My older Echo blower was not coming up in RPM; the shop suggested the possibility of a blown gasket...I purchased all the gaskets, new plug including piston ring, needed to rebuild the engine completely and did so. It will now not start and I am wondering if there is some timing issue that I am not aware of...I have been told these simple 2 stroke engines do not need to be timed but I do not seem to be getting a spark at the end of the sparkplug lead but have continuity from the switch to the end of the lead. What is the best way to determine if I have adequate spark and the magneto is working? Fuel seems fine...and I positioned the piston head arrow toward the intake side..anyone offer some help??

Does anybody know if i can get a bagger for this tractor? Its a 42" deck not sure what year it was made. Sears site has baggers for 42" decks but says they fir tractors with the model # starting with 247xxxxx Cant seem to find any info for this mower or if i can put a bagger on it.. Thank's:)