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| valve lash B&S 42A707 | 11/27/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I enlisted in 66, and became a Ground Radio Repairman. Ret as a Chaplain long story. AF made all the ...
A: Good link on valve service: ...
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| Removing Drive Pulley | 11/27/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a old john deere 111.. I need to remove the main drive pulley, but the engine needs to be ...
A: Easist way to remove the bolt is with an air impact wrench. Another option is to use a flywheel ...
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| gasoline leak | 11/26/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: B&S 12hp model 281707-0412 01 on Craftsman lawnmower. Over few months, engine began running ...
A: You are correct it is the carb. Most likely just a dirty inlet needle and seat or slightly worn ...
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| boost Hp | 11/26/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a wood chipper with a 8Hp Tecumseh engine and it's a bummer to use. Is there anything I can ...
A: You might want to check the engine RPM and adjust to 3600 RMP. That is the absolute highest RPM I ...
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| the wife broke my toro | 11/25/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: the wife was out riding the tractor (Toro model# 28q777 16 hp ohv) & she thinks "she may of run over ...
A: Deryl (and Mrs Deryl) It sounds like something may be rubbing up against the engine pulley. Check ...
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| Garden tractor will not go forward or backwards | 11/25/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: My Sears Garden tractor (917.275010) will not go forward or backwards. I heard a scraping noise and ...
A: If i understand you correctly, your saying that the belt is intact from the engine to the ...
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| Mower wont roll all the time. | 11/25/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have Murray MDT riding mower. I believe it’s around a 2004 with 42” deck and 12 hp motor. For some ...
A: I need the mower model number to see which transmission you have. The mower model number is located ...
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| Craftsman Leaf Blower Gas Lines | 11/25/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: There are two size gas lines. Can you explain how the gas lines are routed and which size goes ...
A: What is the Craftsman blower model number. You will find the model number on a sticker and the ...
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| Name of engine | 11/24/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I recently came into possession of a craftsman 3hp walk behind edger with 9inch blade. I cannot fine ...
A: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=536.796521%26productCategoryId ...
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| Kohler CV15S-41526 ACR Problem | 11/24/2009 | BEN |
Q: I have 10 plus yr old Craftsman rider with a Kohler Command CV15s-41526 engine. The tractor model ...
A: Bill First make sure that the battery is fully charged,this will cause a engine not to crank. A 12 ...
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| MTD Snowflite 5/24 Snow thrower 319-600 | 11/24/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I would like to find out the Tecumseh engine model number for this snow thrower. I can't find the ...
A: Is you model number: [5/24 Sno Pro Mdl 4049/812-1337 (1989)] or [MTD 5/24 Mdl 311-550-118/SWC# ...
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| Tecumseh Carb | 11/24/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: What do you do when the numbers you have for a Tecumseh engine don't match up? I have an h50 65496R ...
A: Below is the carb part number for an HSK50-65496. The parts lists shows the carb is adjustable. As ...
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| Tecumseh Carb | 11/23/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: What do you do when the numbers you have for a Tecumseh engine don't match up? I have an h50 65496R ...
A: Can you double check the engine model number? Ariens website lists the engine as HSK50-65496. I ...
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| oil plug | 11/23/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: I have inherited a snowflite 8/26 snowblower. At the bottom of the engine there are several bolts on ...
A: The oil drain plug is the SQUARE shaped plug located in the Middle between the mounting bolts. Use ...
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| ariens 2048 mower | 11/22/2009 | David R -GlobalTek LLC |
Q: Greetings.I want to increase my mowing speed by increasing RPM's.Can you tell me how? Thank you,Joe
A: Joe, I am sorry to tell you that by increasing your RPM, all that will happen is your engine will ...
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| john deere walk behind no spark | 11/22/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 48" comm. john deere walk behind kawasaki 14 hp motor pull start got it out of my grandpa ...
A: You engine has a two piece ignition system. You a coil and an igniter. If you disconnect the wire ...
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| 2hp B&S edger repair info | 11/22/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 2hp B&S edger that has been sitting with gas in it for a couple of years. I have cleaned ...
A: Rust should not have any impact on the ignition system, in theroy, and in real life it has very ...
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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: Based on this information, I would be looking at the electric clutch unit. Now you said that ...
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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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