I came across this thread by searching for the same answer a lot of others on here are seeking. After reading the entire page, I had to join to point out an observation in regards to rusyj14's comment that "Occasionally, the help doesn't work, mainly because the help seekers can't follow instructions" But, the fact is, the seekers Are following instructions. No disrespect meant, as I see many have resolved their problem with your help. But the others that are still at square one have done as instructed. They have repeatedly stated those instructions back, as to what they had done, but with no fix. And as you also mentioned for them to do, they Are here asking for help, but it seems their posts are going unanswered. From someone who at the age of 10, or younger, got his hands on his first lawn mower with instructions from his Dad to only tear it apart to see what was inside, with a Tecumseh that had sat out in the weather since who knows when, with a crankcase full of rain water, but defied his Dad and got it running to have it mow his grass for the next six or more years, I've been accustomed to getting things running. But having already done what all others on here have suggested before finding this thread, I am leaning towards the flywheel magnets having somehow lost their strength. It is the only part not bought new to replace. I thought I had read somewhere else that someone was able to compare the strength between a good set of magnets and weak ones by use of a fish scale and how much it took to pull away from it, but I couldn't find it again. I'll be completely dumbfounded if a new correct flywheel does not solve my issue either, as I've mentioned, it is the only part I have not yet bought to have everything brand new with regards to the ignition system. If I had a shop nearby that could magnetize it, I would go that route, but it will be cheaper to purchase a new one than to invest in the shipping and shop time to have it done.

I think the key to organics is sustainability, not necessarily some anecdotal health or quality benefit or a dogmatic adherence to "purity", both physically and philosophically. If chemical fertilizers damage the environment by killing the soil life, choking the watersheds, and resulting in more pollution, etc, then not only is it morally abhorrent, it just isn't good business sense or resource management. You kill your supply and potentially kill your demand (through systematic poisoning), you lose customers. But then again, I could go on about subsidies and lack of property rights that reduces these incentives, but I'll withhold. As for buying food, I think more emphasis should be put on buying local rather than the "organic" label, which probably was grown 3000 miles away in China by some dirt cheap labor and flown over with hundreds of gallons of gas, not to mention it probably isn't fresh. However, if people have chosen a lifestyle, for whatever reason, people should respect their choices and inquiries. I don't see many people mocking vegans for their lifestyle, claiming its a scam and marketing ploy which ultimately is futile.

Suggested troublshooting not yet fully completed, but here's some updates. With the new knowledge that I CAN swap the left/right plug wires, I did. Exact same problems I had before, but as you probably know, exactly reversed. Which means: The cyl/engine is still basically 'good' (humor me there, I like the mower!) - it WILL run on both cyls, just not at the same time. Doh! I swapped the wires back, and the original non-firing cyl was back where it was previously. Glad to know I'm not crazy. I pulled the plug from the good side, grounded it against the block and hit the starter after turning out all the lights but one in the corner. Good looking spark! I replaced the plug/wire, and pulled the other side to try the same thing. This time, I used a pair of insulated pliers to hold the plug against the block. I had a flashback of working my my stepdad's garage when I was 11. The wife and the new baby were VERY happy to hear less cursing this time, but I still cursed a little - because it appeared to have similar spark to the other side. Did both sides again, making the wife watch and she agreed, appeared to be similar spark. I checked all the wiring, no obvious chew marks/rips/tears/breaks. Amazing how well it's held up over the years, why cant my cars do that? Oh yeah, they get used more than once or twice per week. I do have this odd little tool that everyone I mention to thinks I'm crazy - something my father-in-law gave me to check for bad wires on a car. Looks liek the top half of a clicky ballpoint pen - you rub it up and down the wire while the vehicle is running - if it lights, you have a crack/etc. It didnt light at all on either wire - even though I now new both are getting spark. And appearantly gas. so - what the heck?? I came home during lunch today and threw the battery charger on at 2amps for about 6 hours, if anything it has a slightly over-charged battery (charger came off an hour before my testing) So - spark appears good. Must be getting gas or wouldnt run at all on that side regardless of wire. Plugs are good for same reason (but I did switch them and clean them again.) So, the coil has two leads coming out of it - do they both get the magic spark of life from the same place, or does it have two sets of internals, and one side is going bad? I can find 100 sets of instructions on how to test coils but appearantly the wife's rabbit DID eat the leads to my multimeter - so other than the wire to the tongue test, I guess I'm done for the night (note - rabbit was never in the same room as the mower - ever.. I know they love to eat wiring and the 3rd time it ate a computer cord belonging to said Wife, she agreed that bunny is perma-banned from the garage and basement under penalty of stew.)

Just thought I would post a comment in this thread and this forum as the comments and reports on this site really helped in my decision in late 2010 with my decision to purchase a new Blue Star RNB304BBS V1 range on November 23rd 2010. It took a long while to finally arrive out here in California, but it did on January 25th and was put into service on the 26th. We live in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and were concerned with the effects of our 3600 foot altitude on the range's performance, since our local gas company tech had related several horror stories about Wolfe and Viking owners being unable to get their burner performance dialed in correctly even after repeated attempts and factory service calls. We are also on LP here, so the range was ordered from the factory for LP use. We had this same gas company tech do the hookup and testing of our new V1, and although the tech had never worked on a Blue Star before, he and I both found the design to be laughably simple compared to the GE Profile range we had bought and later returned out of dissatisfaction with its performance. And to both of our delights, the BS needed only very minor adjustments to the venturis of the top burners and the oven in order to get them all PERFECTLY ADJUSTED! The tech remarked that out of the hundreds of ranges he had worked on, including many high end models, our BlueStar was by far the easiest adjustment session he had ever done. He also was VERY impressed with the overall build quality and of course, the 22k burners! When the range arrived the day before the above hook up, we did find a few problems: One of the top bowl grates had a chip in the coating caused by a very small hairline crack in it, and there was an odd blemish on the stainless steel of the 8" backplate we had ordered to replace the factory installed Island trim package. I placed a call to BlueStar Warranty Service and spoke with a woman named Mandy. I told her about the grate and the backplate issues. She asked me to inspect the other three grates while I was on the phone, and I relayed to her that the other three looked fine. To my surprise she told me that they would ship me FOUR new grates just to be on the safe side! These things are like 20 lbs of solid cast iron, and I don't think they are cheap to purchase, so that was an impressive offer! She also said they would ship a new 8" backplate out as well. They didn't need to see photos, or offer up any additional proof of the problems other than my word, and they also did not want me to bother sending the problem parts back. Mandy told me to just dispose of them as I saw fit, and in the case of the grates, just keep the extras in case I ever needed to replace one down the road. (based on my experience with cast iron, I doubt I will ever need them, but what the hell!) I have to say that based on some of the comments and complaints I had read on this forum, I was VERY concerned about what might happen if I ran into any problems with my new BlueStar range, but after that 5 minute call to the factory, I came away most impressed! I can't recall a time where a manufacturer was so prompt in handling a problem, and replacing the parts with no questions asked! In terms of the range itself, we couldn't be happier! It is a pleasure to cook on both on the stove top and with the oven. This thing is hands down one of the most satisfying purchases I have made in a very long time. Considering how simple the design is, I feel that I could probably take care of any future adjustments or parts replacements myself. The inner workings of a BlueStar compared to other stoves reminds me of the difference between working on my 1966 Mustang and my 2004 Honda Accord V6! ;o) (In other words, I wouldn't dare touch my Honda's engine, but I never had any fear of rolling up my sleeves to work on that 289 V-8) Cheers. []Rick.