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A tired, worn engine. Keep the oil topped off every time you use it, and run it.

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If you can't find the specific bolt, make one. If you have a grinder....... Bolts are cheap.

How about cleaning some cooling fins every year? I've heard that is a must "to do" thing on ALL mowers.

Don't know how many valve covers I've tried to remove. Globs of RTV all over the engine. End up bending and replacing the valve cover...

I agree with slomo, At the very most I will only use ultra gray very thinly on a good gasket to reseal a valve cover, but not just...

Yes sir. Head and block. All around the engine. Videos below.

I always check the oil before every mow. OK I will smell the oil for gas. come to think about it the oil doe's appear to be a tad...

Pull the top engine cover off. Use your eyes to make sure the carb linkage is working properly. About 3/4 down on the throttle, should...

Pull the upper cover and air cleaner off/ out of the way then operate the throttle to verify the choke is working freely and releasing...

Think about this one a bit. Pull the oil dip stick out. Use that thing on the front of your face. Still need help? :geek: Sorry...

A throttle cable adjustment or new throttle cable might do the trick. The throttle plate should close all the way on full choke.

air filter clean?

most likely you have a fuel or carburation problem. Check the oil too to be sure it isn't filled with gasoline that has been leaking...

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