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I removed the fuel line going to the carb and placed it in a container. I then turned the key. The pump was pumping gas thru the line...

I pulled the engine covers and cleaned the engine & fins before changing the ignition coils 2 weeks ago.

Pumps were made by Briggs & Stratton.

Auto dock I do appreciate your comment but I was thinking like a $30 solution to try and move leaves a lot better than typical mower...

Gator blades.

A pull behind leaf sweeper with a hopper works wonders. Deck blades spin to fast (even at low idle) to gently pick up fallen leaves.

I was going to mention using a die grinder with a burr bit to shape the hole accordingly. Apparently, the engineers had a hangover...

Just to be clear on what I think would work is take an existing blade off the machine which is perfectly balanced + put it in a vise so...

Yea, thanks. Stevessmallenginesaloon.com shows a fix but it's for wheels without the bearing.

I think the wheel assembly has to be replaced. They do not show the bearing separate...

Wait maybe what I'm saying is different I'm saying for a single blade that's already on the machine you would weld an 8-in piece on one...

Yeah I got you on that you need to keep balance.

Please see my appended drawing. Is the Magnet configuration Correct? Nice if you have comments either if the drawing is correct or not...

Actually I did the conversion in may of '24. Just looking to compare notes with others that have done this, see what I could have done...

Yes, I am referring to the keyed ignition switch.