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[hitch45]

Here are some of the numbers I can see, 38Q777 and in the back I found what may be the tractor # HYDRO 052998A hope this helps.. the mower is old and numbers are had to see.. carb. acts like insteaded of drawing air in it like pushing it out throught carb. and I did a value job on it.. thanks for all the help

 

[Retiredcarguy]

Basic engine condition is always very important.
Does it have good compression?
Is the oil control sufficient or did it foul or wet the spark plug?
Any other useful history on the motor?

 

[hitch45]

We were given the mower to us from my brother who moved to Fl. he said he use to have to choke a lot to get it started...But engine seems to be ok,it has good compression,oil is good,clean fuel ,clean the lines,clean the carburetor,spark plug gets fire,we have went through all we are thinking fuel shut off switch or some other on the body as far as history on the mower have no clue all help appreciated thanks so much