Kawasaki FD501 won't start

RandyO

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John Deere LX 279 with a Kawasaki FD501 engine will not start. Both plugs have a spark, it's getting fuel and both cylinders have 160 psi of compression. It backfires when I try to start it.
 
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dfbroxy

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Adjust the valves
 

EngineMan

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Also the flywheel key.....maybe timing out...
 

RandyO

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John Deere LX 279 with a Kawasaki FD501 engine will not start. Both plugs have a spark, it's getting fuel and both cylinders have 160 psi of compression. It backfires when I try to start it.

Thanks, I'll adjust the valves and if that doesn't do it I'll take a look at the flywheel.
 
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