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Engine won't start unless I twist it back

#1

mang

mang

Engine will not start unless I twist it back


#2

B

bertsmobile1

Mang, mang mang.
Firstly welcome to the forum
We are here to help But we can not help if we do not know the actual details of the problem that is causing you to loose sleep and the full details of the machine including engine make model && serial number


#3

mang

mang

Thank you for the warm welcome to the Forum and for your response so here is more information I have a ride on Husqvarna lawn mower model number yth 18542 Briggs & Stratton intek 18.5 540 CC engine I try to start it it seems like the engine is jammed if I spin the flywheel back it will start with a pop any information and help is greatly appreciated thank you


#4

StarTech

StarTech

Either the valves are out of adjustment or the camshaft's ACR has failed.


#5

mang

mang

Either the valves are out of adjustment or the camshaft's ACR has failed.
Where would I find the information on how to adjust the valves


#6

StarTech

StarTech

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Note: The intake valve is the one closest to the PTO end of the engine, not the flywheel.


#7

mang

mang

Great thanks


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