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I did the adjustment last night and it starts much better. Thanks so much to everyone

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Thanks to everyone. You all are a huge help because of financial difficulties I have to fix things myself and this forum makes it possible for me. Thanks again

Hello I have a Briggs Stratton 18.5 hp ohv so I looked up the Valve Clearance it’s .003/.005 intake and .005/.007 exhaust Not sure about the numbers for example intake is .003/.005 what one am I supposed to use the .003 or the .005 Simple enough to do I’m just not sure about what one to use...

Thank you I will try that next Hello I jumped the starter from battery and there was no change in the battery it did the same thing that it’s been doing so I’m assuming the starter is bad Would that be your assumption too ? Thank You very much you all have been a tremendous help to me

Thank you I will try that next

I did check that already and it’s all good but Thank you for the info

I respect everyone’s opinion and thank you for yours . I did check grounds seem fine but I will go and check again. Wondering if it could be a starter issue

Craftsman DYT4000 917.2736401 So when I go to start the mower the mower turns over slow, hesitates then then turns over and starts. Took the battery out and had it tested and was bad. I put new battery in so it’s not the battery. Could it be the starter? Any suggestions on how to fix the...

Good day I just wanted to say thank you so much. My mower is fixed . So I looked at the connector that you were talking about one more time Took it back off put it back on tight and it works Thank you

Thank You again I don’t want to bypass the switch. I would like to fix it Can I replace the plug by cutting old one off and splicing the new one together with waterproof connectors Sorry don’t mean to be a pain just need to fix it

Thank you I have no idea what a shorting strip could you explain Thank you

DYT 4000 Model #917.2736401 I replaced the seat switch because when I would let out on the clutch/brake pedal the mower stalls so I replaced it today and it still stalls. Then I followed the wire and it goes to the clutch safety switch could that switch be the problem any info would be...

Thank you for a starting point