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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Honda GC160 small engine | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: This unit just wont start. I bought a Campbell Hausfeld power washer (PW2450) at a lawn sale "as-is" ... A: Will the Engine Try to Start if you Use Starter Fluid. The Carburator Needs to be Soaked Overnight ... | ||
| Home lite little Red XL UT 10741 | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I replaced the fuel cap and the same thing happened. OK How do I clear that return line from the ... A: If the Return is Stopped Up, Remove the Line from the Carburator. Empty the Gas Tank and Blow ... | ||
| Slow cranking, will not start. | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a 2003 model mtd 18 hp riding mower. briggs engine. It will only crank very slow if at all, ... A: Have the Starter Load Tested. The Starter Brushes May be Bad. Testing Under No Load will Not Help. ... | ||
| Grass fills one bag only | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: In 2005 I bought a Troy-Bilt Bronco Model J609; AT; 18.5 HP; 42" cut. I also bought an MTD twin ... A: Do you have the High Lift Bagger Blades or the Bagger Blade Lifts Attached to the Blades? If you ... | ||
| murray lawn mower | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I am having a problem with my lawn mower recently. For the past month, the mower runs, but the ... A: Send me the Make, Model, Type and Code Numbers Off of the Engine and the Model Numbers Off of the ... | ||
| Homelite SX-135 Trimmer Primer Bulb | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I need part numbers and source to purchase for the fuel primer bulb, rubber hoses between fuel tank ... A: These are the Part Numbers Out of the Shop IPL. 1- Grommet w/ Tubing # 07469 2- Carburator Kit # ... | ||
| riding mower | 10/2/2006 | Eric A. Jones |
| Q: the mower has a brigs engine....6 years old....model 13AQ609G063, serial number...1C28OH10256the ... A: The model number you provided is for the tractor. Based off that number I believe you engine is a ... | ||
| pull cord on b & s | 10/2/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: pull cord on briggs and straton broke. i understand how the rope feeds into the spring tension but ... A: After the Pulley is Turned Tight and Reversed 1 Turn; you Push the Rope Through the Hole in the ... | ||
| no fire | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: 12.5 engine has no fire to plug has overhead valves have removed wire from coil removed all wires ... A: Send me the Make, Model, Type and Code Numbers Off of the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate a ... | ||
| Lawn Chief Tiller Model 161LC-K | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Picked this up at a garage sale and it looks to be in very good shape, but can't find an operation ... A: Cooper: I found an Illustrated Parts List/Breakdown at this Addy ... | ||
| Riding mower | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Item: Sears Craftsman riding mover model 917.271061 with Kohler 15.5 OHV Problem: My mower will ... A: Go to this Addy http://www3.sears.com/ and Click on the Lawn Equipment Box. Then Enter the Model ... | ||
| MTD rider poor start + stalls | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a 1997 Yard Machines rider with a twin cylinder 18.5 B&S. It has not been used in a while. I ... A: Remove the Carburator and Clean and Rebuild it. The Pump is Part of the Carburator. Send me the ... | ||
| no ignition | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a Troy Built rototiller with a Tecumseh OH195EA engine. When I tried to start it it had no ... A: The Coil/Ignition Module May be Bad. Even new Ones are Defective. Disconnect the Coil Shutoff Wire ... | ||
| small engine | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: where do the wires from the magnito connect to the engine? thank you its an old gokart engine very ... A: The Metal Engine Cover that has the Recoil Starter in it Should have the Model, Type and Code ... | ||
| john deere L120 | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have an L120 and love it, almost 100 hours on it. Well today I was mowing and all the sudden the ... A: You can View a Breakdown of this Mower at this Addy ... | ||
| Pull cord on an Echo Pb400e | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Afternoon John, Hi, I have an Echo power blower 400. The pull cord breaks three times a year. I ... A: Turn the Recoil Pulley Towards the Hole the Starter Rope Exits the Housing until it Can Not be ... | ||
| 6.5 gts brigg flooding | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: only numbers found are on cover family 2bsxs 1901hv 275260 thanks davemy briggs gts 6.5 hp toro ... A: The Model Numbers are Stamped into the Metal Engine Cover Most Times. I Suggest you Clean the ... | ||
| mower blade | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: My mower blade engages but the blade doesn't turn. It worked before someone sharpened the blade and ... A: It is Possible that the Blade was put on Improperly. Send me the Make and Model Numbers Off of the ... | ||
| 6.5 gts brigg flooding | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: my briggs gts 6.5 hp toro super recycler mower ran out of gas. after refilling it wouldn't start. ... A: The Carburator May have Gotten Trash into the Float Needle and Seat and Causing the Engine to Flood. ... | ||
| Snapper Lawn Mower | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Model : T120 G33 Serial : 35631118 Can you help? I am looking for some avise on the above Snapper ... A: You can View a Breakdown of the Mower at this Addy http://www.partstree.net/parts.asp and Click on ... | ||
| Blade belt replacement | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a 42" Wizzard and need to replace the belt. I remove the pins to drop the deck - yes. Will ... A: Send me the Model Numbers Off of the Mower, Please. With these Numbers I May be Able to Locate a ... | ||
| Compression release problem | 10/1/2006 | Eric A. Jones |
| Q: I have a Briggs & Stratton 3.5 hp horizontal shaft engine mounted on a side walk edge-er. Engine ... A: As the engine spins faster after it starts the spring cause the cam to change timing and increase ... | ||
| Briggs & Stratton compression release | 10/1/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a Briggs & Stratton 3.5 hp horizontal shaft engine mounted on a side walk edge-er. Engine ... A: Im Sorry but I have Never Seen a Cam Setup the Style you Described. If the Cam Lobes are Not Turning ... | ||
| Craftsman DYT 4000 | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: i have a craftsman DYT 4000 riding lawnmower, it has been running fine, i went to use it today and ... A: Jumper the Seat Safety Switch. Send me the Model Numbers Off of the Mower, Please. With these I can ... | ||
| toro recycler electric start lawnmower | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I start my mower (not with the electric start) and after 3 or so seconds the engine dies. What ... A: Make sure the Gas is Free Flowing to the Carburator and the Gas Tank Cap is Venting the Tank ... | ||
| Craftsman Push Lawn Mower | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I forgot to mention I never worked on any type of engine and know only some basic things. Where is ... A: On Page 1 of 5 the Crankcase Vent is Identified as Breather Assembly (diagram #7) Is the Blade ... | ||
| lawn tractor battery problems | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I did what you said to, and got the following information: Not running, the battery reads 12.42 ... A: Sorry for the Delay. We had Storms come through and I Lost Power. Im Back Now. From your Readings I ... | ||
| Toro Wheelhorse 1638 Hydrostatic Transmission | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: My Toro makes a roaring noise when the transmission is placed in reverse or if I'm going downhill at ... A: You can View this Mower at this Addy https://lookup2.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro and ... | ||
| Replace drive belt on Toro 521 snow throwerr | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: How do I replace the drive belt on my old Toro 521 2 stage snow thrower, probably around 1986? A: The Actual Model Numbers will Be Similar to this Number; 5210A, 5213, ect. You can go to this Addy ... | ||
| gravely deck | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: john it is the arm on the deck on the left side. the break is in front of the weld about a inch or ... A: You can go to this Addy ... | ||
| shopping for small engines | 9/30/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I'm looking for a gas powered pressure washer for around $400. The Home Depot/Lowes stores have 3 ... A: Of the Ones you Listed I have to Go with the Briggs Intek 7Hp. The Only Problem this Engine is ... | ||
| Honda GX 200 6.5 HP | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: John, Your orginal reply to me was accidently deleted. My question had to do with the Honda ... A: Glad you Wrote back. The Caburator on this Engine has No Adjustment for the air Mixture. It is All ... | ||
| Craftsman riding mower problem. | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a Sears Craftsman riding mower 10.0 HP, 30 inch cut model 536270112. Two days ago I mowed the ... A: When the Clutch/Brake is Released, the Belt Diagram # 54 Should be Tight. You need to Check the ... | ||
| no Ignition | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: John, Still stumped ,yes even with the shut off wire disconnected at the coil it will not fire even ... A: Have you Checked the Magnets on the Flywheel? If this Engine doesnt have Point Set and the Breakdown ... | ||
| spark plug keeps fouling in lawnmower | 9/29/2006 | Curt Worth |
| Q: I have a Husqvarna w/Honda GCV 160 engine. It is only 4 months old and has fouled the spark plug ... A: Are you sure that it is the right spark plug for the mower? It sounds like somthing is plugged up in ... | ||
| Engine Won't Start | 9/29/2006 | Curt Worth |
| Q: I own a Murray Rider Lawn Mower (425600x8A. The engine is made by Briggs/Stratton. The engine will ... A: Take the Fuel line off of the carb and let it drain into a bucket & turn it over and see if fuel ... | ||
| mitsubishi generator | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I HAVE A MITSUBISHI GENERATOR THAT WHEN IT GOES FROM HIGH IDLE TO LOW IDLE IT SHUTS OFF, ALSO WHAT ... A: Most Times the Problem you Described is Caused by 1 of 4 Things. 1- The Carburator Idle Air Jet is ... | ||
| lawn tractor battery problems | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: i am working on finding the problem with a 1998 power pro lawn tractor by mtd. The battery is ... A: No Worries. If you have a Multimeter you Good to Go on the Electrical Testing. With the Engine ... | ||
| craftsman mower | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: #917377591--eng#143.986700---carb # seems to be 5005G8G--we are trying to make the machine ... A: Are you ure of the Carburator Numbers. I See a Number 640020 Carburator Listed for this Engine. Did ... | ||
| piston | 9/29/2006 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I work at a lawnmower shop in south georgia and a man brought in a piston out of an engine that he ... A: If that was Done by a Repair Shop, Tell him Not to Go Back. If it isnt the Piston or an Oversized ... | ||
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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Expertise
Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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