What does it mean when fuel cutoff solenoid is working?
You say that you are getting fuel to the carb, which indicates the shutoff solenoid is working (the solenoid is simply an electrically operated plunger that stops fuel flow into the carb). So far, everything electrical sounds right. An engine needs three things to run: fuel (which you say you’re getting), fire (spark), and oxygen.
What does it mean when your solenoid is not working?
Proud, okay, if the engine is turning over, then most likely all your safety switches (seat, clutch, pto off, transmission neutral) are working. You say that you are getting fuel to the carb, which indicates the shutoff solenoid is working (the solenoid is simply an electrically operated plunger that stops fuel flow into the carb).
Why is the solenoid on my Houzz jumper not working?
“Touch” the other end of the jumper to the positive post (+) of the battery, if the solenoid does not click when the wire touches the + post, the solenoid is either defective, or the plunger is stuck by varnish and crud.
You say that you are getting fuel to the carb, which indicates the shutoff solenoid is working (the solenoid is simply an electrically operated plunger that stops fuel flow into the carb). So far, everything electrical sounds right. An engine needs three things to run: fuel (which you say you’re getting), fire (spark), and oxygen.
What happens when you shut off the solenoid on a lawn mower?
Shutting the fuel off and starving the mower is also a good idea. The solenoid simply shoves a bung up the main jets rectum. What the dealer was alluding to was a float valve failure which will allow the float bowl to overfill. When this happens fuel passes through the bowl vent and then dribbles down the carb throat & into the cylinder .
Proud, okay, if the engine is turning over, then most likely all your safety switches (seat, clutch, pto off, transmission neutral) are working. You say that you are getting fuel to the carb, which indicates the shutoff solenoid is working (the solenoid is simply an electrically operated plunger that stops fuel flow into the carb).
Can a lawn mower shut off the fuel line?
You are right & the dealer is talking horse feathers. OTOH putting a shut off valve in the fuel line before the first element is a good idea. Shutting the fuel off and starving the mower is also a good idea. The solenoid simply shoves a bung up the main jets rectum.