" While running, the engine st
" While running, the engine stopped after sputtering a couple of times. I checked the gas (OK) and it did restart once right a way, but died in a couple of seconds. I checked the trip switch.
This is a '96 40 hp ELPT Force engine, S/N OE173965.
I pulled the pluggs, and cranked engine to check for spark....none.
I read the 8-24-03 post "Runs 20 minutes.." about testing the power pack. I checked for 12v power and found that there was power on all four wires both with the switch on and off. I did not have a
small 12v bulb to test with. Is that my next step to try? If so, which wire to use? The power pack has a Lt. purple (grey ?),two yellow and a red wire.
I pulled the flywheel. I did not see any Leakage from the stator. There is a little ware on one spot to the rubber coating. On top of the stator above where the wires attach, I could see a small spot where the top of the stator was "painted" over to cover the wires. But this coating was cracked (or never coated well?) and I could see the wires. Is this a problem?
On the flywheel, one of the magnets has a 1/4" x 3/8" chip located in the middle of the magnet alone what would be the bottom while installed.
What should I do to fix my problem? If the Power pack is bad, what is the part number for a new one? I have not been able to determine this part number.
Thanks for you help! "
" While running, the engine stopped after sputtering a couple of times. I checked the gas (OK) and it did restart once right a way, but died in a couple of seconds. I checked the trip switch.
This is a '96 40 hp ELPT Force engine, S/N OE173965.
I pulled the pluggs, and cranked engine to check for spark....none.
I read the 8-24-03 post "Runs 20 minutes.." about testing the power pack. I checked for 12v power and found that there was power on all four wires both with the switch on and off. I did not have a
small 12v bulb to test with. Is that my next step to try? If so, which wire to use? The power pack has a Lt. purple (grey ?),two yellow and a red wire.
I pulled the flywheel. I did not see any Leakage from the stator. There is a little ware on one spot to the rubber coating. On top of the stator above where the wires attach, I could see a small spot where the top of the stator was "painted" over to cover the wires. But this coating was cracked (or never coated well?) and I could see the wires. Is this a problem?
On the flywheel, one of the magnets has a 1/4" x 3/8" chip located in the middle of the magnet alone what would be the bottom while installed.
What should I do to fix my problem? If the Power pack is bad, what is the part number for a new one? I have not been able to determine this part number.
Thanks for you help! "