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    Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?

    No mud daubers nests or other debris in the muffler system visible.
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    Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?

    That engine is attached to a SCAG Patriot. A long term solution, if needed. The Sears B&S here is a challenge. When adjusting the valves, I found the top dead center where both valves are loose slightly. Set the gaps and tightened them. Good so far. Resealed. I cannot say I looked for or...
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    Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?

    My un mechanical wife went shopping and came home with a photo of the solution. All I had to do was go to the store she went to, match the picture to a new mower, and pay for it.🙀 I will look inside the muffler.
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    Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?

    Update -New spark plug -Adjusted valves per above and replaced valve cover sealing -Fully charged battery -Fuel line and filter visibly full of gas Now -Cannot turn engine top by hand -Mower battery alone cannot spin engine past compression -Jumper cable addition of trolling motor battery...
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