Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): john deere 325, kawasaki engines, hose clamps

Question
I had to replace the main seal on the drive shaft. After i completed the seal replacement and installed the motor back on the tractor i can not get it to start. I am not getting any gas to the head. The spark plug does not have any gas on it. I unplugged the fuel line at the bowl of the carburetor and turned over the motor and i get gas. I am at the end of things to try. Please help

Answer
Hello Lanny:

>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers 325 and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. *You can Drag the View Windows for Better Viewing.*
>>Is the Carburetor Solenoid Getting Current?
>>Are you Using the Spring Style Hose Clamps or the Screw Style Hose Clamps? If Using the Spring Style Clamps, then Replace them with the Screw Style Clamps. This will Eliminate the Possibility of a Vacuum Leak in the Fuel System to the Carburetor.
>>Send me the Engine Model Numbers, Please. This Unit Uses 6 Different Kawasaki Engines. Thanks.
>>Does the Engine Start and Quit if you Pour a Small Amount of Gas (approximately 1oz) into the Carburetor Throat and Try to Start the Engine?
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John