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About Eric A. Jones
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Expertise
Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.

Experience
Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
   

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valve lash B&S 42A70711/27/2009Eric 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: ...
Removing Drive Pulley11/27/2009Eric 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 ...
gasoline leak11/26/2009David 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 ...
boost Hp11/26/2009Eric 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 ...
the wife broke my toro11/25/2009David 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 ...
Garden tractor will not go forward or backwards11/25/2009David 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 ...
Mower wont roll all the time.11/25/2009Eric 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 ...
Craftsman Leaf Blower Gas Lines11/25/2009Eric 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 ...
Name of engine11/24/2009David 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 ...
Kohler CV15S-41526 ACR Problem11/24/2009BEN
  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 ...
MTD Snowflite 5/24 Snow thrower 319-60011/24/2009Eric 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# ...
Tecumseh Carb11/24/2009Eric 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 ...
Tecumseh Carb11/23/2009Eric 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 ...
oil plug11/23/2009David 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 ...
ariens 2048 mower11/22/2009David 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 ...
john deere walk behind no spark11/22/2009Eric 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 ...
2hp B&S edger repair info11/22/2009Eric 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 ...
John Deere LX 172 pto clutch11/21/2009Eric 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 ...
Toro Wheel Horse problem11/21/2009David 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 ...
Toro Wheel Horse problem11/21/2009David 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 ...
craftsman with 18.5 Briggs&Stratton engine11/20/2009Eric 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 ...
Oil in Carburetor11/19/2009Robert 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 ...
Honda lawn mower 21611/19/2009Robert 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 ...
Oil in Carburetor11/19/2009Robert 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 ...
Toro Wheel Horse problem11/19/2009David 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 ...
lawn tractor11/18/2009Eric 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 ...
Honda clones11/18/2009David 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 ...
Oil seal popped out11/17/2009Eric 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 ...
B&S 4220707 3 Screw Carb.11/17/2009Eric 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? ...
John Deere 160 - No start11/17/2009David 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 ...
HR21511/16/2009David 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 ...
lawn mower sputtering11/16/2009Eric 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 ...
Sears Riding Lawn Mower 48" Deck11/16/2009Eric 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 ...
oil leaking out of carburetor11/16/2009David 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 ...
1991 8 HP Snapper mower11/15/2009David 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 ...
lawn tractor11/15/2009Eric 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 ...
surging 16.5 hp honda engine11/14/2009David 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 ...
Sears 17.5 B & S Riding Mower11/14/2009Eric 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 ...
Honda riding mower11/13/2009John 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 ...
Briggs Model 460707 Diamond I/C 20 hp11/13/2009Robert 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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