Hi Grumpy , I've done approximately 2 hours of mowing and running the engine varying the throttle but mostly at about the 3/4 rev range and didn't miss a beat . Usually I would of only run for 10 minutes when it would flood the points then stall . I've taken the lid off and checked it for no oil ,all is good put the lid back on and started it first pull . The seal you pointed out was from a b&s and the damage was caused from extracting it. I think you hit the nail on the head and by moving the seal slightly it has cured this problem. When the diagram stated the oil seal should be 2 mm below the top ,this is what stuck in my head . I would not of fixed this problem without your instructions as I would have kept on pressing the seal in too far . I'm very grateful for your patience and knowledge and I now have a lot more of an idea on how a oil seal actually works. I love this mower and can't thank you enough for all of your advice . Fantastic forum.
