Recent content by andrewe1121

Wow. Thanks for all the info and that service manual. I’m really starting to think it’s either the valves or the ACR like you suggested. I was baffled by the electrical issue, because all connections are good, it has a new solenoid and battery, and the starter almost jumped off the ground when I...

Thanks for the response. The engine cranks fine with the jump pack attached to the battery. Do you know of any web links for checking and adjusting valve clearance, or should I buy a repair manual for the engine? He doesn’t have enough money to pay a shop, so I’m trying to fix it at my house.

Hey guys, I have a special needs guy in my neighborhood that cuts grass for a living. He has a John Deere D100 with the John Deere branded 19hp engine. He purchased it from a guy that buys old mowers and fixes them up for resale. It appears there were some modifications made to the mower, which...