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| Very hot resistor in charging circuit on Tecumseh 12 HP | 12/10/2004 |
Q: I have an Ariens YT12H40 lawn tractor purchased in 1994. It is model 936003 and has a 12.5 HP ...
A: Is the resistor an Ariens part number? I checked the Tecumseh repair manual and it doesn't say ...
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| Snapper Rear Engin Rider Ignition | 12/9/2004 |
Q: I have an older snapper comet rider, and the pull start works fine but the electric starter does ...
A: All the key does is shut off/ground the engine ignition system. Did you see or connect the key ...
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| Briggs Stratton Cutting out / stall | 12/9/2004 |
Q: I used the baster as mentioned below. I removed all the gas, there was alot of debris. I then ...
A: The sponge is just a baffle so gas doesn't slosh out. Many of those carbs, especially late models, ...
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| oil leak | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I have a 1986 Honda Fourtrax 125, I put all new gaskets and piston and rings, but it still leaks oil ...
A: Unfortunately I can't help much. We're not setup as a Honda motorcycle/atv dealer. Did you ...
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| 5hp B&S stalls out | 12/7/2004 |
Q: I could only look straight down in the tank(there is a sponge that sits on top of a plastic piece) ...
A: You can try using an old turkey baster (spelling??) to suck the debris out or a siphon pump. You ...
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| winterizing | 12/5/2004 |
Q: i was wondering how should i winterize my weed trimmers and my lawnmower. what are the proper steps ...
A: The best thing you can do is purchase new fuel, add some fuel stabilizer to the new fuel and then ...
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| electric starter Tecumseh 33329 for snowblower | 12/4/2004 |
Q: My starter will turn over and engage when NOT attached to the engine. It will not turn over and ...
A: Does the shaft turn by hand? Do you have any experience repairing electric motors? Personnally, I ...
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| Kohler lawn mower surging | 12/1/2004 |
Q: Eric, Thanks for the info. I removed and totally cleaned the carb (for the third time), including ...
A: Check and clean the valve breather. Sometimes the Kohlers get dirty causing poor engine vaccumm. ...
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| Snowblower | 11/30/2004 |
Q: I have not removed the points, the coil, or the flywheel key. I took it to the shop last year, I ...
A: Try removing the points, re-installing and setting the gap to .019, a snug .019". Sometimes a ...
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| Mower Operator's Manual | 11/29/2004 |
Q: I bought an old Lawn Chief (400cc 11HP B&S, 36" deck) and it runs great but as I was driving across ...
A: Did you try your local True Value Hardware store for a manual? Send me the mower numbers, located ...
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| Replacing string trimmer pull cord | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I have a 32cc straight shaft Poulan weedwacker (approximately 2 years old). The pull cord just ...
A: They sell special pistion locking tools but a knotted string works just as will and will not dent ...
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| small engine electrical system | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I have a question about the charging systen in lawn tractor and how they work. Do they use a small ...
A: Most small engines use a small alternator. As the flywheel rotates, the magnets rotate past the ...
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| Tecumseh Engine Tune-up | 11/27/2004 |
Q: Re your request,the engine serial number is: 5107D
A: Ignition time must be adjusted on all engine except with the coil and laminations mounted on the ...
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| String trimmer | 11/27/2004 |
Q: I own a Craftsman 17 in. 5.5 amp. electric line trimmer. The other day I was cutting my grass when ...
A: I haven't repaired an electric trimmer in over 10 years...cheaper to just go buy a new one rather ...
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| Replacing string trimmer pull cord | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I have a 32cc straight shaft Poulan weedwacker (approximately 2 years old). The pull cord just ...
A: Inside the center hole on the clutch is an allen head bolt or a torx head bolt. Most of the allen ...
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| Troy Bilt lawn tractor | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I have a two-year-old Troy Bilt garden tractor model number LTX 1842. How do you adjust the brakes ...
A: Is the tractor a manual transmission or a hydrostat (automatic)? If it's a manual, look under the ...
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| Engine Backfires through exhaust | 11/25/2004 |
Q: I recently purchased a used Noma snowthrower.It has a 12hp OHV Tecumseh engine. I got the chance to ...
A: You may have an adjustment on the carb but I doubt it. Different regional areas can have slightly ...
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| replace lh lift link assy. | 11/25/2004 |
Q: craftsman 18hp 42" my deck went down on left side so cutting was not level.I saw the the LH liftand ...
A: Did the part number change? I checked out the Sears website, http://www3.sears.com/, typed in the ...
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| Kohler lawn mower surging | 11/24/2004 |
Q: I have a 2001/2 Scott riding mower with a 16 hp Kohler "Command" engine. It ran fine the first year ...
A: Some governors are dampened but most are not. More than likely the problem is in the carburetor. ...
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| snowthrower electric start won't | 11/23/2004 |
Q: -Yes, thankyou Eric. I have turned it up onto the "front" housing; thus, can see inerts of carb but ...
A: Try spraying some starting fluid directly into the carburetor throat. If you the engine is a 2 ...
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| craftsman riding lawnmower | 11/22/2004 |
Q: Eric, I tried something similar yesterday after reading similar inquiries on your site and others. ...
A: I'd recommend a new plug, drain the engine oil, (REFILL with SAE-30) and try starting the engine ...
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| Snowblower | 11/22/2004 |
Q: I have an old Bolens Snowblower with a 5HP Techumseh Engine. The seals were bad in it and leaking ...
A: Have you checked the flywheel key? You can check the timing by removing the cylinder head. Of ...
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| craftsman riding lawnmower | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I was given a 1995 10 horsepower Craftsman riding mower by my elderly neighbor after I helped him ...
A: Drain the engine oil, remove the spark plug and crank the engine over. DO NOT run the engine ...
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| Lawn mower engine | 11/18/2004 |
Q: I have a Toro 6.5 hp B&S, gauranteed to start on first or second pull for 5 years. It did just that ...
A: If the plugs continue to foul I would try an NGK or ND brand plug. They are a little more difficult ...
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| how to convert a lawn mower engine for a go-cart | 11/18/2004 |
Q: how do i convert a lawn mower engine for a go-cart
A: Is the engine a horizontal or vertical crankshaft? Horizontal engines, where the crankshaft comes ...
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| Start point to adjust a carb on snowblower | 11/17/2004 |
Q: My dad gave me an old Ariens snowblower, When i use it the first time in the dark I noticed flames ...
A: I'd start by turning the adjustment screws all the way in. Be very GENTAL...finger tight only on ...
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| Can I....... | 11/16/2004 |
Q: Ok im using it in a small car built like a go kart but strnger frame. I hope to race with my friends ...
A: To make the engine more car like, as far as a gas pedal goes, you can split the engine it half and ...
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| craftsman riding mower will not start | 11/15/2004 |
Q: i have a craftsman riding mower with a kohler 16 OHV engine. (mower model no. 917.271031) the engine ...
A: Basic electronics is all you need. Almost all safety switches are either open or closed, like the ...
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| Carburator Adjustment | 11/15/2004 |
Q: I have an old hand-me-down Craftsman chain saw with now manuals. How do I adjust the carb? It has ...
A: I would check the muffler spark arrestor screen, muffler ports and exhaust ports. On older 2 cycle ...
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| drain plug | 11/14/2004 |
Q: where is the oil drain plug on a 6.75 hp craftsman lawn mower ?eager 1 model self propelled
A: Depending on your model, it is probably under the belt cover on the bottom of the engine. I take ...
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| B&S electrical help | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I have a John deere S92 rear engine rider that my neighbor gave me. I was having problems with the ...
A: WOW!! That's an interesting set-up on the solenoid. I haven't worked on or even seen a S92 in many ...
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| B&S electrical help | 11/13/2004 |
Q: I have a John deere S92 rear engine rider that my neighbor gave me. I was having problems with the ...
A: I do not know of any way to install a pull starter on that engine. Those engines used a stub on top ...
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| Blew my engine? | 11/12/2004 |
Q: I have decided to buy a new engine.... someone on ebay is selling one and he's willing to negotiate ...
A: An impact gun is what most tire shops use to remove lug nuts. Most guns are air powered but you can ...
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| Blew my engine? | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I have a 5 year old 13.5hp Craftsman B/S engine in my riding lawnmower. As I was using it yesterday ...
A: You will have to remove the engine stack pulley and transfer it to the new engine. An impact gun ...
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| lawnmower | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I have a 4.5 hp gasoline lawnmower, Briggs & Stratton. It has started acting funny, seems like it ...
A: From your description, I'm assuming you have a float style carb. Is this correct? If so, some ...
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| poor running kohler | 11/10/2004 |
Q: Morning Eric here is the additional info you asked for; Model cv15s Spec 41567 Family SKH426U1G2RB ...
A: Try gapping the spark plug to .035. Does the engine oil smell like gasoline? I recently had a ...
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| Gas oil mix | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I have a Husky chainsaw that calls for a 50:1 mix. I bought some 2 stroke oil with a preservative ...
A: I'm prefer to use Husky, Echo or Stilh mix. We used to be a Poulan dealer but their products are ...
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| briggs & stratton lawnmower engine series 200 | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Re; Briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine Model 92508 Type 5155 01 Code 86121624 - 4 stroke I ...
A: To check the flywheel key you need to remove the top engine fan schroud, the starter clutch or ...
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| Re-Assemble Trimmer | 11/7/2004 |
Q: I took my Stihl FS44 apart a few months ago to repair what I thought was a broken drive shaft. ...
A: I checked several sources, books and on-line. Stihl no longer offers manuals for this trimmer and ...
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| riding mowers/lawn tractors | 11/6/2004 |
Q: Many Thanks Eric! Yes, I think the beneift of readily available parts for a used riding mower makes ...
A: I wouldn't worry about the higher octane and do no use lead additive. Older engines, pre 70's ...
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