I originally posted this in an older thread but figured it would do better in a new one. I am having an issue. I adjusted the valve clearance a few weeks ago and it started and ran fine. About 2 days ago my daughter was riding the mower and instead of turning the ignition off she got up and the seat switch killed the motor. Every since then the mower will not start. I tried re-setting the valve clearance and still no luck. Here's a list of the symptoms and things I've checked so far. New Ignition New solenoid Took starter off and tested just fine charged battery When I turn the key the motor turns about half and seems to get stuck? Like it has WAY too much compression, When I take the spark plug out it turns just fine. Like I said earlier this happened before and I adjusted the valves and it fixed the issue. I'm not sure why my daughter killing the mower that way would cause this issue? Any advice or help would be GREATLY appreciated. Bellow are the mower specs. Craftsman DLT 3000 19.5 HP Briggs and Stratton Model 31P777 Type 0296 E1 Code 050519ZD Read more: [url]http://www.doityourself.com/forum/outdoor-gasoline-electric-powered-equipment-small-engines/380191-craftsman-lt1000-flywheel-hard-turn-hand.html#ixzz2zloP6Rwh[/url]

I work at a small engine repair shop and I'm having a bit of a problem with this craftsman weedeater. I've never really worked on one of these types before. It has a carb (of course lol) but theres only one fuel line, and no primer bulb. How does the gas make its way to the carb without something to pull it up the line, nether the less a second line fore the gas from the primer to be pushed back to the gas tank? The person that brought it to me said they found it and just wanted me to get it running, so I don't know much about it. lol. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!