Well, now that we know for sure the problem is not related to the deck..... When you had the carb apart, did you check the operation of the fuel solenoid to make sure it operates fully when it is supposed to? You can check this using a 12 volt power source (tractor battery). Ground the fuel solenoid body to a metal surface of the tractor and touch the fuel solenoid wire to the battery positive cable. The plunger on the solenoid should "pull in" about 1/8" to 3/16" and stay there til you disconnect the hot wire or the ground. If the plunger does not move, you might nudge it with your finger. It should pop out when you take away the 12 volt source. It might be a good idea now to go ahead and check the valves, but if it is a problem whith the valves causing this, I don't think a simple adjustment is going to be the answer. In the process of checking the valves, you need to turn the engine by hand with the valve cover off and watch both valves as they open and close. If one valve seems to just barely move to open (compared to the other valve), you may have a faulty camshaft. There have been reports of camshaft lobes wearing on certain of the 31 Series B&S engines.

The model and spec # both are really needed to see what is needed to see. Unfortunately, this isn't referenced under the Sears model in your case. Some of these have an accelerator pump - mounted on the side of the carb bowl w/ 3 screws. Sometimes the diaphragm fails in these. Temp plugging the small line to it and seeing if it runs w/ an appreciable difference can help. Coil/ harness/ SAM if applicable can create intermittent runablity issues as well.

What a timely thread! You know, I've been scaling back my time here on the forum because of my need to lose weight. I used to check in here at least 4 times a day, especially if working. Well, I was isnpired to try many of the recipes on here... some of them not so healthy. Now I check in about once every 3 days or so. It took a lot of self control! Sadly, I did have to curb my passion for baking in an effort to lose weight. I haven't made any sweet treats in about two months... I think... I can't even remember the last time I baked something. I've wanted to several times, but had to resist the temtation. My stand mixer is now growing a layer of dust... he gives me the evil eye every time I walk by, feeling neglected I'm sure. I've also been drinking only water at work and home (maybe an occasional glass of 1 percent milk, but nothing sweet). I've been forcing myself to exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes (on the Gazelle glider or riding a bike that a co-worker gave me). I've gone from going to fast food restaurants while working 3 times a week to not at all. If I'm at work and didn't have time to pack a lunch, I'll run out to my car and get a granola bar (I keep a stash under the seat). I obviously need to do more because the scale isn't moving. The Jack Daniels sampler platter at TGI Fridays has been calling my name for a while now, but I've been good about resisting lately. I LOVE it, and like to get it once a month. Haven't had it for a month or so now. The last time I got it, I split it up into two meals and only ate half at at time. That's a tip I've learned on this forum and have been using it quite a bit lately. A couple days ago, I was cleaning out some closets and got hungry. I was tired from the physical work, and it was emotionally draining to see the memories of the past as I was cleaning. I wasn't really hungry, but I still wanted to eat. I drove to Long John Silvers to place a big order to take back home and feast on. While I was waiting in line to order, I realized that I was getting this food because I was upset or frustrated and not because I needed it! I scolded myself saying, "Bobby, you just spent 10 minutes sewing a button back on your pants that you've popped off with your gut, and you're in line at Long John Silvers! Something is wrong with that!" I got back in my car without ordering, went home and made a salad with some boneless skinless chicken pieces on top. OK... Most of my response hasn't been about cooking, so let me get on topic for a second! I did try a new thing in the kitchen that helped me with overeating. I deciced I wanted to try to make some homemade peanut sauce and fried tofu. I bought all the ingredients (incluidng peanut oil and rice vinegar which I'd never used before). Well, I don't love tofu so I will never over eat it! The peanut sauce was a little bland, so I added a lot of red pepper and made it really spicy. I'm not big on spicy foods, but I liked the sauce spicy! I just coudn't eat a lot of it. I've also read that spicy foods boots the metabolism, so double bonus. Can't handle a lot of it at a time, and it boost metabolism! It could be a good thing to start a support group here for people who want to lose weight... With the great collection of people here, I'm sure we'd encourage each other.

with the current weather that's about normal. He's full of baloney. Fill the bucket to the rim and set it on the top step of the pool. Compare both for equal loss. Turn off any water features and run the pool 24 hours. Re-mark the levels and do it again with everything off for 24 hours. Are you having issues with chemistry. ie, low to zero chlorine, low TDS?