jamesl,

1.Can you take out the plug and just check if the white insulator has carbon on it.

2. Did they replace the points and condensor when they did the overhall? rolleyes

3. Did you replace the spark plug (if it is a champion replace it with either NGK or KLG).

If the mower has had a full overhaul it should start by the second pull not taking 5 pulls. When you go to start it do you hold down then brass primer on the carby till fuel flows out before you pull the rope or do you keep pressing it up and down like everyone else? :p

Did you check that the cylinder bolts are tight where it bolts on to the crancase?

Also check the nut that holds the blade plate on and see if you have any shinny part behind the washer.

When it stops on you I want you to take the plug out straight away and check for spark.

Regards,
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Bruce


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