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Check cylinder compression & let us know your readings, thanks, Mark B&S minimum is 135psi. Your Operators Manual may have specifications for your engine, you can post engine manufacturer, model , & serial numbers from engine & we can let you know. thanks, Mark Purchase this manual, step by step...

Check key in crankshaft under flywheel for being sheared. Be sure to burnish new PTO clutch. https://www.google.com/search?q=HOW+TO+BURNISH+NEW+PTO+CLUTCH&oq=HOW+TO+BURNISH+NEW+PTO+CLUTCH&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59l2.28883j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8...

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Keep it locked up in shed or garage.

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Possibly but try this first. Purchase a can of CRC Electrical Cleaner & a small tube of Dielectric Grease from you local Walmart automotive section. Remove plug from PTO switch & clean switch terminals & inside of plug with cleaner, dries quickly so hold plug down towards ground then apply...

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/riding-lawn-mowers/zero-turn-mower-accessories Look through these accessories. Use leaf blower after mowing to remove grass clippings etc.

Wayne361, 5024 is of little help. We need mower manufacturer, engine make & all model & serial numbers from engine. Thanks, Mark Your issues may be related but information helps us assist you with positive technical advise.

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Read reviews on John Deere equipment then go try them out. You did not mention Kubota but I would seriously consider taking a look at them. Both JD & Kubota have used equipment for sale.

https://www.google.com/search?q=HOW+TO+TROUBLESHOOT+PTO+CLUTCH+ON+MOWER&oq=HOW+TO+TROUBLESHOOT+PTO+CLUTCH+ON+MOWER&aqs=chrome..69i57.40183j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Look at troubleshooting PTO clutch.

https://mymowerparts.com/pdf/Kawasaki-Service-and-Repair-Manuals/ Scroll down & locate your engine, see section 10 Troubleshooting Section. Was Kohler a misprint for fuel filter instead of Kawasaki? Let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark See Section 5 upper end. Always use Kawasaki OEM parts...

Post your complete model & serial numbers from mower so we can help you.

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=917-274811 Did you set coil gap to flywheel to .010, using a business card? Replace spark plug with new plug per manual part # & check gap before installing. Recheck with spark tester & let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark Champion plug RC12YC Gap .030.

Check 2 wires at alternator plug engine running, should read 20-30 volts. Check all wiring by hand making sure all connections are tight secure, especially ground wires & straps.

https://www.troybilt.com/en_US/manualsearchresults See Illustrated Parts List by clicking above, see page 38 check 20 amp fuse for being blown. Wiring schematic pages 38 & 39.

Spray them down with lubricating oil at both ends working them back & forth.

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Is underside of deck clean? Have you removed your blades recently for cleaning, inspecting, sharpening, balancing, & reinstalled them per your manual for timing purposes? Have you greased mower & spindles recently? Check engine oil level on dipstick & make sure oil is on full mark before every...

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/403104/Dana-4360-140.html?page=2#manual See item 15, Input shaft assy. kit, part # 6250. https://www.m-and-d.com/FT-6250.html...

Pull rod out at back of tractor for manually moving tractor, make sure to release parking brake. Remove battery & take to auto parts store & ask them to please load test battery, should be of no cost to you. Always remove black negative cable first when removing battery & install black negative...

Order a carburetor rebuild kit using numbers & manufacturer of your engine. Remove carburetor & disassemble completely & use an ultrasonic cleaner or just google how to properly clean a carburetor before rebuilding.

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/results.multiStepManualSearch.html?searchrequested=09P702-0001-B1 What is your code date from 8 numbers on engine? Two carburetors are manufactured for your engine but you need to know code number to purchase correct carburetor. Make sure to...

Thanks for correcting me bertsmobile1,Mark

Replace weaker side head gasket & recheck compression, let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark

Remove deck,scotch front wheels, jack up rear & place jack stands for safety so you can pull both rear wheels & inspect axle for missing keys. Use a wooden 2x4 between jack & transaxle so you will not crack or break aluminum transaxle housing. If keys are in axle shaft have a helper start...

Non-Detergent oil. https://www.google.com/search?q=WHAT+IS+DIFFERENCE+IN+DETERGENT+%26+NON-DETERGENT+OILS&oq=WHAT+IS+DIFFERENCE+IN+DETERGENT+%26+NON-DETERGENT+OILS&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30j0i390l2.58216j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Not the only way but quickest way. Remember Safety First!

Rivets good post. Are Toro parts, belts, manufactured in U.S.A.?

Absolutely, when was the last time you removed blower housing, cover over engine, & cleaned cooling fins on each cylinder top & bottom? Do not use water, I use small dental like tools, small wire brushes & a Shop Vac to remove crud from engine. Using water will create electrical & mechanical...

Liquid Wrench penetrating or lubricating oil, 3 in one oil, etc. just give it a try several times while moving lever back & forth until it loosens up.

https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-791230-Carburetor-Replacement/dp/B002WNZWNI Not bad for a new B&S OEM carburetor $128, if code date is before 03102300. Carburetor part # is 791230...

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A number of years ago was in a hurry to finish a family members yard as a huge thunderstorm was fast approaching. I was on my Simplicity Broadmoor & was mowing back & forth in forward & reverse & backed too fast down a two foot embankment. Nose of tractor was almost vertical then came down with...

Remember fresh gas, good spark, good compression, & fresh air at air filter are needed to start engine. I know Manual says valve adjustment is .004 to .008 & you set both at .005, why not set both in middle at .006. I always use high test gas & Star Tron fuel treatment or B&S fuel treatment...

Keep tractor!

Well done Zappa24, nice looking tractor. How does she handle mowing, etc.? Thanks, Mark

Clean PTO harness plug with CRC Electronic Cleaner & apply Silicone Dielectric Grease. https://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-5103-Quick-Dry-Electronic-Cleaner-11-Wt-oz/16817418

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/results.multiStepManualSearch.html?searchrequested=11A602-0151-E1 What grade oil are you using?

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https://www.ccpartsnmore.com/cub-cadet-service-manuals See pages 67 & 68 in your manual. https://www.google.com/search?q=CUB+CADET+PART+783-06043&oq=CUB+CADET+PART+783-06043&aqs=chrome..69i57.26650j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/manualsearchresults Your Model Number...

https://www.hondapartsnation.com/oemparts/c/honda_power_equipment_lawn_mower/parts Have model & serial numbers handy click on link above & identify your mower.