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    2000 Kohler 15.5hp valve gap adjustments

    2000 Sears Craftsman green mower. 15.5hp Kohler. Never reset valve adjustments. Question: Having done it with a 2013 B&S engine, realized should do it with old Kohler. What would the proper intake and exhaust valve gaps be? Laugh, I know, but it runs perfectly 27 years later. Just...
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    B&S Craftsman 2013 Platinum 540cc 19hp Compression Relief Failure Work Around

    I have had similar 1999-2013 B&S engines fail due to the compression relief system breaking. Endemic apparently in Briggs engines and they do not care. One was junked since the mower was all worn out. One was rebuilt at expense. The subject engine here has been used for two years after...
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    Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?

    2013 T2000 Craftsman 42” rider with 19hp B&S 540. 2016 at 3 years, 3 months, compression relief system failed. $800 to rebuild damage. B&S refused warranty fix. My $. 2016- 2025, Until August ran normally. 2025 August. Started to be same locked compression, no crank, hit hard spot and no...
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    Craftsman T2000 2013 B&S 540

    2013 T2000 Craftsman with 19hp B&S 540. 2016 at 3 years, 3 months, compression relief system failed. $800 to rebuild damage. 2025, Until August ran normally. 2025 August. Started to be same locked compression, no crank, hit hard spot and no spin. Half dozen times. Eventually started after...
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