Need help identifying antique mower [issue resolved}

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Does anyone know who makes this? Looking for any identifying info.
 

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All engine number are located above the Spartan plug wire on the shroud. I have found no records of a Chieftair mower.
 
Lots of Chieftain equipment names, didn't see that one. Looks like a Briggs 4 hp, maybe 11ci, electronic ignition, mid 1980s I'd guess. Steel deck mower, probably a big box store branded mower made by another company.
 
Found it very faintly stamped model 110902. Not sure if I can get it to run or not. I cleaned the plug, changed the oil, cleaned the carb, and it won't even burn gas poured directly into the carb.
 
wesleykey said:
Found it very faintly stamped model 110902. Not sure if I can get it to run or not. I cleaned the plug, changed the oil, cleaned the carb, and it won't even burn gas poured directly into the carb.
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no spark most likely., or it could even be a bad spark plug. try dumping a small amount of gas (a tablespoon or so) into the spark plug hole, reinstall the plug and try to start.
it appears coil was superseded to a new magnetron coil ( https://www.partstree.com/parts/mtd-bs-591420/ ) which does not require points or a condenser.
parts diagram
 
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Rivets said:
On that engine you are going to have to replace the pump diagram between the carb and tank if it has been sitting for a while. This manual may be of some help. You will find the type and code numbers next to the model number you found. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6NaqjIxWV1ycG8wd0s3Z2Q2X00
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OK, but I dumped gas in the carb and it won't burn. I think I'll check spark/ignition coil first, but keep the diaphragm on the list.
 
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