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.004 is correct. Both valves. At top dead center on compression stroke. Beware that intake valve is the lower valve. Sounds like valves...

Thanks, To hot? Remember that our military folks are wearing a lot of heavy stuff in temps much hotter. That's hot. Just sayin. Please...

Did the fuel pump help?

Did my reply happen, having trouble sending info.

Put vac gauge on suck port, should have -1.5 reading red side, put gauge on push port going to carb should have +1.5 reading green side...

Put vac gauge on suck port, should have -1.5 reading red side, put gauge on push port going to carb should have +1.5 reading green side...

Ok, from what you say the carb needs to removed and cleaned the correct way, with a ultrasonic cleaner, I use it every time with lean...

If these test show positive you have a defective fuel solenoid or fuel clog from fuel supply ( the fuel tank) to the fuel pump.

You can test the fuel pump. The suck side should have 1- 1/2 neg vacuum. Out side to carb should have 1-1/2 psi. You can check these...

Make and model of mower?

I need make and model of your mower. A pic would also be nice. Maybe I can help you.

Thanks for a reply Freddie21. You are correct with angles of idlers. They have about a 1/4" lip that keeps belt on if brackets do bend...

Also you can slowly pull pto handle back almost all the way but not complety and belt should not come off as a test the worn out brake...

Might sound crazy but you need to replace the spindle brake shoes. Look at the brake shoes or pads that push against the right side...

Kill switch is not being pulled far enough so no spark. Adjust brake handle cable tighter, cable will slide after time and will need...