Check wires at points and condenser to make sure they are not grounding out when cover is put back on after adjusting point gap at full open position at the point plunger. 15-17 thousand should be a good gap. Make sure wires are at correct spot at plastic bushing on point assy.
Does it have a light at the handle controls? If yes maybe flywheel rotor magnets came off flywheel, If flywheel is loose engine won't run good and would damage flywheel key and would jerk pull rope from your hand. If you do look at flywheel check to see is weight is still on it. If engine runs...
Test fuel pump with vac gauge/fuel pressure gauge, remove inlet fuel line and outlet fuel line from fuel pump, should have 1-11/2 psi coming out of pump and about the same going into pump but negative reading. If good check vav hose going to fuel pump is not cracked and tight. If these are good...
Yes, test battery under load. If test low charge and retest. If still low voltage at battery replace it with correct battery. Now you still might still get a click sound but you know you have a good battery. Check for good clean grounds. If still clicks you have a broken wire harness end not...
I can send you a pic of the linkage installed correctly on 2/3/25. Sorry I don't know how to send online but can text the pic or possible part numbers that will work.
Turn gas valve off. Remove solenoid, jump solenoid wires with 12 volt battery. Battery can be from a riding mower, or any 12 volt system, just ground 1 wire, does not matter witch wire, then tap other jumped wire to other solenoid wire. should move about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. If no movement replace...