Plese let us know if the mower starts easier with a squirt of ether.

My second thought is dirty valves. Which requires some level of skill
to repair. And a replacement cylinder head gasket.

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"donald girod" wrote in message
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No, the air filter is clean, and taking it off makes no difference. I
swapped plugs, no difference. But thanks for the suggestions.