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    ytd12542 Posts: 13, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 14, 2010, 08:05 AM
    Riding mower won't start. Any suggestions?
    I have an MTD Yard Machine. I have changed the battery,spark plug and the air filter--
    The mower still won't start. I had the battery rechecked and the technician said the battery was fine. Changed the plug and started mower--it was idling really rough.
    Restarted and it died and wouldn't start after that.
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    Apr 14, 2010, 08:30 AM

    How long did the mower sit without use? Always start each season with freshly bought fuel. If this is left over fuel I would dump the tank and empty the carb bowl, start fresh.
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    Apr 14, 2010, 12:22 PM

    Thank you it started wrong spark plug.
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