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Use 10W30 Full synthetic and don't think it to death. Follow Manufacturers recommendations when in doubt.

Mike: Remove the tire from the wheel and do a Haynes Test. Slowly wipe a nylon around the inside of the tire. It will catch on the smallest protrusion. When you are satisfied there is nothing inside, note the Tire and Rim size and get a Tube for it. This gives you an new valve as well as...

It is a simple HOSE. Go to a Garage or Parts store and buy a comparable one!!!!

Cut the hose, add 4' in the middle and install.

The belt numbers are often illegible from running the backsides over Idlers. I am wondering how we ever got as far as sliced bread!!!

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EXCELLENT Response. Follow it.

You answered your own question!

I suspect one of the Spindles or bearings have seized up. Try turning each pulley by hand. You have also likely overheated/burned the belt. Check Clutch operation as well. Does it engage?

When an engine won't start, I try Starting Fluid. If it fires and dies, likely a Fuel Problem. If it does not fire, likely electrical - Coil and or Spark plug.

I am quite sure you can replace the Drive Belt without removing that Pulley.

If your Paddle type Snow Blowers don't have a Fuel Pump, they don't Suck! If a fuel line has any sort of split, it will leak Fuel.

Some of the debris you find beneath the filter can come from the Crankcase breather depending on how it is routed.

Most Solar systems rely on one or many batteries to store power. Then an Invertor switches the DC Battery current to AC. KISS. Keep It Simple!

Suggest to your friend that she holds one lever still and steers with the other.

Do you find any particles in the Float bowl? Is the fuel going into the crankcase as well? Drain the fuel tank and save a half cup in a glass container and leave that sit. Remove the Fuel filter if you have one and blow the line back into the tank with Fuel Cap off. Get All the Fuel out of...

T The Change to metric from Normal is thanks to the LIEberals in Canada. Rated HP became a huge problem when JD was caught exaggerating the true HP. They paid Dearly for this. Now Small engines are measured in Torque Ft or in. pounds which few understand. HP is how fast you hit the wall...

If it doesn't fire with Quick Start then it is an electrical issue. If it fires and quits, a fuel issue.

Is there a Crankcase Vent that may be plugged? Oil overfilled?

ALL: Keep your spare Fuel Containers FULL. Use within 30 days if possible. Don't drain out the last dregs when emptying them. If you cannot run the equipment Dry (some fuel remaining in the tank) Fill it and Cap it. The enemy is moisture in the AIR which enters the tank through any vent...

Engines now made in China. The Name is the same but not the quality.

Sounds like broken rings or scored cylinder. Try blowing air back into the Crankcase from the Fuel pump pulse line with dipstick out. Plugged vent?

JUST RUN THE ENGINE DRY OF FUEL. DONE!

The 'click' means the Fuel Solenoid is working I believe. Remove and Clean all battery connections including Grounds. Use a cable to go directly from + Battery post to Starter. That will narrow your problem. If you have a connector near the key switch with multiple wires, open it and clean...

I think it is time to put this Issue to the grave.

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Our out of touch Govt has legislated Ethanol in ALL Gasolines, including Premium. Idiots. Keep full cans tightly sealed and run carb Dry and drain float bowl at end of Season.

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Off topic but on my JD X320 there is a 10 or more wire connector close to the switch. When it cranks but does not start I have found that corrosion (not readily visible) inside the connector at pins which prevents the fuel solenoid from operating. If you cannot hear or feel it click when you...

Make sure that the hinged Chute has a deflector pointing downward at its' end. Stop mowing over dirt.

A little sticky grease on the bendix shaft will help.

From your last response, it sounds like you may have a broken Crankshaft or seized bearings. Did it slow down slowly or stop abruptly?

This is getting like the 'winter storage' episode! Most important is that the Compression is near equal in all Cyl's. It appears to be so just 'run it'.

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Check the Spec's for that engine. Your engine seems OK but low across the 4. It would run at that level I believe.

You are treating your battery correctly. I run gas engines dry of Fuel and if possible also drain the Float bowl. You do not want Ethanol contaminated fuel left in any tank or container for over 30 days.

It is likely that you have 1 or More Spindle bearings seizing up.

It is also important to Incorporate. Then it is more difficult for them to take your home and vehicle in case of big dusputes. Use a competent Accountant. Keeping good honest accurate records is very important. If you build it they will come!

If you are at all uneasy about mowing the slope, keep off it. Zero Turn mowers are NOT good at traversing slopes. Plant ground cover.

Remove the 'mulch cover' if your mower has one. Work at keeping the underside clean. Dry Grass is key.

If there is a Cover over the side Discharge Chute, ("mulcher") Remove it and try mowing without it. Plastic chutes are available for most mower owners who don't like the 'mulch' feature.

IF you have sharpened the blades and Checked top and bottom of Spindles for nut and blade(s) tightness, Belts tight and in good condition, then check Blade length. If all of the above are ok then IDK. Try longer blades?

Try mowing when the grass is no more than 4" high once you have determined that you have the correct blade length. The 'teeth' on the belts do not keep the belt in 'time'. Check Spindle nut tightness and blade tightness. Do your blades have engagement cutouts in the centre of them? Remove the...

Back in the day, this would indicate a failing Coil due to heat.

New Valve Cover gaskets in case you need them after setting Valve Lash (clearance). Removing the Engine fan assembly will let you see if the Crankshaft key is partially sheared. It could also be dirt floating around in the carb. Simple things first! Have you drained the Float bowl?

You should get new gaskets and then check valve lash. Check your Manual for settings. Time for new spark plugs? Have you checked the Flywheel/Crankshaft key to be sure it hasn't partially sheared?

Not sure of your model. Some Throttles actuate the Choke as well and you may have been doing that. Look at the simple things first. Fuel, Fuel Filter, tight carb to manifold bolts etc.

It takes a long time to learn to check the simple things first. Glad you are up and running.

You should also check your Valve Lash while you are into it. Get new gaskets first. Glad you are rotating again!