14hp kawasaki hard to start when cold

[brum8117]

I have a 14 hp kawi on a walk behind and its hard to start when cold . I think it might be the valves needing adjusting. Not sure though. Once it starts it runs good and starts easy but the first time when cold is hard . Any ideas ?

FC420V OVERHEAD VALVE

[mowerknower]

Choke adjustment?

[brum8117]

Choke is fully closed.

[betmr]

I have a 14 hp kawi on a walk behind and its hard to start when cold . I think it might be the valves needing adjusting. Not sure though. Once it starts it runs good and starts easy but the first time when cold is hard . Any ideas ?

FC420V OVERHEAD VALVE

Before I messed with the valves, I would Clean the Carburetor Thoroughly, may not be getting enough fuel in there until you crank & crank, then once she starts you have enough vacuum to keep the fuel flowing.

Common problem, restricted jets inside Carb.

[Happy Frog]

Clean carb and replace its seals. Put E3 spark plugs on it and go to work...

[STIHL GUY]

i have that same engine and after sitting for the winter it took 7 pulls to start but anyother time it starts first pull. Its only the first time of the year that its hard to start