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| B&S 22hp model 407777 lawn tractor engine | 8/13/2004 |
Q: The engine is idling high , rpm at high power 2-3x normal. Spark plug, oil change 2 days ago. This ...
A: If the engine was running fine before, then the governor should not need adjusting. Briggs engines ...
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| 16.5 briggs stratton engine | 8/12/2004 |
Q: i have acraftsman mower model no. 917.271630 bolt holding main pulley on engine broke had to be ...
A: I haven't ever had a head gasket blow on that engine, but it is possible. Briggs showed us several ...
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| B&S 12.5 ic elect start engine | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I had something come thru my block and someone told me I can buy a short block and put all my parts ...
A: It's a tough call. It used to be we sold and installed short blocks but in the last ten years with ...
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| lawn mower won't cramk | 8/11/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Yes, this mower has a pneumatic governor, and the carborator attaches to ...
A: Those governors are very difficult to mess up. Just make sure the linkage connecting the air vane ...
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| riding mower hard to turn over and start | 8/10/2004 |
Q: Removing the blade belt helped - it almost starts easy! I have two blades - now I have to figure ...
A: Check the deck hangers...these used to wear pretty bad. You will see spots on the hangers where the ...
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| Lawn Chief Riding Mower | 8/10/2004 |
Q: I was looking to find a owners manual. I found a sticker on the mower. It was made by MTD, I will ...
A: Let me know what you find. In the old days you had to go through True Value to get anything. It's ...
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| lawn mower won't cramk | 8/9/2004 |
Q: Initially, the lawn mower would crank but would not accelerate. I took the carborator off and ...
A: Briggs sells a good manual for your engine, actually the manual covers many engine models. The ...
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| snapper riding mower | 8/8/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To well i got that all together, but tried to start it and it ...
A: Governor Static Adjust: 1) Loosen screw holding governor lever to governor crank. 2)Rotate throttle ...
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| Mower won't start | 8/6/2004 |
Q: After mowing the yard last week, I washed down the mower with a water hose. My mower is a Murray ...
A: Remove the spark plug, insert the spark plug into the wire and let the spark plug touch the engine ...
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| Poulan Chainsaw oiler/flywheel removal | 8/5/2004 |
Q: I have a Poulan 1950 Woodshark model chainsaw whose oiler quit working. I have cleaned the oil tank ...
A: Not too many special tools are needed to remove the flywheel. Some companies sell a special tool to ...
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| riding mower hard to turn over and start | 8/5/2004 |
Q: It has done this since I bought it (used) beginning of last summer. If it doesnt fire the first ...
A: A partially engaged belt could definitely make the engine hard to start. Have you tried starting ...
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| Push mower blade sharpening | 8/4/2004 |
Q: Is there a special tool available to accomplish this or can I use a plain old flat file? Thanks, ...
A: You can use hand file but it may take a while to sharpen the blade. We have an actual blade ...
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| riding mower hard to turn over and start | 8/4/2004 |
Q: I have an old lawn chief with a briggs & stratton 14.5 HP motor that the starter can barely turn ...
A: Did the problem happen suddenly or has the engine sat for a while? Has the engine recently been ...
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| Engine cutting out when at angle? | 8/3/2004 |
Q: Yes, it has been working fine for years and suddenly this year it is acting up. maybe in a way I am ...
A: Usually old fuel refuses to burn so I doubt the fuel is the problem. It could be a carb problem. At ...
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| Carb adjustments | 8/3/2004 |
Q: I have a 8hp B&S engine i did a repair kit on the carb and clean it, iput it back on and it seems to ...
A: I would make sure the float level is correct by removing the carb from the engine, then remove the ...
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| Craftsman mower drive belt slipping | 7/31/2004 |
Q: my craftsman lawn tractor mower's drive belt is getting caught under the transmission pulley. I ...
A: Have you recently replaced the belt? This is the first thing we do when we have a belt that ...
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| compression | 7/30/2004 |
Q: i have acraftsman 10 hp riding lawn mower. when it is shut off and it is in the upstroke and i go to ...
A: I've never heard of double head gaskets, but it would definitely lower the compresison ratio. ...
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| Craftsman Lawnmower Repair | 7/30/2004 |
Q: We have a Crafstman rear bagger 21 inch push type power mower with a 6.25 B/S engine. We live in ...
A: I would start by removing, dis-assembling and cleaning the carburetor. Use compressed air and ...
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| Scotts Lawn Tractor | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I have a Scotts 1542 lawn tractor (I believe manufactured by Murray) and the mower drive belt broke ...
A: In theory it's easy to bypass safety switches but in reality it can be a real pain. Manufactures, ...
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| Power Trim Edger Briggs Stratton 3.5IC motor will not continue to run | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I have a power trim edger with a Briggs 3.5IC engine, Engine will start with fuel put directly into ...
A: You will remove the carb and tank as one assembly. The only linkage(s) you will have to dis-connect ...
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| I have a craftsman dlt 2000 that will not move | 7/27/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question - I have a craftsman dlt2000 els extended life twin 22ohv. when it ran out ...
A: If the belt and brake are alright, then the transaxle could be bad. I looked up your transaxle and ...
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| mtd drive belt replacement? | 7/26/2004 |
Q: On replacing a mower belt to a MTD 16hp 42in cut do you have to remove all the clips and washers to ...
A: It's usually easier,you have more room, to remove everything if you familar with the deck hangers. ...
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| B & S 35 | 7/26/2004 |
Q: Eric ..please advise..got into some real heaving mowing..believe its gone out of timing as unable to ...
A: You should have a total of 6 ball bearings. Anyhow, you need to remove the clutch, the part where ...
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| mower will not start | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I have a Craftman mower that I hit a piece of pipe and the motor stopped. The mower has spark and ...
A: You will have to replace the flywheel key; this is very common when the blade hits a solid object. ...
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| I have a craftsman dlt 2000 that will not move | 7/24/2004 |
Q: I have a craftsman dlt2000 els extended life twin 22ohv. when it ran out of gas, i was able to fix ...
A: On most mowers you have to pull the lever and hold it to move the mower. The tires are supposed to ...
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| Craftsman 19 HP Choking engine | 7/24/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- It is an opposed twin cylinder engine. Thank you Followup To Question ...
A: Most of those engines have the fuel pump built into the carburetor. So, the problem is most likely ...
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| compression | 7/23/2004 |
Q: Eric, I will adjust the valves this weekend. I can tell you that they are now (ballpark) a dime's ...
A: A couple of thousands off can make a huge difference in compression. In the old days, the L-head ...
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| gas blower repair | 7/22/2004 |
Q: A Weedeater gas blower was given to me. It won't start when my husband pulls the cord. What would ...
A: First I would replace the spark plug and make sure the fuel is less than 30 days old. Here's what ...
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| compression | 7/21/2004 |
Q: -Eric, Good points. The push rods rolled good on the pool table (after cleaning of course) I was ...
A: A lot of engines backfire these days. EPA standards have required the engine manufacutures to ...
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| old snapper mower pouring fuel | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I have an old 8 hp rear engine snapper riding mower, while I was mowing the yard there was a loud ...
A: Turn the engine over by hand using the string. Do you feel the compression stroke? You will know ...
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| compression | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Eric, I have a rider with a B&S engine, I think 14.5HP, OHV, 3 years old. I have 2 lawn mower ...
A: Great trouble-shooting. Have you checked the flywheel key? Usually tractor engines do not shear ...
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| B&S Oil Leak 28B700 Series | 7/15/2004 |
Q: My Toro rear engine rider has a B&S 28B707 engine, with a Walbro Carb. There is a oil leak at the ...
A: Does the oil smell like gasoline? If so, then either the float is bad, not likely, or the ...
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| 12 hp B&S engine | 7/14/2004 |
Q: Eric, I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all of your help with my problem, by the ...
A: I'd try some JB weld, install a $30-$40 rod, line up the timing marks on the cam and crank and fire ...
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| kohler engine | 7/14/2004 |
Q: i need to find k341aqs kohler engine for jd 216. please advise where to look? thank you Answer - ...
A: Those engines are difficult to find. Garden tractor pullers love those models. Do you have an ...
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| MTD lawn tractor steering problem | 7/9/2004 |
Q: BTW the model # is 13AU694H088 I took a look at it last night and it is pretty clear what the ...
A: I'm currently in the process of moving, so the phone is out. As for the pinion gear, my manual are ...
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| B&S 3.5HP Model 92982 Type 3180-01 Code 84022208 | 7/8/2004 |
Q: Mower fires initially when cold but runs at slow speed at full throttle/start position. After ...
A: No adjustments on the governor vane. Many times on the older mowers the aluminum carburetor warps ...
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| 12 hp B&S engine | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I took your advice and removed the starter from the side of the engine block, I didn't see any ...
A: Well, if it is ruined, then you can always cut it off with whatever tool you have handy. A Dremel ...
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| Sears Craftsman Riding Mower 1995 | 7/7/2004 |
Q: Model No is 917.257645 15.0Hp IC, Electric start 6 speed. Engine starts but when I release clutch ...
A: It is difficult to bypass the safety switches because they interface several other switches. I have ...
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| Which one should I buy | 7/7/2004 |
Q: Just to let you know I took your advice and I got my husband an Echo-GT2150si. It is a petrol one ...
A: Glad your happy. I have an old Echo, I'm guessing it's at least 10 years old and still running ...
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| Craftsman mower | 7/6/2004 |
Q: My 6.5 hp push mower that is 5yrs old will not start. Out of pulling it for about 20 times it may ...
A: Most likely the carburetor is dirty. Drain the fuel again. Get a rag or small container to catch ...
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