Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): engine will not start, jumper cable, question pool

Question
My PowerKing model 2418 will not start...it was cranking but will not crank any longer...Mt Batt is fully charged. I jumped from hot side of Sol to neg off batt (got a spark)I jumped from other side of Sol (got a spark). Did not continue fro more than 2 secs on each...No cranking still. I pulled the Ignition switch I think it's good but how do I check with VMeter...I hope i have not confused you to much.
Thanks Bill

Answer
Hello Bill:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. **(with the Spark Plug/s Removed) To Check the Solenoid and Starter, Once you are Sure the Battery is Fully Charged/New, then Use your Jumper Cable Set and Attach the Positive Lead Onto the Positive Post of the Battery (make sure the Battery is Fully Charged or is a New Battery). Now Firmly Touch the Large Post on the Starter. If the Starter Does Not Turn and you can turn the Engine by Hand, then the Starter is Bad. If the Starter Turns the Engine Properly, Then Check the Solenoid. Firmly Touch the Small Post at the Base of the Solenoid that has the Ign Wire Attached to it. If The Starter Does Not Turn and the Solenoid Clicks, Then the Solenoid is Bad.** If the Engine is Turning 3/4 of a Turn and then Stalls/Drags, then **This has Become a Common Problem with the OHV Engines. You need to Reset the Valve Clearance. The Compression Release is Not Operating Properly and Resetting the Valve Clearance will Correct this Problem.** Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John