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The two statements in quotes in my post were originally made by churchill in his post #24. I was agreeing with what I quoted. I think...

Mulching creates a dense mat that harbours mold, disease and varmints. I do re mow most of my clippings as they are discharged onto...

You have made a great start in overhauling your engine. You are now overloaded with information. It appears to be a fuel problem...

These responses are right on; my experience with a Gravely MiniZoom 34 had a abnormal vibration a couple of times during my ownership...

That appears to be the root of your problem. Check Belt tightness and if there is still a problem, remove the mulch kit whatever that...

First charge and load test battery. Second clean and check all terminals for tightness. Could be one of several problems, but always...

Before replacing this old mule I would stick a little time and money into cleaning and rebuilding the carb. Replace the float needle...

I suspect the Second from Left Pully has a bent 'axle' . Remove the Pulley, get a piece of 1/2" pipe and carefully straighten the axle...

Wild guess: The idler with the most paint still on it was replaced, and the belt retainer guide tab was not set back on the locating...

The 3rd pulley from the left is find. It is supposed to be mounted on that angle to guide the belt coming off of the spindle pulley back...

One way to get these screws is take a long solid bit of the appropriate size. Mount the carb in a vise with protection for the carb...

It sounds to me like you have a seized up part somewhere that is not rotating when it needs to.

You need to stop mowing that dangerous area.

On some engines with an Oil Pump it is where the Pickup Tube is located that governs constant lubrication on slopes. Glad you have it...