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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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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, 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, ...
coleman powermate generator11/13/2009BEN
  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 ...
Starter Motor will not spin engine fast enough to start11/13/2009Eric 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 ...
Briggs Diamond I/C 20hp Timing Procedure11/12/2009David 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 ...
LEAFBLOWER PROBLEMS11/12/2009Robert 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 ...
Craftsman Leaf Vac 4.5 HP Tecumseh11/12/2009David 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 ...
Honda HRU215 mower11/12/2009Eric 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. ...
poulan pro BVM200LE11/12/2009Eric 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 ...
Snowblower Problems11/12/2009Robert 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 ...
MTD11/11/2009Eric 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 ...
John Deere GX95 start problem11/11/2009Eric 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 ...
Kholer wont start or stay running11/11/2009David 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. ...
Idiot and his Tecumseh HSSK5011/10/2009BEN
  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 ...
B&S 18hp fuel pump ?11/10/2009Eric 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 ...
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower-15 hp.11/10/2009Eric 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 ...
Engine removal11/9/2009David 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 ...
Pressure washer problem11/9/2009BEN
  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 ...
24HP Honda V-twin engine11/9/2009David 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 ...
Honda HRU215 Mower starter cord11/9/2009Eric 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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