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Sounds like she is out of oil. Put her on the full mark and nothing less. Underside of deck clean? Definitely sounds mechanical and...

Make sure you lap the head and block area where the head sits.

Also, make sure engine brake/kill lever cable is pulling the switch far enough to allow and kill spark. Put a clamp, pliers, channel...

I have the shroud removed, and it is clear of any dirt or debris. The flywheel turns by hand when the starter is not engaged. I'm...

Mid grade is the least used at our pumps. Meaning it will have more water and be stale. Use 87 E-0 if you can get it. Look around when...

Yeah what cooling fins........

Blowing off equipment with a blower is better than hosing it off. If done consistently enough, grass won’t build up all over the...

Someone removed the shields off my 80 year old aunt’s zero turn. She wasn’t thinking, reached down to remove some debris from the deck...

The shields are there to keep clutter and buildup out of the components. Aside from that, they protect idiots from getting caught up in...

You simply thread those holes to match your puller screws. You don't have to drill them unless you screw them up in the first place...

With this kind of issue, the first thing I verify is that the spark plug is genuine and correct for the application. Copycat/fake spark...

Amen to that brother. If the internal plug resistor is over say 5k Ohms'ish, red flag.

A partialy sheared flywheel key will effect spark timing and cause hard to start and kickback.

Welcome for one. Lot of great people on here. Spray your flavor of flammable spray juice into the carb. See it she lights off for a few...

Filling both might be entertaining. Gallon in this one, gal in that one. Lather rinse repeat several times.