I hear ya.
For the record, I didn't throw parts at the problem. Spindles, deck belt and blades needed to be replaced. Gas cap was clogged (Gas tank collapsing), so I replaced it. Battery was three years old, and not holding a charge, so I replaced that. While I was doing these things, I thought I should change the oil, spark plugs and fuel filter prior to my first mow of the season. After that, I still had the problem I described.
Days of research and multiple info sources pointed to collapsing fuel lines, ignition coils or carburetor. I replaced the fuel pump and lines first since it was less than $20. Replacing the ignition module was cheaper than the carburetor, so I did try that first. Unsuccessful? Yep. Replaced the carb.
I listed all the new items in my original post as a thorough picture of what had been done recently.
So, now I guess I have some spare it ignition modules and a carb. I'm not going to hang on to a $7, three year old fuel pump.
I did learn I need to check each section of the fuel line separately, though. I only checked the line coming from the fuel pump for fuel flow.
Hopefully this will be helpful to others who are learning as they go.
Thanks again!
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