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I thought I'd jump back on with an update. You all were correct; it was the valves. I can't believe how much just a little out of spec can make a huge difference. She's running like a top now. I really appreciate the help.

Sorry, this link might work better https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIyCicSABpL4vuHJibmmLv5NdJsmgaPd/view?usp=sharing

Not reading any voltage with that test you recommended, so that's good. Here is a video from earlier that shows a bit of how it sounds when it actually does start to turn over again and again, I had the choke off so it would not start but the sound is interesting I think. I still have not...

The manual references an ACR under troubleshooting. Super confusing, Kohler! Am I right?

Super doable. I'll check that out before I start the valve inspection/adjustment.

Absolutely, what did you have in mind? Thanks!

Thank you so much for the service manual. The only manual I had so far was the owners manual that came with it and the troubleshooting portion said it could be the ACR. I'm encouraged to know that it might not even have one!!! Valve clearance could cause something like this (make it super hard...

Excellent forum; what a community! First post for me. I have a Kohler KT 715 (7000 Elite Series, 20hp, Spec PS-KT715-3041, Serial 4613304884) motor in a riding mower/tractor that is giving me some trouble. The symptoms are rough starting, starter binding up, not turning the flywheel, and I...