In this video I demo how to quickly check if you have fuel issue and how to check the fuel pump and fuel shut solenoid.

If your mower engine does not turn over at all check this in this order:
Battery conditon
Battery connections tight
Main fuse
Check is starter is getting power:
Yes Replace / rebuild starter (bench test to verify)
No Check ignition switch and relay

If you mower turns over but not starting? check this:

Battery Condtion
Battery Connections
Check fuel level & quality
Check fuel delivery:
Fuel pump working?
Yes Check fuel shut off solenoid
Shut off solenoid working?
Yes Check Carburetor
No Replace solenoid

Fuel pump NOT working: Check vaccum hose is not damaged if vaccum hose is good check fuel lines and clear any line restrictions or cloggs before replacing pump.

If your getting fuel properly and engine is still turing over but not starting, check ignition system:
*Spark plug condtion
*Ignition coil (use coil tester)
* Ignition Switch / starter switch
*Check all safety switch connections
* Pto swtich (may be sending false signal that blades are engaged.
* Relays
*Flywheel key way could be sheared causing timing to be incorrect.

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