Hayter Heritage Tractor 13/30 CODE131C WITH Briggs and Stratton 12.5 HP I/C

[Ray Pooley]

Hello forum.

Back again.

I'm trying to get this machine up and running for an elderly neighbour who is currently pushing a lawn mower around his large gardens.

He had this machine given to him for nothing.

It has been standing idle outside under a tarp for decades.

Story so far.

This machine was dead. No crank.

New starter solenoid (old one cracked at the battery terminal).
New starter fuse holder and 15A fuse. (old one had a broken terminal connector)
New seat switch. (old one had broken spring)
New bin switch. (might as well)
New ignition switch. (no continuity through old one)

Engine would now crank but no start.

Checked for spark. No spark.

Replaced plug. No spark.

Checked ignition coil resistance. Should be 2.5 to 5 kOhms

Reads 43 kOhms. Knackered

New ignition coil.

At this point engine now starts and runs but rough.

New air filter and fuel filter.

And here's what it sounds like today. (See link below)

I don't think it's a carb issue.

Maybe timing?

All and any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

http://86.153.209.5:163/HuntingMower2.mp4

[Mick]

That's definitely a carb / fuel issue, unless it has an air leak. 

What carb is on that machine?