty. Look at how many people have switched back to gasoline cars after running one in winter if you travel a lot.
As long as my strike master works I’ll keep using gas. Maybe my next will be electric, but who knows, you can find used gas ones pretty reasonable as others buy electric.
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Had some trouble starting my Johnson tiller from the early 90's this weekend.
It starts 4 or 5 times fine...then wont start. Replaced the battery and it gets plenty of power, the flywheel turns fine. Motor sounds like it wants to go...but it never starts. What are the possible causes? Starter seems to be ok since it turns the flywheel fast...could it be the starter? plugs? wiring?
Any help is appreciated. I had to get towed off the lake twice this weekend. Like I said, it works fine 4 or 5 times...then doesn't start. Thanks.
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