Hard starting Craftsman Tractor YT4000

squirt48

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My tractor has been a hard starter since I purchased it in 2013. I have replaced the fuel filter, changed the air filter, changed the plugs, charged the battery. Once I finally get it started it runs great, very smooth. Once the motor is warmed up it will start with no problem. It appears the throttle linkage is working because when I set the throttle to the choke position it moves all the way toward closed, and when the motor is started and I move the throttle to the run position the throttle linkage moves toward the open position. The tractor has a Briggs & Stratton 24 hp motor with less than 80 hours on it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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mechanic mark

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your valves need to be adjusted with engine cold, post numbers from B&S engine: model xxxxxx, type xxxx, trim xx & code number, also post model number from under seat.
 
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