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    Apr 16, 2008, 01:37 PM
    14.5 B&S Cratsman tractor won't start
    Last time it ran was last year in the cold. I had to Jump start (with the car battery- car off) it a couple times that day. Last time it would not turn over. I noticed that being in a hurry to get out of the cold I reversed the cables the last time and now when I try to jump it it won't start. Looks like I have spark . Pulled the plug and used the spark plug to get a visual on the spark. I have a 287707 Briggs and Stratton I/C with a Walbro carb. I was wondering if there is a way to check the fuel solenoid. Thought maybe I could have damaged it when I reversed the cables during the last jump start.
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    Apr 16, 2008, 07:17 PM
    So you are still getting the engine to turn over, it just is not starting?
    If it is not turning over, check the fuse.
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    Apr 18, 2008, 04:11 PM
    Not the fuse. One thing more though. It seems like it is turning over one crank at a time. Real slow. Not turning over continuously as you would expect. Like a dying battery.
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    Apr 19, 2008, 08:02 AM
    Last time it would not turn over. (in your op).

    So now that you have said it is turning over, I would have the valves checked. I think that you will find they are out of adjustment.
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