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

Appears to be maybe at least two issues.

For ONE
We already know you are probably not getting a compression release IF the electrical/mechanical cranking system is ok.

Did you SEE the compression release bump as you slowly rotated the engine after you adjusted the INTAKE valve lash?
You can review on-line how to look for such.

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.

A xmas gift to her.