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  • Nov 17, 2009, 06:52 AM
    cgreer8
    Have a Poulan ML# P015538
    When I try to start it it turns over real slow some time you have bump the key back and fourth 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!!
  • Nov 17, 2009, 10:00 AM
    crigby

    Hi,
    With the info given it is either a valve adjustment problem or a starter headed south.
    Peace,
    Clarke
  • Nov 17, 2009, 10:41 AM
    cgreer8
    What goes wrong for the valves to need adjusting
  • Nov 17, 2009, 11:32 AM
    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
  • Nov 18, 2009, 04:51 PM
    cgreer8
    That's what I think needs to be done cause I took the spark plug out and the motor spins freely thanks a lot I'll post back tomorrow with update!!
  • Nov 24, 2009, 07:01 AM
    cgreer8
    Worked great I have a murray I'm going to try the same thing on!!

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