520 Owner Could Not Figure Out Why Starter Would Not Work...

[dennist 139]

Looked at a 520 F/S and the owner said it ran when he parked it, but the darn thing has a weak starter now! I figured out real quick the tractor was abused, but many attachments and another 314-H in great shape came with it at a nice price, so we loaded everything up and came home.

Took 520 in shed and went to move flywheel...bound up....The pics should lead to the "weak" starter-Just wondering if anyone has had a starter issue like this? What caused the trouble?

[Digger 66 3,478]

I sure wouldn't admit it if I did , That's ^ pathetic !

[Wheelhorse84 87]

Another well taken care of onan I see.

[546cowboy 301]

Makes you sick don't it? Some people think because they can leave their car out in the weather they can do it to their mower. Looks like a boat anchor from here.

[Callen 64]

Was there water in the oil too?

[dennist 139]

Was there water in the oil too?

No water in the oil, but it had only about 1/2-3/4 quart of oil total.

[Dieselcowboy 210]

That's why onans don't last. They are an industrial engine used of reefers,gen sets and welders. Of course they run and run with Proper care.

[oldredrider 2,548]

While I'm not a fan of the Onans, that could be the poster child for any brand of engine

that is not maintained properly. Heads NEED to be removed and decarboned

every 500 hours, even if they "sound and run great".

Hopefully, after a good cleaning, it will serve you well.

[Tankman 3,518]

That poor Onan should be listed in the "Child Abuse" criminal section of the local police news.

 

I don't, and never have, understand why anyone would leave a piece of equipment to deteriorate so badly. Ugly! 

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Ahhh...the ol' weak starter routine...  

you can just look at the thing and tell...that's gotta be all it is.  

Yeah...I'll take it.