About Paul The Truthmeister Clouse Expertise I specialize in John Deere, Briggs, Kohler, and Kawasaki. I can answer "all" outdoor power equipment questions.I was also a tank mechanic, so if you need to fix your M60-A1 tank I can help there also. Be advised, I will tell you the truth whether you like it or not. I realize this affects my ranking but I don't care. If you can't handle the truth you can kiss my !@@#$%^.
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Experience I have worked as a lead tech in high volume OPE dealerships for 25 years. I am currently the service manger at a high volume John Deere dealership. I started at 20 at a Gravely Tractor dealership. I took a 5 year break from power equipment and worked at a large Honda motorcycle dealership. After brief stops at a Toro Golf and Turf distributor and a small "mom and pop" shop I landed at Reynolds Lawn and Leisure where I have worked for 15 years. I have taught "Small Engine Care and Repair" in the local school district's continuing education program for several years. I also appear as a guest speaker at many local vocational schools.
Publications This Old House, Kansas City Star, Outdoor Power Equipment Trade.
Education/Credentials I have attended factory schools for the following product lines; John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Scags, Encore, Gravely, Toro, MTD, Murray....You name it. If it cuts grass I've attended their school.
Awards and Honors Briggs and Stratton MST, Kohler expert dealer.
Past/Present Clients Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, NFL Pro Bowl, University of Missouri, Shawnee Mission School District.
Question My battery drains after engaging blades for awhile and the red charging light stays on. I have a troy-built tractor with a B&S 22 hp model 407777 type 274729 engine. Please help. Thanks,
John
Answer Bummer John, Troy-bilt makes the absolute crappiest tractors on the planet!!!! I currently have 17 in my shop for warranty work, that's 20% of my total pending work orders. You got what you paid for!
Test the charging system by using a volt meter between the battery terminals. You should have almost 13.5 volts DC.
Let me know what your readings are we'll go from there.
If you don't have a volt meter all I can do is guess.
I guess stator!
