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| John Deere LX 172 pto clutch | 11/21/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: How do I replace the clutch on my John Deere LX 172? Thanks.
A: Unplug clutch. Remove the clutch retaining bolt. Remove the belt. Pulley slides off but often ...
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| Toro Wheel Horse problem | 11/21/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I recently acquired a 1994 Toro Wheel Horse 266H, model number 72083. it ran fine at first,but ...
A: Pete, This is one that makes us scratch our heads With the ignition in the OFF position, Engine ...
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| craftsman with 18.5 Briggs&Stratton engine | 11/20/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: i have a 2004 craftsman riding mower with a 18.5 briggs@stratton engine motor# 31p7770348e1 mower # ...
A: Have you checked the battery state of charge...is it fully charged? When you installed the new ...
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| Oil in Carburetor | 11/19/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I believe I am getting oil in my carburetor on a Sabre by John Deere 42" riding mower. I believe it ...
A: Yes, this is causing the problem. When the crankcase is overfilled, The contaminated oil/gas mixture ...
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| Honda lawn mower 216 | 11/19/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: Robert: Typical problem. Runs ok with choke on, but not off. I took off the carb, cleaned the main ...
A: Be sure and check all jets and ports to make sure they are open. Compressed air is the best way to ...
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| Oil in Carburetor | 11/19/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I believe I am getting oil in my carburetor on a Sabre by John Deere 42" riding mower. I believe it ...
A: This is a common problem we see. What is happening is that the needle valve is not cutting off the ...
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| Toro Wheel Horse problem | 11/19/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I recently acquired a 1994 Toro Wheel Horse 266H, model number 72083. it ran fine at first,but ...
A: It sounds like you have an electrical short- or an electrical draw in your wiring system. In a ...
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| lawn tractor | 11/18/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: This is a followup question for Craftsman lawn tractor 917.270.711. I inspected the carburetor ...
A: You can never tell by a visual inspection is a needle will leak or not. If you install an inline ...
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| Honda clones | 11/18/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have bought what I call a "Honda clone"last year at Harbor Freight last year and since then have ...
A: Dennis, Actually Honda refers to them as HONDA COPY engines. It is a trade dress issue which is a ...
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| Oil seal popped out | 11/17/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: What will cause a drive end oil seal to pop out on a B%26S 18HP Twin vanguard working on a riding ...
A: Brand new engine? If the engine is a few years old then rule out manufacture defect. This leaves ...
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| B&S 4220707 3 Screw Carb. | 11/17/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Your reply to "Storm Cloud" on 11-10-09 indicated there ia 2 small springs and one large spring with ...
A: Does this diagram help? ...
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| John Deere 160 - No start | 11/17/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: ...following on a question from someone else to John, 2 years ago... my engine is a 12.5 HP ...
A: I think your coil is fine. I say this because you tell me when you spray fluid into the carb you ...
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| HR215 | 11/16/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: Sir, The model of my lawn mower is HONDA HR21.5 (There is characters after 5). When I try to pull ...
A: Do you have a blade on the bottom of the engine when your trying to pull it over? You have to have ...
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| lawn mower sputtering | 11/16/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a Craftsman lawn mower, model #917.377271. This past summer the lawn mower has been getting ...
A: Most problems these days are caused by a dirty carb. While you have a float style carb it is a ...
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| Sears Riding Lawn Mower 48" Deck | 11/16/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: My Sears riding lawn mower is blowing oil out of the fuel pump. I have changed the fuel pump but ...
A: What is the Sears mower model number found on the Sears sticker? The mower model format will be ...
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| oil leaking out of carburetor | 11/16/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a robin 4cycle motor in my 2000 polaris xc120..runs fine after I turn ogg engine it leaks raw ...
A: I am not familiar with the polaris application of this engine, but I would be looking at the ...
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| 1991 8 HP Snapper mower | 11/15/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I am thinking about purchasing a 1991 Snapper mower with a B & S 8 hp engine- The gentleman told me ...
A: This is a good product. Check with a snapper dealer in your area as some parts may not be ...
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| lawn tractor | 11/15/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Sears Craftsman model 917.270711. Mower had been starting roughly, with a puff of white smoke. ...
A: Change the oil two to three times to remove all the gas/oil from the engine. Usually the inlet ...
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| surging 16.5 hp honda engine | 11/14/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: Same question as a previous one. Craftsman 917.273500 16.5 hp honda engine. surges at all no load ...
A: I want you to shorten up the regulating spring. That is the small spring that is on the outside of ...
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| Sears 17.5 B & S Riding Mower | 11/14/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Sears Riding Mower, Model No. 917.272.680 B & S Engine 17.5 HP Mode No. 31C707, Type 0230-E1. I have ...
A: Have you dis-connected the battery cables and cleaned the battery posts and battery cable ends with ...
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| Honda riding mower | 11/13/2009 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have an old Honda Riding Lawn mower - model, HT-R3009SA. I threw a spring and can't seem to ...
A: >>I am Currently on Vacation and Just had a Few Minutes to Answer a Few Questions. >>This Question ...
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| Briggs Model 460707 Diamond I/C 20 hp | 11/13/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I did put the two dots on gears to match for timing, it seems that I have no or very little ...
A: It sounds like the valves are not closing due to several possible things such as: out of adjustment, ...
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| coleman powermate generator | 11/13/2009 | BEN |
Q: tecumseh (mod # OHH550 spec 69069) 5.5hp ohv motor, coleman powermate(mod # PM0523001.01 ser # ...
A: Ok so you do not have a threaded shaft then pull on it till it gets loose, you can use a hammer with ...
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| Starter Motor will not spin engine fast enough to start | 11/13/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Briggs&Stratton 14.5 HP I/C Quiet 42" Cut Model# 287707-1224-E1 This is installed on a MTD Yard ...
A: During storage or when you refueled the mower the carburetor inlet needle leaked gas into the engine ...
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| Briggs Diamond I/C 20hp Timing Procedure | 11/12/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: This is a Model 460707 type 2278-E1 code 9910205a. I replace a connecting rod and prior to doing ...
A: Ed There is a timing mark on the camshaft and the crankshaft. just make sure these are lined up ...
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| LEAFBLOWER PROBLEMS | 11/12/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: 3 YEAR OLD POULON PRO LEAFBLOWER.SPARK IS GOOD WITH SPARK TESTER.I REPLACED CARB WITH NEW ONE.SAME ...
A: It sounds like you did all the right things. Remove the muffler and see if it is open. While the ...
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| Craftsman Leaf Vac 4.5 HP Tecumseh | 11/12/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I recently bought a newer Craftsman Leaf Vac 4.5 HP Tecumseh engine from a neighbor and was told it ...
A: Your engine is not getting fuel. This is apparent by the fact it quits running when the starting ...
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| Honda HRU215 mower | 11/12/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric thanks for the reply. Mower is now fine - dismantled pulley and refitted spring. Thanks!
A: Just curious, was there any broken parts? Tecumseh and some Briggs starter pulleys used to crack. ...
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| poulan pro BVM200LE | 11/12/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric I have the same problem with my poulan BVM200LE blower as the person with the PBV200. I was ...
A: Most repair manuals do not publish voltages for coils. Todays coils either work or don't work. I ...
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| Snowblower Problems | 11/12/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I just bought a Craftsman Snowblower model 536.886540 from someone that was moving. I tested it out ...
A: It sounds like it is starving for fuel when under a load which would indicate a blockage of a jet or ...
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| MTD | 11/11/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I took on a cool challenge of repairing a MTD lawn mower for my father. It's an old mower so I'm not ...
A: The inlet needle and seat are prone to leaking on those carbs. The part number is most likely ...
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| John Deere GX95 start problem | 11/11/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: My John Deer GX95 with Kowasaki engine was shut off with the blades in gear. Now it won't restart. ...
A: Is the blade engagement safety switch stuck in the no start position? Does the mower click or ...
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| Kholer wont start or stay running | 11/11/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have a 20 horse twin cylinder kohler motor. It had not been started for about a year in a half. I ...
A: You are correct in your analysis of no fuel getting to the carburetor. We need to determine why. ...
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| Idiot and his Tecumseh HSSK50 | 11/10/2009 | BEN |
Q: I made a mistake and inserted the wrong spark plug in my Simplicity snow blower after winter ...
A: Pat Sounds like you did some damage on the piston and the rings. When the piston hit the spark plug ...
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| B&S 18hp fuel pump ? | 11/10/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a B&S 18hp twin cylinder engine, that I was told the fuel pump needed repaired. I replaced ...
A: There is not much vacuum on the pulse-line. Briggs does not publish specifications for measuring ...
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| Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower-15 hp. | 11/10/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 15 hp Kohler motor Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower. The problem I'm encountering is, when the ...
A: The most likely problem is the inlet needle. Depending on your engine model number, you may have a ...
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| Engine removal | 11/9/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: Bradford tiller model 53493800. B&S engine model 130292. Type 0159. I'd like to remove the engine ...
A: The SECOND shaft you are indicating is the camshaft. It is longer so that it allows for the reverse ...
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| Pressure washer problem | 11/9/2009 | BEN |
Q: I have a new Craftsman, pressure washer. model # 580.752360 - 2.8 GPM 3000 PSI with Honda engine. ...
A: Brendon As our shop being a authorized Honda service center I recommend you call a local Honda ...
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| 24HP Honda V-twin engine | 11/9/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: David: I recently purchased a honda gx670 v twin engine with remote start. My problem is that it ...
A: I assume you are trying to replace an engine with this engine correct? I can only surmise that the ...
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| Honda HRU215 Mower starter cord | 11/9/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Whilst replacing starter cord on Honda HRU215 the grips I used to hold reel from slipping moved and ...
A: The spring may have broke or may be bent and not catching on the pulley or starter housing. Have ...
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