AC 916h crank/no start

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   Good morning everyone. My first post. 
So I just recently purchased an AC 916h. Brought it home and it worked great during the first cut of the yard. Unfortunately, I ran out of gas and that's when all the s**t started happening. When I put in new gas, it eventually started but wouldn't stay running. I would just get it going and then it would die out. So of course the battery died while I was trying to turn over, so I have that on a charger. Next I pulled the carb because I figured something could have gotten stuck in carb once the gas ran out. Well it was full of all kinds of crap when I opened it up. I also found that the bowl had multiple holes in it. Don't know how it wasn't leaking. Well I went ahead and ordered a new carb off Amazon. I tested the fuel pump and it appeared to be working great. So anywho, got the new carb on, installed charged battery. And the damn thing will still not run! I did check for spark and I have it so I don't think that's the issue. Can sure use.some help here. I love the tractor and it cut my lawn beautifully. I'm also looking forward to using the tiller attachment the guy threw into the deal. Thanks in advance. 
Will

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Revbuttons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Georgia Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Revbuttons Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: AC 916h crank/no start Posted: 10 Sep 2021 at 4:32am
	Good morning everyone. My first post. So I just recently purchased an AC 916h. Brought it home and it worked great during the first cut of the yard. Unfortunately, I ran out of gas and that's when all the s**t started happening. When I put in new gas, it eventually started but wouldn't stay running. I would just get it going and then it would die out. So of course the battery died while I was trying to turn over, so I have that on a charger. Next I pulled the carb because I figured something could have gotten stuck in carb once the gas ran out. Well it was full of all kinds of crap when I opened it up. I also found that the bowl had multiple holes in it. Don't know how it wasn't leaking. Well I went ahead and ordered a new carb off Amazon. I tested the fuel pump and it appeared to be working great. So anywho, got the new carb on, installed charged battery. And the damn thing will still not run! I did check for spark and I have it so I don't think that's the issue. Can sure use.some help here. I love the tractor and it cut my lawn beautifully. I'm also looking forward to using the tiller attachment the guy threw into the deal. Thanks in advance. Will

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Leadoff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Location: Calgary Points: 269	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leadoff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2021 at 8:48am
	Revbuttons I just went thru a similar exercise with a 716H.....had to replace carb, points/spark were good. I did not have much small engine experience, but found numerous YouTube videos showing how to tune/adjust carbs for AC/Simplicity tractors, especially ones produced by Zippo Varga. His vids show how to adjust/set up your carb, along with other tune up items Another excellent YT vid on carb adjustment..... ETM :Setting up the carb on Briggs & Stratton 10hp Allis-Chalmers BIG TEN garden tractor - YouTube Hope this helps with your project
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AC720Man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 10 Oct 2016 Location: Shenandoah, Va Points: 4926	Post Options Post Reply Quote AC720Man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2021 at 10:22am
	If it had all kinds of junk in the carb then it’s probably in the tank also. It would be best to remove the tank and throughly clean it. If it’s a plastic that’s way easier. More of the same junk is probably in your new carb. I always run a inline fuel filter on mine to prevent this from happening. Always make sure filler cap neck and fuel can are clean before refueling, that’s the only way dirt can enter the tank.
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Revbuttons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Georgia Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Revbuttons Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2021 at 7:52am
	Hey everyone. I know it's been a while but I finally got it running. After trying an aftermarket carb and it not working. I swapped over some of the parts.to the old carb.and popped in a new battery (old one wouldn't hold a charge). It started right up. Seems to be running fine now. Thanks for all the advice and assistance.