John Deere RX75 No Spark?

[Craftsman Garage]

I just bought a John Deere RX75 riding mower and need help troubleshooting. It turns over with no problem, there is suction in the carburetor, and I replaced the spark plug but it still won't start. I will take the carb off tomorrow to deep clean it because it probably needs it but it won't start even with starting fluid. It almost sounds like it ignites just barely but I can't tell if it is actually or not. I can't tell if it is sparking or not. when I first got it the battery was installed backward, my mistake. I quickly corrected it when I realized it. How can I test the spark or do you think it is another problem not spark-related? Thanks in advance. Will update you guys tomorrow after I clean the carb.

 

[StarTech]

Let's start with which Kawasaki FC290V it has.

With the battery connect backwards there is a chance the ignition coil is destroyed along with the voltage regulator.

 

[Craftsman Garage]

now i just need instructions for a carburetor adjustment

 

[StarTech]

https://mymowerparts.com/pdf/Kawasa...20V-FC540V-KAWASAKI-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL.pdf

 

[Craftsman Garage]

Thanks, finally got it started but it won’t move forward or backward and it might be because the parking brake lever is totally disconnected. Will post a pic of the broken assembly.

 

[Craftsman Garage]

the lever is disconnected from that shaft or something sticking up here