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| 7HP troy rototiller coil testing | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Last fall I put away my tiller, running perfect. I had replaced the points, condenser, spark plug, ...
A: Pull the plug. With the plug attached to the plug wire groud the plug agaisnts the engine block and ...
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| B&S motor | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Matt, I have an old Briggs 300421 12hp cast iron engine that has spark and gas, but refuses to ...
A: If you dont suspect the carb is fouled and you know it has spark then it sounds like a compression ...
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| generator | 2/2/2007 |
Q: l have a tecumseh 10 hr generator =. bought it used from a friend using it latley in the ...
A: If your sure there is no spark then the next thing to check would be the kill wire that runs from ...
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| Honda Gcv160 5.5 need timing marks | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I need the timing marks or specs to the above, the belt on our log splitter has came off. Its a ...
A: There is an arrow on the crankshaft lobe that should line up with a mark running down the center of ...
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| wheel removal | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have what I think is a simple question...how do I remvove one wheel (for remounting) from ...
A: Spray some penetrant like wd40 on the nut and let it soak in 10-15 min. try to see if you can ...
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| honda gc 160 5 hp | 1/24/2007 |
Q: i have the honda gc 160 walk-behind tiller.lately the machine is starting ok but after a while, ...
A: If it starts and runs fine only to die out 5-10-15min later I would inspect the gas cap first. It ...
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| Briggs and Stratton Vanguard OHV engine | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Good day. The B&S engine mounted on a Coleman generator leaks oil from what appears to be the ...
A: this is hard to determine without finding out exactly where the oil is coming from. but could just ...
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| engine | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 13.5 horse BS engine that runs high low as if being regulated by the governor, under load ...
A: surging is usualy a cause of the governer arm that is attached to the samll shaft of the governer ...
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| 2003 Craftman with B&S 20HP Riding Lawn Tractor | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I just took my riding lawn tractor of storage (it had also been shipped on a moving truck half way ...
A: No I dont think its bad. sounds like the throw out gear is stuck form sitting for awhile. try ...
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| craftsman lawn tractor - removing Wheel | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I need to replace the rear wheel on my craftsman lawn tractor. I don't know how to remove the tire ...
A: soak it in lots and lots of penatrant. vibrating it by tapping on it with a hammer can help speed up ...
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| High reving push mower | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a push mower that has been reving high. It almost sounds like the engine is running at full ...
A: My first guess would be that the govener has loosend and slipped. From the throttle plate on top of ...
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| B&S lawnmower spewing oil | 5/3/2006 |
Q: 2 weeks ago I changed the oil and replaced the blade & air filter on my 12 year old Craftsman ...
A: when you check the oil level make sure the dipstick is seated all the way down. If its a screw on ...
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| water in fuel ? | 5/2/2006 |
Q: My son left my mower (Briggs and Stratton Craftsman walk behind) out over a weekend of heavy rain. ...
A: Yes you most likely have a little water in the tank and carb. Here is a quick fix that might work. ...
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| tecumseh engine on 1986 snapper | 5/2/2006 |
Q: no power at high rpm, smoke coming out of the breather line? between carb and engine..not sure the ...
A: Your 20 yr old mower has had a long productive life. You obviously took care of it to keep it ...
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| wheel horse mower | 5/2/2006 |
Q: i have a 1991 wheel horse 312-8 with a 12hp kolher engine. it was running fine and then the engine ...
A: Air from the breather tube is normal at this point. The next step is to remove the head and ...
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| toro lawn mower won't start | 5/2/2006 |
Q: My elderly friend purchased a Toro self propelled mower about 2 years ago. Each year we have a heck ...
A: The float needle and seat are not sealing allowing the carb to flood. The carb itself is probably ...
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| briggs 11 horse | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I have a briggs 11 horse motor. is the coil supposed to be grounded or it the ground for installing ...
A: The small black or green wire that slips onto the male conector on the coil is for installing a kill ...
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| craftsman 917.377521 lawnmower | 5/1/2006 |
Q: My mower won't start. It seems to not be getting any fuel. The fuel comes out of the tank just fin ...
A: Its clogged inside from either stale fuel, debri, or water, clamp the fuel line and remove the the ...
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| SMALL ENGINE REPAIR | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A MURRAY LAWN PUSH MOWER WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL AND YOU GO TO START IT IT STARTS AND THEN ...
A: I belive this mower has the maetal gas tank on the side and the small plastic carb mounted to the ...
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| no spark | 5/1/2006 |
Q: lawn mower sat all winter went to start it wont start no spark it is a briggs&stratton 6hp 4stroke ...
A: No you dont need a new flywheel. The magnets you are refering to are really just counterweights to ...
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| Pull rope and cut off | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a Briggs 5/0 hp tiller. Pull rope broke, side mounted. Took off, but when rewinding after ...
A: Unfortnantly the starter has to be replaced. I know of no way to service this type of starter ...
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| starter clutch B&S 4hp engine | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 4hp Briggs and Statton lawnmower engine. After it starts and pulls the cord back in, it ...
A: The noise is coming from the plastic or metal arms that swing out and engauge the cup on top of the ...
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| lawn mower keeps cutting off | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a lawn mower with a Briggs & Straton engine. It's pretty old but runs well. It keeps on ...
A: Check the gas cap. If the vent is broken the tank cant breath as the gas is being used. it creates a ...
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| Toro pull cord doesn't pull smoothly-binds | 4/30/2006 |
Q: Toro 6.5, 4-cycle about 8 years old -- rope binds when pulled and does not pull soothly enough to ...
A: It sounds like the mower was tipped on the wrong side and allowed oil to run through the case ...
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| Can't get a spark | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I have an older ('86) Murry with a Briggs Quantum 4.0hp engine. I haven't used it in quite a while. ...
A: Use a business card to set the gap. Turn the flywheel till the magnets on the flywheel are in front ...
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| Toro drive belt | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I have a Toro 6.5 hp self propelled 22" mower. My question is how do I replace the drive belt of the ...
A: That model was not in my database im assuming you need to remove the blad adaptor on the end fo the ...
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| Carburetor problem | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I have a DR Chipper with a Briggs & Stratton model 422437 18 hp engine. I bought it new four years ...
A: Get it running as you say you can and spray carb cleaner around the gaskets where it mounts to the ...
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| Briggs & Strat 6hp won't stay running | 4/29/2006 |
Q: Not really a question but some information regarding Briggs & Strat 6hp motors that will start but ...
A: You got it, I would have to agree with you. Whenever I work on a carb the fuel tank allways gets ...
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| sears lawn mower wont go into gear | 4/29/2006 |
Q: We have a 1999 sears 21.5 horse power with a 42" cut. Last year I had to replace the mower deck. ...
A: The belts would be my first area of concern the main drive belt could be worn and slipping or may ...
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| small mower repair | 4/28/2006 |
Q: Matt I just put a tune up kit on my Craftsman mower.A 21" mulching,not self propelled. #917388360. ...
A: There should be a spring attached to the carburetor stem located at the top the carburetor. This ...
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| Craftsman mower wiring problem | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I have a Craftsman mower with the 12hp B&S engine. It's pretty old, but it worked fine last summer. ...
A: check the voltage at the starter when you turn the key make sure the key switch is working properly ...
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| Carburator floods and gas gets into engine oil | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I purchased a 2005 Murry with a briggs engine, from another person. The carburetor floods without ...
A: The float needle valve is not sealing or the float has a small hole in it filling with gas and is ...
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| toro lawn mower not starting | 4/27/2006 |
Q: i have a 1985 toro lawn mower 22 inch cut..model 20684, susuki engine...2 cycle ...rear bag rear ...
A: I understand your pain. I had a 2cycle lawn boy for 25years and hated to see it go. The flooding ...
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| Briggs Motor | 4/27/2006 |
Q: What Would I need to do in order to run a verticle shaft engine in the horizontal position? I can ...
A: I'm not sure how well this would work. But would be cool if you could make it happen. The side of ...
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