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Just got a yth18542 practically brand new! I see there is an hour meter that snaps in easily, anyone that has a tachometer function?

This engine was not treated well before I found it. I put on a new head, lapped the valves, replaced broken push rods, and rebuilt the carb a few years ago. Idea of a new machine or a new engine is pretty appealing at this point

I set the intake to .004 & exhaust to .006. I usually set one valve while the other is open, is this bad practice?

Not sure if I should order a cam, or find a whole new motor somewhere

Watched the valves today and didn't see any bump for compression release. Seems like it'll start reliably if I turn the flywheel to the end of the the combustion stroke by hand then turn it over. Hopefully I can make it to the end of the season

When I hold the key down it doesn't budge, slowly turns, then lurches forward and repeats the cycle. I just did the valves and both rods seem to be opening the valves. I'll have to wait until the morning to get back at it

I have a craftsman LT1000 with the briggs 17.5 31C707 engine. Flywheel was turning really slow while trying to start, so I figured it needed a valve adjustment again. Adjusted the valves twice and no changes. Flywheel spins freely with the plug out. What could be the problem?

I have a craftsman lt-1000 (917.272673) with a briggs 17.5 engine which was running fine, but now it cranks and never fires. Here is what I've checked so far: drained and refilled the oil plug is sparking / tried new plug flywheel key is intact and aligned tried a different carb / sprayed carb...

I have a 17.5 briggs engine (31c707 0230-E1) on a craftsman LT-1000. I recently replaced the carb after the air filter became flooded with gas. I was never really satisfied with the replacement carb as it like to surge at times, but it works. Now, a few weeks later, the mower is blowing white...

I have a craftsman lt-1000 with a briggs 31C707-0230-E1. Air filter filled with gas, so I took the plug out, fuel line off the carb, left the oil valve open for a few days. Installed a cheap new carb yesterday along with new filters and fuel line then put everything back together. At first the...