suburban/life 15 #1 Posted November 20, 2023 I just picked this up for free trying to get it running rn acts like it's not getting fuel 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,405 #2 Posted November 20, 2023 Assuming it has spark…probably worth cleaning out the entire fuel system, run new rubber fuel line, new filter etc. Pop off the carb and give it a good cleaning as well. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 429 #3 Posted November 20, 2023 13 hours ago, suburban/life said: I just picked this up for free trying to get it running rn acts like it's not getting fuel Nice find, I could find homes for a few of those. Fuel pump is a likely suspect. I might be inclined to drop the carburetor bowl and crank it over a few times, see if there's any flow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suburban/life 15 #4 Posted November 21, 2023 Yea it's my very first rider I couldn't beat it for being free I always heard wheel horse was a great brand to 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven714 6 #5 Posted November 21, 2023 I had the same issue. Tractor was running fine one minute then it wouldn’t turn over. Drain your fuel filter and fuel lines. If the filter is a clear one you should see fuel being sucked into the filter, if not then it’s you fuel pump. I had to replace the fuel pump which was an easy change. Connected everything and after a few times of turning it over it started. Good Luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,726 #6 Posted November 22, 2023 @suburban/life typically the fuel tank debris , also ethanol fuel eats rubber hoses , you would be smart to go over all related points , like fuel tank valve replacement , clean out tank , put a fuel filter close to tank and another closer to carb , like the clear fuel rated hose , they firm up but don't break down like rubber . you will be doing a base line service , greasing / oil change , electrical wire issues , greasing every fitting . let us know , good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,512 #7 Posted November 23, 2023 Suburban/L Hope you enjoy the site.Good people great info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,817 #8 Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 10:10 PM, suburban/life said: I always heard wheel horse was a great brand You heard correctly, Wheel Horses are outstanding. As @Sparky and others said, drain out the old gas, replace the fuel hose and filter, clean up the carburetor,check the fuel pump and use real gas, not the 10% Ethanol junk. https://www.pure-gas.org/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,713 #9 Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) Hmmmm a free 310-8..... sounds familiar. Good luck with it. Mine was free as well. I replaced the fuel lines, fuel pump, carburetor, and head gasket. Gave it a little paint and new decals. It now runs and drive like a new machine. Edited November 23, 2023 by D_Mac 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 679 #10 Posted November 23, 2023 Last ( free ) one I restored pulled the fuel line on the supply side of the pump used a new piece fuel hose into a can of fresh gas get it running to see what I had - any tractor I pick up is getting a tank cleaning - new shut off and grommet - new fuel hose and filter - always a good idea to bypass the old fuel system first so you're not pulling any crud into the pump carb and combustion chamber . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #11 Posted November 26, 2023 I would replace this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HR6K547/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As well as new fuel lines, and clean out the carb. With the screen on the tank, you really don't need a filter and those can sometimes restrict flow. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suburban/life 15 #12 Posted November 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: I would replace this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HR6K547/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As well as new fuel lines, and clean out the carb. With the screen on the tank, you really don't need a filter and those can sometimes restrict flow. Randy we got it running the fuel was clean it was empty when I got it all we had to do was dump some fuel in the carb and she fired right up 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites