Barely rolls over

[bertsmobile1]

This is exactly what happens when the valve lash is too big and the engine can not decompress but don't let me spoil your fun if you like to rewire things.
If you sent the pm to Walt you could stop trolling around on the web as well.

 

[dana a]

Rockey

Check this thread post #3. Rivets has an excellent troubleshooting procedure for checking electrical problems.
http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/showthread.php/38738-Craftsman-LT2000-Completely-Dead

Dana