[Mocrazy1]

When I performed the rebuild, last fall, I replaced the fuel lines and cleaned out the tank. Installed New piston, rings, connecting rod, cylinder cut 10 over, New valves(Kohler), trued up head, lapped valves, all New gaskets, couldn't get my crankshaft endplay with supplied spacers so added my own thicker gasket. Cleaned and rebuilt carb with new throttle shaft and bushings. Adjusted valves. Sure don't want to pull the motor. Super vigilant about rodents on my property. I only purchase ethanol free fuel also. Just hoping some tolerances aren't to tight and that I can solve the problem without pulling engine. I know the faster the ground speed with deck engaged, the engine drags down a solid 300 rpm's. New hydro filter and Hyguard oil this spring. Starts right up when cold. 1800 hours on machine. Thanks for looking at my posts. Much appreciated.