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2020/02/08 13:16:30 (permalink)
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Kawasaki FD590V Hard start

Engine in John Deere 285 very hard to start but once running it runs good fast and slow idle doesn't have a miss. Cleaned carb several times, replaced coils, compession is about 100 per side, new starter my old one was dragging a bit. Fuel pump is working I'm out of ideas. Anyone have suggestions?
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    Re: Kawasaki FD590V Hard start 2020/02/08 13:32:07 (permalink)
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    Check your valve clearances. Spec is .001" cold for both IN and EX; unusually tighter than most OHV engines.
     
    And most OHV tend to open up these as they wear causing hard starting due decompression system becoming inoperative.
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    Re: Kawasaki FD590V Hard start 2020/02/08 16:39:05 (permalink)
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    Just set them two were too tight one a little loose. Started right up! The real test will be tomorrow after sitting for awhile. Thank you AVB!
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    Re: Kawasaki FD590V Hard start 2020/02/09 20:25:56 (permalink)
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    Tried it again after work starts easily Thanks again AVB!
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