Well because I tore my shoulder tendons trying to start the !@#$ thing I got someone else to mow for a year. But I decided to try to start it myself yesterday. It has a recoil starter mounted on the front, an LM Carb, electronic ignition etc. I fitted the new viton tipped metal needle. Carb also has new diaphragm. Poppet valve has "C" in the right place. Soapy water on seals show no bubbles.
Has spark.New fuel.
And will not kick at all.
Just in case the throttle cable is out of adjustment (I'm sure it isnt) I tried starting with throtle lever at 1/16" inch increments from top to bottom.
When I pull the plug it is bone dry. Second shoulder now sore from trying to start.
Whe it does start, it has oodles of power. But hasn't run for well over a year.
It's got me beat.
