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| small engine repair / maintenance | 5/19/2005 |
Q: There is only one hole. The carb looks identical to the one I removed. I replaced the carb ...
A: Do you still have the old carb? If so, put it back on and see if the engine still runs fast. In ...
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| Techumseh 6.5 hp (Idel Problems | 5/18/2005 |
Q: Sir, I am at wits end with a neighbor's go-cart motor. I try to help out the neighbors with help ...
A: What is the idle rpm set to? Have you checked the head gasket? I once had a similar problem with a ...
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| 18hp B&S twin charging sysem | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I have a 18hp b&s twin that keeps blowing the 7.5 amp fuse when running thus preventing the mower ...
A: It's possible the diode is bad but your test says it isn't. I would suspect a short to ground thats ...
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| John Deere stalls, backfires | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Eric, I have a John Deere STX 38 with a yellow deck and 12.5 Kohler engine. It will run fine for ...
A: What brand of spark plug are you using? Have you checked the fuel tank vent? Most newer tractors ...
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| Riding lawnmower | 5/16/2005 |
Q: My cousin has two riding lawn mowers that experience a dramatic loss of power after running for ...
A: Have you replaced the spark plugs? You mentioned debris in the tank; have you cleaned the ...
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| gas leaking | 5/15/2005 |
Q: There seems to be gasoline leaking out my exchaust of my john deere riding mower. I mowed grass one ...
A: For what ever reason the inlet needle in the carburetor leaked. This caused gas to flow into the ...
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| 21.5 BRIGGS | 5/14/2005 |
Q: i HAVE A 21.5 BRIGGS TURBO THAT IS ON A CRAFTSMAN MOWER THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS THAT IT WILL ONLY ...
A: Most likely you have an air leak or engine vaccum problem. Did you replace the intake manifold ...
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| flooding....will not start | 5/13/2005 |
Q: would you know what causes the gas to pour out of the exhaust every time i try to start the lawn ...
A: This is caused by the carburetor inlet needle not sealing correctly. At some point the inlet needle ...
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| TORO Lawn Tractor Start Problem | 5/12/2005 |
Q: Never had a problem, last used it in November and stored it in a dry garage for the winter. I went ...
A: We rarely find bad starters. Most of the time we find a low battery and dirty battery terminals and ...
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| ring gear replacmement | 5/10/2005 |
Q: We have a 12 1/2 HP briggs & stratton engine in our noma mower the ring gear was extremly worn took ...
A: He/she was talking about the air gap between the coil and the flywheel...should be 0.010 inch. Do ...
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| lawnmower starts then dies | 5/9/2005 |
Q: I don't know much about lawnmowers at all, (yeah, I'm a single mom with no man - wa wa wa) but no ...
A: This is a common problem. You can probably fix the problem by removing the carburetor float bowl ...
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| Noma 20hp B&S Won't start w/o a jump | 5/9/2005 |
Q: I have a Noma riding tractor, 42" deck, that has a 20hp B&S engine. I bought it second hand last ...
A: Sometimes the cables will corrode inside the insulation causing the same problem. More commonly ...
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| Lawn Mover reving up and down | 5/8/2005 |
Q: I have a Poulon push mower. Has a B&S 4 hP Quattro engine. NO history was working fine. All of a ...
A: Most reving problems are caused by the carburetor. Yesterday I had the same problem with a mower at ...
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| REPAIR OF GAS LEAF BLOWER | 5/8/2005 |
Q: Eric Its a large push walk behind type with 2 large wheelsEric Hi, I want to figure if its worth ...
A: I would check the impeller. If the equipment was used as a vac then the impeller can be ...
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| Briggs and Stratton intermittent varoom | 5/6/2005 |
Q: Eric, My Briggs and Stratton lawnmower has a problem. I bought it new in Summer 2004 for $100, 3.5 ...
A: These carbs are more difficult to fix. Most engine surging is caused by a carb problem. Normally ...
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| Won't stay running | 5/5/2005 |
Q: how do i check for possible bent crank ?it starts for a few seconds but only by blocking intake& ...
A: Remove the spark plug and tilt the mower up. Two people make this task much eaiser. Have the ...
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| Won't stay running | 5/5/2005 |
Q: it starts for a few seconds but only by blocking intake& pulling cord for suction. primer bulb ...
A: Timing is controlled by the flywheel key. Most likely the problem is in the carb. Sears carbs ...
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| Sears riding lawn mower quits after getting hot | 5/3/2005 |
Q: I have a neighbor who has a sears riding mower tat quits after about 2o minutes It acts like it ...
A: Try replacing the spark plug even though it sounds like the fuel cap may be causing the problem. ...
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| craftsman lawnmower | 5/3/2005 |
Q: my husband has been gvn a lawnmower, a craftsman II, eagle I 4.0 engine. motor is good but cannot ...
A: Most likely the problem is in the carb. Craftman carbs either work really well or not at all. ...
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| cub cadet brushcutter | 4/22/2005 |
Q: I have a 4 cycle Cub Cadet string trimmer/brushcutter (model 4075), recently purchased. Ran great ...
A: Is it still under warranty? If not, I would start by removing the trimmer string shaft from the ...
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| Snapper rear engine rider | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I didn't expect to find anyone "available" for a question, but great! What I have is a Snapper rear ...
A: There is a rubber disc on your mower, it's called the friction disc. These should be available at ...
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| Snapper with 12hp Briggs and Stratton | 4/20/2005 |
Q: We were given a Snapper riding mower with a 12 HP Briggs and Straton Engine. After the engine has ...
A: Definetely check the belt. Make sure to check the deck bearings. You can do this by dis-connecting ...
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| No Spark on Wheel Horse Tractor | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 12.5 HP Kawasaki engine on a Toro Wheel Horse lawn tractor bought in 1989. I am getting no ...
A: It could be a safety switch preventing the coil or igniter from producing spark. Do you have a one ...
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| Trimmer won't start, spark plug wet | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I have a Shindaiwa T-20 line trimmer. I rebuilt the carb a few months ago, the gas/oil mixture is ...
A: Is the fuel brand new? We find a lot of customers try and use their fuel from the last mowing ...
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| Honda GC 160 Not Starting | 4/18/2005 |
Q: This 5hp motor powers a Karcher 2400 psi power washer, purchased 1 1/2 years ago and hasn't been ...
A: Depending on where you live fuel can go stale in as little as 30 days. Most likely the carb is ...
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| John Deere warning light | 4/15/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question -I have a 1993 John Deere LX 178 lawn mower.The yellow ...
A: So the light is now off? These are the worst problems!! I had a similar situation on my ...
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| Honda Harmony HRM215 Engine Racing | 4/13/2005 |
Q: I recently cleaned carb & reassembled, & now the engine races extremeley fast. Did I do something ...
A: ARe the linkages binding? You should be able to move the linkages very easily by hand...the carb ...
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| zenoah 380 c/saw fuel flow | 4/13/2005 |
Q: i dropped the carb in to a bucket of water & pumped a small amount of air in to it & found the carb ...
A: Very, very interesting. I can't recall any chainsaw carbs being porus or ever warping. We've seen ...
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| Ariens mower won't start - spitting gas | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I have recently acquired a 1998 model Ariens rear engine riding mower with a 10.5 HP B&S engine. It ...
A: This is normally caused by a defective inlet needle. The inlet needle has a rubber tip, actually ...
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| Cold start no start | 4/12/2005 |
Q: i have 3 questions one id like to know why its almost impostible to get my lawn mower started when ...
A: Most of the hard starting on a Tecumseh engine is carb related. Tecumseh carbs either work really ...
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| 13 hp honda, hard pull start | 4/11/2005 |
Q: Eric, I am working on a piece of equipment with a 13 hp honda 4 stroke engine. The pull start is so ...
A: When we have an engine with the same symtoms we start by removing each external part and pulling the ...
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| Murray Riding lawn mower | 4/11/2005 |
Q: I have an older murray riding lawn mower that has been kept in a shed for the past 6 years because ...
A: You will have to locate the deck safety switch. The safety switch is usually mounted somewhere on ...
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| zenoah 380 c/saw fuel flow | 4/9/2005 |
Q: if pulse is working fine, should the drop of oil be sucked in & blown out of pulse hole when piston ...
A: The pulse will suck and blow...this operates the fuel pump side of the carb. Make sure the hole in ...
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| MTD solenoid replacement | 4/8/2005 |
Q: I recently replaced the solenoid in my Yard Machine 400 series riding mower with a 12.5 B&S engine ...
A: Any brand volt meter will do...just make sure it has a 20-25 volt scale. Some of the cheaper meters ...
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| Homelite Bandit Leaf Blower | 4/7/2005 |
Q: I need to replace the primer bulb on a Homelite Leaf Blower (Bandit Model)that is approx. 7-8 years ...
A: Any Homelite dealer in your local area should be able to get the part for you. The carburetor will ...
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| zenoah 380 c/saw fuel flow | 4/7/2005 |
Q: Eric the saw wasn't running due to no fuel getting through to the carb, but squirting fuel in to ...
A: The pulse sounds like it's working fine. The porblem has to be in the carb. Did you check the ...
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| zenoah 380 c/saw fuel flow | 4/6/2005 |
Q: i'm working on a zenoah 380av chainsaw, after fitting a new carb kit, i cannot get fuel through the ...
A: Let me know for sure the carb number. There should be 2 halves to the carb. One side it the fuel ...
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| 6HP Briggs & Stratton | 4/5/2005 |
Q: Eric, You are correct my primer does indeed have a small hole in the center of the bulb.My primer ...
A: If the mower is still not running then the carb may be defective. You've cleaned the carb, checked ...
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| Lawn mower runs slow | 4/4/2005 |
Q: Craftsman 3.5HP, 3 years old. Last year the lawn mower died during use and would not start. I ...
A: Drain the fuel from the gas tank. Remove the float bowl nut located on the bottom of the ...
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| Timing on a Honda HR194 | 4/2/2005 |
Q: I have an a self propelled 19" Honda HR 194 rotary mower with a 4 HP overhead valve Honda GXV120 ...
A: To set the timing, turn the crankshaft until the piston is as the top of the cylinder, TDC. There ...
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