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This thread should be deleted. Hopeless case.

Are you able to correctly adjust valves? I ask because you asked what is spec on valves for this engine. It is simply a matter of...

From your description, it needs the valves adjusted so the compression release will work. If it still fights the compression after...

With the engine warm, drain as much oil as possible. Use and aluminium pie plate to form a trough beneath the Filter.

I digress. The Planet continues to Evolve as it always has. The Ice Age was only 15,000 years ago. Climate change is real but only a...

A 21 or 22" will suit you well. You can often find suitable and reconditioned older mowers for $200 or less. Skip the Mulcher/bagger...

Blade difference , deck design as mentioned , blade speed etc . and probably several more reasons can be possible for that symptom . A...

Only mow when grass is Tinder Dry. After changing the oil, I remove my Deck in the Fall and turn it upside down on a gravel area and...

Go to a Dealer, get a new one. Done.

Great.

I expect the Flywheel Key is slightly deformed.

No photo but I found on a recent restoration of a LA125 that the trunnions on each side were badly worn on the 'P' Bolts.

Usually, I prefer not to dry out a carburetor because the Viton tip on the needle and seat get dry and rigid. They have a hard time...

Even running an engine till it stops from no gas. There is still some left in carb fuel bowl, gotta remove bowl to have it completely empty