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Please post all engine numbers and we should be able to find you an individual parts list and possibly a service manual.

Try this troubleshooting procedure I’ve posted many times. Electrical problems can be very easy or very difficult, depending on four...

And that is the downside of electrical issues. You can spend hours and hours tracking down and repairing what in some cases us a minor...

You are correct, I attached the wrong manual. Service manual for that engine is Tecumseh part #740047 which I can’t find a PDF format.

I looked at the parts breakdown again and I’m wrong. Your engine does use a flywheel adapter, not flywheel key. Trying to explain its...

I’m thinking you need an offset key. Probably one of these...

Overfilled or mower being tipped in a direction that is allowing oil to enter the breather where it can flow into the air cleaner. Or...

Section 8, starting on page 20 of this manual describes how to do it. Shouldn’t be very hard. https://www.toro.com/getpub/22446

Hammer makes a good point, battery or magneto? 301 came with both systems "

The first 10 pages give you a good overview on how the magneto ignition system works. I don’t know how much more I will need. The only...

Sounds like your charging system is not working. With engine running, at full speed, and no blade engagement, measure voltage across...

We need model, type and code numbers. Should be stamped on one of the valve covers.

Please post engine spec number so we know which electrical setup you have. This manual may be of some help. Section 8. Im assuming...

If pulley bearings are bad the belt will not have the proper tension and will wear faster and jump off.

Sounds like rocks in pulley? Bad bearings.