Basically, it cannot be converted to pull start without a lot of "engineering", but it is easy to bypass the starter switch as long as the starter itself is still OK.
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I have the exact same problem on a JD175 with the same engine--gas spewing out of a hole above where the fuel line connects on the back of the carburetor housing. There's a similar hole on the opposite (front) side of the housing. I'm told there are factory-installed plugs in both holes and the whole carburetor assemble will need to be replaced. Please post if you discover something different!
It sounds like your valves may need to be adjusted...
if they are too lose or worn they won't seat properly and when the engine fires it blows back through the intake valve.
pull the cover and see if the rockers are loose... it only takes one to give you a headache.
You need to try a new plug and see if you get spark with that one. You may have to get in a dark area to see the spark. A blue spark means it's good, a white spark means Coil is not so good, and no spark means it's a bad Coil. If you still have no spark, then you have a bad Ignition Coil (Module).
Don't take my word for the hard pull start , but you probably should have a mechanic dissemble the pull start assembly. I am only guessing it needs to be cleaned and lubricated.
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