When I try to start it it turns over real slow some time you have bump the key back and fouth for it turn over have charged the battery also the wire to the starter as well as the started are very hot to touch what could be wrong!!!!!!!

crigby

Hi,
With the info given it is either a valve adjustment problem or a starter headed south.
Peace,
Clarke

cgreer8

What goes wrong for the valves to need adjusting

crigby

Hi,
I assume it is an OHV engine. As the engine breaks in, the rocker arms and the associated pivots seat and cause the valves to have too much clearance. Most engines require only one adjustment within the first 60 hours. The YouTube video makes quite the rounds here as it works quite well, even if "not by the book." It is:
YouTube - Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment
Peace,
Clarke

cgreer8

Thats what I think needs to be done cause I took the spark plug out and the motor spins freely thanks alot I'll post back tomorrow with update!!!!

cgreer8

worked great I have a murray I'm going to try the same thing on!!!!!!!!!!!!!