"Does this happen every spring?"

Yes, it does. Many people don't run out their gas or use Stabil in the fall. As a result, they have gummed up carbs or other stale gas problems in the spring. Others store their tractors outside and develop electrical problems. It's all part of the natural cycle here. I don't think that engine brand has much to do with it.

-Deerslayer

This forum is a true testament to the saying "History repeats itself."

And same with snow blowers in the winter.

As the phrase goes "Those who do not understand history are bound to repeat it."

Every spring with tractors, lawnmowers and string trimmers. Every fall, approaching winter, with snowblowers.

Enjoy the journey.

eal51 in western CT

... is to use your tractor all year round. Like those of us that have snow blower attachments and or snow plows.

Then again, blew my engine (it had had a minor knock so it was no huge surprise) in the Easter snow storm and am currently mowing by hand!

The problem is due to small gasoline engines with carburetors. Diesel engine tractors do not have these problems. It starts first time, every time.

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But if you really must use a gasoline engine, let's say in a small lawn mower, then paying attention to routine maintenance & storage procedure guarantees success. My 19 year old Troy-bilt mower for example, started on the first pull this spring as it has every week of the mowing season for the past 19 years, with no repairs or replacement parts needed.

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I have yardman push mower that I put in the shed two years ago without any maintenance. It started on the first pull this spring. (I got lucky) I can't complain about my $100 push mower.

Kubotabx2200,you need to be careful. You might dislocate a shoulder!!!
Mike

I'll say one thing, kubotabx2200...looks like you have a thing for color orange. Nice pics, though.

Thanks for the kind words jimtnc - though any orange color you may have noticed in the bottom photo is the rays of last night's sunset reflecting off the gleaming red paint of my Troy-bilt mower.

Yep, you're right. I should have known that. Mighty nice looking Kubota.