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| 1970 MTD snowflite | 12/22/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: On a 1970 mtd snowflite snowblower 2 stage it has a auger clutch that slips as soon as you hit the ...
A: I believe you can increase tension on the cluth plates but I have only seen one type of blower with ...
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| Craftsman single stage snow thower | 12/22/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 5 HP single stage craftsman snow blower this is its third season. The first snow of the ...
A: Have you tried replacing the spark plug. I am assuming you have a two-cycle engine, is this ...
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| Snowblower will not move. | 12/21/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: It is a Ariens ST724. Starts okay and runs. Auger propels but not as far as I am concerned, but it ...
A: There is a very specific DRIVE cable adjustment procedure to adjust the cable. The friction wheel ...
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| 1970 MTD snowflite | 12/21/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: On a 1970 mtd snowflite snowblower 2 stage it has a auger clutch that slips as soon as you hit the ...
A: What is the model number? The model number is located on a sticker the size of a business card. ...
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| Blowing fuses | 12/21/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I've had a fuse blowing issue with my Snapper riding mower for a while. It has the electric starter ...
A: What is the five digit Snapper model number? The model number is located on a sticker usually on ...
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| Snow thrower oil leak | 12/20/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a Sears snow thrower model 536.918000, and it tends to leak oil near the breather element. I ...
A: You could replace the breather, but i think what is happening is the moisture inside the breather is ...
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| tecumseh 4hp snowblower dies | 12/20/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: [tecumseh-HS40 55265 B / 922999] ~ [ariens snowblower 0169 02686 001043 ] "Inherited" from old ...
A: We better get this problem fixed... lets loosen the gas cap and see if the problem still continues. ...
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| Engine Diseling or surging cannot run without chock at least part way | 12/20/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a new MTD Snowthrower purchased last year, 8hp. with a 4 cycle tecumseh engine model # ...
A: Carbs are non-adjustable. You can try draining the carburetor float bowl by removing the float bowl ...
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| murray snowblower | 12/19/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a murray snowblower model# g2914010 and cannot find parts for this machine anywhere. I have ...
A: Please tell me where you are located in the USA and I can get you in contact with a distributor. ...
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| chainsaw | 12/19/2009 | BEN |
Q: craftsman 18"chainsaw, AS I pull the cord it seems to fire prematurely pulling cord from my hand ...
A: Mike Sounds like the saw is out of time,that will cause backfiring and hard to pull. You are pulling ...
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| aircap snowchamp 5/20 snowblower shear pins | 12/18/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have an older snow champ 5/20 snow blower. where can i find shear pins for the 8451 model? any ...
A: Any large hardware store or power equipment store can get you shear pins. There are many ...
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| engine won't start | 12/18/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a fully charged battery, but the engine drags and won't start
A: If you remove the spark plug will the starter turn the engine? Did you disconnect and clean the ...
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| Lawn Boy Lawn Mower doesn't stay running. | 12/17/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a Lawn Boy Silver Pro Dura Force 6.5 hp lawn mower. model 957417 commercial grade. Every ...
A: Make sure you have FRESH fuel in the tank. Fresh fuel means from the pump, not out of the can that ...
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| Toro 524 | 12/17/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I received a toro 524 and put a briggs motor on it and now I am having a hard time finding the main ...
A: Do you have the old pulley from the old engine? I will need the blower model and serial number to ...
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| HM100 carb vs hm80 carb | 12/15/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: It appears that a bunch of the Tecumseh carbs are interchangeable between these two engines. Do you ...
A: I am looking in my Oregon catalog and don't see the number you indicate listed. (i have a 2009 ...
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| rear axle fluid | 12/15/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a John Deere 130 and would like to change trans axle fluid
A: Do you have the automatic or gear/standard transmission? Can you send me the transmission model ...
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| GGP 173 cc SM 55 | 12/14/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I see that Stiga(Husquarna) is equipping some of their snow blowers and other equipment with what ...
A: I believe it may be a Loncin engine or even a Zongshen. Both companies have been around and are ...
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| FH641V Kawasaki 21 HP Motor | 12/14/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric, I have in the past used all Kohler larger horse power vertical shaft engines. Always had good ...
A: Is the governer linkage binding? I would start at the governor arm on the engine and check back to ...
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| Tecumseh 8hp won't start and leaking gas | 12/13/2009 | BEN |
Q: Tecumseh 8hp, model: hmsk80 155 4435 Displacement: 4257R Carb rebuilt, fuel lines replaced, fuel ...
A: Dennis If the bottom of the float bowl is where the fuel is leaking from,there should be a small ...
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| 31p7770348e1 B&S notor won't start | 12/13/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: 18.5 HP on a craftsman..i was mowing and bagging leaves with it. stopped to empty bagger. when i ...
A: Something, a safety switch, is preventing spark. Have you checked for spark? You can trace each ...
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| Husqvarna 359 runs rough | 12/12/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Just had new carb kit, tank vent, seals on crank shaft, fuel filter. Runs erratic and low fuel ...
A: What is the engine compression? Did you check the carburetor metering arm lever height when you ...
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| tescumseh carberator adjustment | 12/12/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a 10 HP 5000 KW portable generator. It will start but runs very erratically. I had a neighbor ...
A: There is a screw on the bottom of the carb. This is your high speed screw. Screw it all the way in ...
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| wheelhorse 16-38 hxltransmision | 12/11/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: i have recently bought a wheelhorse mower but the rear wheels appeared to be locked up if i put the ...
A: check your brake on the transmission. It may be locked up. It is a round circular disk. Remove the ...
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| toro s200 modle # 38225 | 12/11/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: i have this snow blower the card needs to be set i was wondering how to set it because it have no ...
A: Start by turning the H and L out by one turn. This will allow the snowblower to be started. Then ...
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| Toro 824 Snowblower | 12/11/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: How do I remove the worm gear case when replacing the worm gear? Also, what type of lubrication do I ...
A: Go to Toro's website. Click on "Toro Homeowner". Go to the "Customer Care" box, lower right ...
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| snow blower carb | 12/10/2009 | BEN |
Q: I have an ariens snowblower model 924026 serial #20931.last year everything worked well on it, the ...
A: Bruce The racing or hunting is caused by a lean condition. When you partially close the carb the air ...
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| Toro snowblower CCR2450 starter recoil | 12/10/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I disconnected the handle from the recoil rope. It slipped through my fingers and disappeared. when ...
A: Here are a couple of links for starter repair: http://www.cpdonline.com/692509.pdf ...
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| engine electricity | 12/10/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a 6.5 hp engine from harbor freight. I've seen minibikes that have lights wired directly to ...
A: Do you have a charging coil on the engine? If its an engine with a recoil start then the answer is ...
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| snowblower | 12/10/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a craftsman snowblower w/ a snotek B%26S engine last year started backfiring and actually lit ...
A: When it quits, check for spark by removing the spark plug. If no spark replace the coil Backfiring ...
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| pulling flywheel | 12/9/2009 | BEN |
Q: I have a 31H777 Type 6297E1 Code 041015ZD Do I need a puller to take off the fly wheel to check for ...
A: Don I have come up with this model # 31H777-0297-E1 not Type 6297E1 o that is your number you need ...
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| Chinese Generator Help | 12/8/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
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A: Take a look at this link... Is this what your generator looks like? I would surmise that this is ...
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| TORO 524 SNOWBLOWER DRIVE BELT R & R | 12/7/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric, I have a Toro 524 snowblower circa 1978 that has never had the drive or auger belt replaced. ...
A: I was wonder if the traction pulley could be removed or loosened...not very easy to do. Can you ...
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| snowthrower won't start | 12/6/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: Craftsman snow thrower, model 536.887750. tried to electric start for season. Turned over ...
A: When you say frozen, do you mean from the cold weather? Simply move it to a warm area to thaw it ...
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| Husqvarna lawn tractor | 12/6/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 2004 21 hp Husqvarna lawn tractor that has been sitting up for a couple months. I tried to ...
A: Since is will start with starting fluid you know the compression, timing, and ignition are fine. ...
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| Stihl BR-420 will not start | 12/6/2009 | BEN |
Q: I have a Stihl BR-420 that will not start. It appears to have good compression. The carb is a ...
A: Bruce You may have a air leak somewhere around the carb causing a poor source of fuel going into ...
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| TORO 524 SNOWBLOWER DRIVE BELT R & R | 12/6/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric, I have a Toro 524 snowblower circa 1978 that has never had the drive or auger belt replaced. ...
A: Look for a model number on your blower. It will be something like 38040 or 51591. Did you go to ...
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| Chinese Generator Help | 12/6/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: It does not idle down or produce electricity. I understand you can't service the inverter so where ...
A: I am not familiar with his supplier, but based on that info you gave me know where they are ...
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| stihl chain saw | 12/5/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a 051AV chain saw i bought new.saw still runs great after all these years.but now the problem ...
A: Tommy, There is a gasket that seperates the halves of this saw. It appears it is leaking. I am ...
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| toro s-200 snowblower | 12/5/2009 | BEN |
Q: i cannot find the model number and spec tag on it ive looked all over it and it looks like somone ...
A: Brian If the machine won't start and the spark is good, you must make sure that fresh gasoline is ...
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| gas throttle | 12/5/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: mr.jones,i have a 9hp honda engine i got off an industrial water sprayer,and i have mounted it on my ...
A: You could drill a small hole on the engine shroud and use a clamp to hold the throttle cable. Have ...
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