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    Oct 4, 2009, 04:38 PM
    Yard Machine by MTD 16.5 HP, fuel, spark, won't start
    I just bought a Yard Machine from an old friend who told me that it worked, but needed a tune up. He bought a new mower about 6 months ago and this one has been sitting since then. I took it back to my house, charged the battery and tried to start it. Jumping ahead some, I took out the spark plugs and they are sparking. With the plugs removed it turned much faster than with the plugs in. I also checked the fuel lines and I'm getting fuel to the carb. Any thoughts on what may be stopping it from turning over? I also like to have service manuals, any idea where to find one for model 13A0695G088 TMO-32303907.

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    Oct 4, 2009, 05:03 PM

    Check MTD Products Landing Page for manuals. s/n required.

    Spark/check, fuel/check, air/make sure air cleaner is clean.

    Use carb cleaner as a starting fluid and see if the mower at least sputters once. If it does, then it's more than likely fuel related.

    Check the flywheel key.

    Adjust valves.
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    Oct 5, 2009, 05:05 AM

    Does the engine spins about one turn and then stop? If so, it probably needs a valve adjustment.

    Does the engine spin multiple times and just not fire? If so, then you probably need to clean out the carburetor.
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    Oct 5, 2009, 12:27 PM

    Hi,
    The manual archive is at:
    PDF Manual Web Archive
    And that is capital "O" not a zero after the "A" and the owner's manual, engine manual and parts manual are available separately. Use a 1 for the serial number.
    A service manual is at:
    K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts
    Peace,
    Clarke
    PS several engines were used on that frame, but check the fuel solenoid if equipped
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    Oct 6, 2009, 08:17 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jsfocke View Post
    Does the engine spins about one turn and then stop? If so, it probably needs a valve adjustment.

    Does the engine spin multiple times and just not fire? If so, then you probably need to clean out the carburetor.

    If I leave in the spark plugs it turns once then stops, with it out it will continue to spin. How difficult is it to adjust the valves?
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    Oct 6, 2009, 08:57 AM

    If it is a Briggs single cylinder it's pretty easy. You can use this video:
    YouTube - Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment

    If it is a different engine let us know and we'll get you another source.
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    Oct 6, 2009, 09:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jsfocke View Post
    If it is a Briggs single cylinder it's pretty easy. You can use this video:
    YouTube - Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment

    If it is a differnt engine let us know and we'll get you another source.
    It's the Briggs and Stratton 2 cylinder engine.
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    Oct 6, 2009, 09:32 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JaceMT View Post
    It's the Briggs and Stratton 2 cylinder engine.
    Then try this one:


    YouTube - Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment V-Twin
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    Oct 6, 2009, 09:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jsfocke View Post
    Then try this one:


    YouTube - Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment V-Twin
    Easy enough, I won't be able to try it until this weekend and then will write back... thanks for the link.
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