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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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| 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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| 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine | 11/9/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a 20+ year old rototiller with a 5 hp B&S engine. The engine will not start. I am getting ...
A: If the first two digits of the code number are 80 or less then you have points in the engine. Most ...
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| honda g200 engine | 11/8/2009 | David R |
Q: I have a 70s honda g200 motor in my go kart. it starts but doesn't stay running. it boggs out. I'm ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "settings" If you have an adjustable carb you can start with the ...
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| Honda G200 engine | 11/8/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a go kart with a Honda G200 motor. It starts up fine then it boggs out. Any suggestions?
A: Does the carburetor have any adjustments? Has the engine always bogged out or did the problem ...
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| Toro Zmaster 52" midsize frame | 11/8/2009 | David R |
Q: 19 HP Kawasaki Engine v2 Can I increase the operating RPM safely. (How?) 3600 is the claimed and ...
A: Tim: You need to look at the specifications from TORO. I belive you are talking about the engine ...
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| mower run for a few seconds and stops | 11/7/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: ? mower runs great for a few seconds if I spray starter fluid in the air filter, then just dies. ...
A: Classic dirty carb problem. Have you removed, dis-assembled and cleaned the carburetor with ...
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| Starts but will not continue to run. | 11/7/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Starts but will not continue to run.I have a craftsman mower. It has not run in a couple of ...
A: Did you blow compressed air from an air compressor through all the carburetor orfices? On a ...
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| Honda Lawn Mower Roto Stop Assembly | 11/5/2009 | David R |
Q: Model HRR2163VXA, purchased in 2007. Roto Stop assembly is stuck with blade engaged. I may try to ...
A: Doug, I am afraid I cant even begin to answer this question as I have never personally worked on ...
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| leaking gs when not running | 11/5/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: My Toro 2 cycle lawn mower engine leaks gas out the carburetor/air filter when not running. When ...
A: It sounds like the needle valve in the carb is not closing off. The best way to fix this problem is ...
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| Briggs engine oil out of muffler | 11/5/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I own a 3 y.o. Troybilt bronc with an 18.5hp Intek Briggs and Stratton engine. In September my son ...
A: Several things could be going on here. The first thing I would check is the oil level in the ...
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| LAWNBOY 6.5 HP 2O INCH MOWER | 11/5/2009 | BEN |
Q: My mower recently started leaking oil from under the exhaust. I have not run it in over a month and ...
A: Perry Does the oil smell like gas? Does the engine smoke?Check to see how much oil is in the mower ...
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| McCulloch Power Mac 310 | 11/5/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I am looking for an owners manual for the power mac 310 Model # 600042H It doesn't matter if it is ...
A: Ebay? ...
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| Kohler K321 won't rev up,idles fine | 11/5/2009 | David R |
Q: I am working on a Ford 145 Rider with a Kohler 14hp engine. K321AQS, Spec # 60244, Serial # ...
A: I would do a valve job as you indicate. When you switched out the carb, did you switch it out with ...
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| alternator on a 10 horse kohler engin | 11/5/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric after you run the engine for an hour or two you half to charge the battery. any tips Jeff PS it ...
A: Parts lists shows a regulator for the 15A stator/alternator. The regulator looks like an aluminum ...
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| mtd with honda motor | 11/4/2009 | David R |
Q: ive got a mtd/yardman with a honda motor. the number on the motor is 1p70fua0608072a0082. it wont ...
A: Bill If you go to any MTD dealer they can get your parts for this mower. As long as you have spark ...
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| alternator on a 10 horse kohler engin | 11/4/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric after you run the engine for an hour or two you half to charge the battery. any tips Jeff PS it ...
A: What is the engine model and spec number? Does the engine have an old style external generator or ...
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| Tecumseh OHV130 Leaks Oil | 11/4/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric, I have a used MTD riding mower with a Tecumseh OHV130 206820D engine. I have noticed an oil ...
A: It could be the oil sump gasket but leaky oil sump gaskets are not real common on Tecumseh engines. ...
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| mtd with honda motor | 11/3/2009 | David R |
Q: ive got a mtd/yardman with a honda motor. the number on the motor is 1p70fua0608072a0082. it wont ...
A: The compression is correct for your engine. Your engine is equipped with a mechanical compression ...
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| Tecumseh OHV130 Leaks Oil | 11/3/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Eric, I have a used MTD riding mower with a Tecumseh OHV130 206820D engine. I have noticed an oil ...
A: Check the valve cover gasket first...they are prone to leaking. If the valve cover gasket is not ...
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| MTD | 11/3/2009 | 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: With the air filter removed, spray starting fluid directly into the carburetor and see if the engine ...
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| lawn tractor quits when hit a bump | 11/1/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have an old white lawn tractor model gt-185 144u836h190 18 hp briggs 350777 1034a1 95012711. all ...
A: Did you see the wiring schematic? ...
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| Honda HS828 snowblower | 10/31/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Trying to repair a rather poorly-maintained track-type Honda snowblower. Bearings for axles are ...
A: I'd recommend spending the money on the Honda manual. Like you said those manuals are difficult to ...
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| JohnDeere 160 | 10/30/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: Have a JohnDeere 160, original engine. It ran fine this summer, tried to start it for first time in ...
A: With the spark plug out, place it on the engine and turn the engine over and see if you have spark. ...
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| John deer 726 carb problems | 10/30/2009 | BEN |
Q: I just installed new fuel hoses to my engine as the old ones were cracking and I also replaced the ...
A: Clayton The problem sounds like the carburetor float is sticking it may be time to rebuild the carb. ...
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| Briggs vanguard 22 hp starter | 10/30/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I found that I need to replace the starter gear on my rider. I have taken the motor cover off and I ...
A: Is the bolt behind the flywheel? If so, you will have to remove the flywheel. An electric or air ...
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| oil weight | 10/30/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I was told today that it is ok to mix oil weights, 10w30 & 30w, in my honda engine that powers a ...
A: I have always been told the same thing...DO NOT mix oil weights. I'm not a chemist but it makes ...
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| Honda 1011 mower stalling out | 10/30/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: I have a 5 speed 1011 mower that has been working great. All of a sudden, after driving it about ...
A: It sounds like there is a restriction of the fuel which could be trash in the carb and/or tank, or a ...
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| 14 hp vertical briggs | 10/29/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: This unit apparently sucks gas in and spits it back up into the air filter. checked the float ...
A: First thing to check is your crankcase oil level. A common problem is that the needle valve in the ...
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| B&S carb and starting | 10/29/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: so here's what I have, 4hp I/C B&S MDL 114902 Type 3150-01 code 86101024 engine. I bought it used, ...
A: As far as the carb you are on the right track. Just be sure that all jets and ports are open. ...
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| echo trimmer no start / fuel | 10/29/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: s8gtpsir:--i have a ECHO-- SRM 2100 TRIMMER with a no fuel/start condition. I have replaced the ...
A: Walbro carburetor link: http://wem.walbro.com/distributors/ Zama carburetor link: ...
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| Starter Motor will not spin engine fast enough to start | 10/28/2009 | 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: The best method to verify starter condition is a current draw test. You will need a DC shunt to ...
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| Snapper LE1433H | 10/28/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I too have this Snapper that has a good reverse but will not go forward. Just like a previous ...
A: Is you model number LT140H33DBV 33" 14 HP Hydro Drive Tractor Series D? Snapper Model # 84238 ...
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| craftsman 917.2766813 | 10/27/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: my tractor starts %26 runs about 3 mins then quits and won't restart until about 10min later i ...
A: Does it have spark when it dies? When it dies, can you remove the air filter and spray starting ...
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| gas broblem | 10/26/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: have sears craftman snowblower,ran fine last year, ran it dry at the end of season.to start it had ...
A: Classic dirty carburetor...even though you drained it. Have you removed, dis-assembled and cleaned ...
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| Trouble Starting Lawn Mower | 10/26/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I own a Power Pro self propelled lawn mower equipped with a 5.5HP Briggs and Stratton Quantum engine ...
A: Have you checked the valve clearances? Is the intake pipe broke/cracked or is the intake gasket ...
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| Chainsaw bar oil | 10/25/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: My Husky 455 Chainsaw is dripping with bar oil. With the pump setting at its lowest, cutting for ...
A: I prefer Stihl oil as it is a tackier than other brand bar oil. As for the puddle you are seeing it ...
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| briggs & stratton carbureator | 10/25/2009 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: cranks real easy but the motor surges while running
A: Have you cleaned the air filter or carburetor? ...
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| weedwacker | 10/23/2009 | Robert Dunn |
Q: Robert Dunn, I have a Craftsman weedwacker,2-cycle, 32cc and the problem is when I pull the starter ...
A: Dirt and trash can buildup around the starter spindle and cause problems like you have. Use ...
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