Strange engine issue...

[1992suburban]

There are a few guys on here that are BIG HELPERS

 

[asdfasdf128]

well I tried to find the low oil sensor wire, but there was nothing on the engine. The only wires that were there were essentially those that supplied power to the sparkplug, controlled the kill switch, and a grounding wire. Guess I'll just have to take it to my local lawnmower shop & let them figure it out since its no longer starting at all.

 

[anderkart]

Bummer, did you already try disconnecting the kill switch? Are you getting any spark?

 

[1992suburban]

is it making spark??

you never said. try unhooking the kill switch if NO SPARK . leave the circuit open

if its getting spark then its Fuel related. float out of adjustment? very little fuel in thebowl

 

[asdfasdf128]

Bummer, did you already try disconnecting the kill switch? Are you getting any spark?

I'll try the kill switch tonight after work. How do I determine I'm getting spark?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

unscrew the sparkplug and rest it on top of the block with the plug wire still connected, pull the engine over a few times and see if the plug produces spark.

 

[asdfasdf128]

Well guys, I checked for spark, and literally got shocked, but I was glad it sparked. I undid the kill switch, and the kart is restarting normally again. I'm not quite sure why the kill switch would cause those issues since the wires were not detached or loose, but whatever, it works now Thanks again for everyone's help!

 

[1992suburban]

glad we could help!!

 

[freakboy]

yeah sometimes its a good idea to hold the plug wire with plyers lol if your a better ground then the engine it likes to shock you lol

 

[anderkart]

I'm not quite sure why the kill switch would cause those issues since the wires were not detached or loose, but whatever, it works now

Kill switches can sometimes malfunction and engage themselves from debris or moisture getting inside or just plain being poorly designed and manufactured. Yours is the first I ever hear of that was effected by the angle of the kart but I can see how that could happen. You should probably install a new kill switch, If your throttle ever stuck wide open a functioning kill switch could end up saving your life...