I just got one and its doing the same thing this one does. I didnt crank it more than 4-5 seconds. It does fire off with starting fluid spray, but after it burns that out, it quits. I also found the choke cable was in contact with the muffler pipe. I zip tied that off away from it and will try the longer crank tommorrow. Its pourin rain now. Thanks for the suggestion of the longer cranking times because I didnt know to let it turn over longer. UPDATE!! Theres a fuel shutoff lever below the carb. Cant see it from up top, gotta look in the side. Reach below and under the carb and move the lever all the way to the RABBIT.. ( turtle and rabbit ). Let it sit for a few minutes for fuel to run in the bowl. PPOOFFF!! fired right up.

Should have got the diesel engine

What ended up being the issue?

It was just me not knowing to turn it over longer. It did started with starter spray. But it takes two 10-15 seconds of turning over before it shows any sign of life

There is a fuel shut off on the lower right side of the motor

You put rotella t in a gas engine?

Any luck on finding parts like the drive gear yet? Thanks, great video.

Ive heard the choke cable isn't attached the best way and may need to be fixed/tightened. Hopefully you figured it out.

Is there a lock on the pilot controls so you dont bump them as you get off the machine?

I have a nearly identical machine, an HT15 from Hightop. I have been able to track down several replacement parts. If you need any info just let me know.

Why did you throttle up on the initial crank ? Don't do that. No fuel or flooded. Just pull the choke out (no throttle) on a cold start and then push it back in immediately after it starts. Not sure what engine you have in there but mine has 15hp and there is rarely a need to throttle up at any time.

You turn the battery switch on?

Just bought the same machine, other than changing the oil and tightening down bolts any other recommendations?

What are the controls and can they be changed by swapping lines? Want Deere controls, I believe they are cat from factory?

You need to adjust your choke. It’s not going on all the way I have the same basic machine probably same motor.

Mine starts within 1.5 seconds every time. Immediately in other words.