Recent content by Gord Baker

Sounds like a Lean Condition to me. Remove and deep clean the carb and add NEW fuel.

I have a big 6" vise in which I put a 3/4" long pin standing vertically. After beads are broken I slip the wheel over the pin and use Vise~Grips to keep the bead from following the tool. This has worked for small tires I have encountered. Use liquid soap for bead lube.

I suggest you try Astro-Turf.

If you have NO compression reading after quickly turning over the engine, either the Rings are totally gone or valves are not closing or you have a blown head gasket.

25% grade is quite steep. You should try one out on wet grass to be sure you can climb it with the new model.

It sounds like the compression release mechanism. Have a Load Test done on your fully charged Battery. Don't jump it from a running vehicle. Set valves Cold at the correct TDC. Check Manual for lash/gap.

If you still have it, raise the cutting height and be sure you have equal air pressure in rear tires.

If the correct belt (length and width) is on the idlers and other pulleys it is unlikely that it is slipping unless your pedal needs adjusting. Be sure the fan is the same Pulley size as original Hopefully you will not require a new Tranny. I did !

With a 2" wide long handled scraper, give it a scrape after every couple mowings. At the end of the season, turn it upside down, remove blades for sharpening and using the used oil you just drained out lather it on the underside and let sit over night on a gravel area. Check Belt and spindles...

Try cutting your grass shorter every time.

You have hit something very solid. Replace entire Spindle and the 3 Blades and Deck Belt Check other 2 spindles for looseness. Walk your area and find out what you hit. Something very solid.