Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): riding mower, twin cylinder engines, briggs stratton

Question
I've just replaced flywheel &starter when i turn it over it will turn
until it hits compression stroke then locks up i can turn motor past
stroke by hand it will turn over again until stroke .i take plug out and
it turns over great until i put finger over plug hole and it will lock
up on compression stroke again.
engine model:briggs&stratton,type:0225-01,code no.:361205ze
14.5 OHV  

Answer
Hello Ray:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM and Enter the Model and Type Numbers. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Engine you Wish to View. This is a Common Problem with the OHV Engines from All the OEMs. I Do Not Use the Setting Called for by the OEMs. I have Found that the Following Works Best. Remove the Valve Cover (on the Dead Cylinder for Twin Cylinder Engines). Set the Cylinder you are Setting the Valves on to Top Dead Center (Both Rocker Arms will have Play in them when the Engine is at TDC) When Setting the Valve Clearance. Now Loosen the Valve Adjuster Locks and Set the Intake Valve Clearance to .004in -.006in and the Exhaust to .008in - .010in. I have had Better Performance Out of the Mowers and Less Burnt Valves Using these Settings. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John