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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Cloud of smoke and loss of power | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a Crafstman 42" lawn tractor with 17 HP B&S engine (311707). Quite frequently when I am ... A: From your Description, it Sounds like the Crankcase is Overfilled with Oil or the Crankcase ... | ||
| Ryobi 790r Trimmer | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Hope you are well. You have been a great help to me in the past and am seeking your expertise once ... A: 1st - Remove the Muffler and Inspect the Exhaust Port for Carbon Blocking the Exhaust Port. Check ... | ||
| Honda /GCV160 GOVERNOR | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: The engine revs to max when started. The throttle lever moves the butterfly valve but it does not ... A: You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, ... | ||
| John Deere STX38 Lawn Tractor | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I need to replace the brake pads on this tractor. There are two 3/8" bolts that appear to thread ... A: Have you Hit the Bolt Caps with a Hammer and Pin Punch Yet? Using a Pin Punch and 5 Pound Shop ... | ||
| John Deere Snowblower Model TRS 26 | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: This is not an engine problem, but perhaps you can help anyway. I need to remove the augers on the ... A: No Worries. I Work on the Complete Equipment, Not Just the Engines. Usually, Heat and Plenty of ... | ||
| John Deere STX 38 | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I just received a STX 38. I just had it service. I changed the sparkle plug, fuel filter, oil, and ... A: If this Engine is 20 Years Old, then it May have Point Set and Not Solid State Ignition. Send me the ... | ||
| stx 38 pto clutch | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: i just aquired a john deere stx38 yellow deck with a 12.5 hp kohler....the motor wont turn over. it ... A: Remove the Belts and the PTO from the Engine. Then See if the Engine Turns. It is Unusual for the ... | ||
| Kohler separator plug to quiet noisy lifters | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Have you installed one of these? 24755135S Part no. , supposedly, it prevents air from building up ... A: Sorry. I have Not Ever Used One. I have Found that Proper Maintenance and Using SAE 30 Synthetic Oil ... | ||
| 16 hp Kohler Command CV460 | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: My Kohler engine is shooting fuel out of the carb and flooding itself out. It was suggested to me ... A: From your Description, it Sounds like the Carburetor Needle Valve is Not Seating Properly. 1st- I ... | ||
| Ford YT16H hydrastatic transmission | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: Transmission stopped working. I have been searching for manual or breakdown of it to fix it. Have ... A: Who is the OEM of the Transaxle? On the Transaxle is an OEM Identification Plate. Send me the ... | ||
| Honda Mower Problem | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a self propelled Honda lawnmower that I love but lately it has become a push mower rather ... A: I Could Not Locate the Transaxle Model Numbers you Sent. I Sent Spicer an Email on Wednesday ... | ||
| Engine will not start when hot | 6/30/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a five horsepower Honda engine on an Excell model 2625 pressure washer that is fairly new (a ... A: Run then Engine as Usual. When it Gets Hot and Will Not Start, then Check for Fire at the Plug. If ... | ||
| craftsman dyt 4000, wiring | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: this sounds insane, but I am in BIG TROUBLE! I borrowed my Dad's riding lawnmower, which is hard to ... A: Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Enter the Model Numbers in the Upper Left Search ... | ||
| Tecumseh - No Spark | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: John, I have come upon a Sears 21" Reel Mower(536-81760 PE4) with a Techumseh(143-243042 ser 33620) ... A: Most Times when the Engine has a Point Set the Condensor is the Cause for No Fire. Replace the Point ... | ||
| My engine doesn't run anymore | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a tecumseh OHH50-(68143F) 5.0 hp engine on my daughter's go cart. I had to replace the ... A: Some have the Shut Off Valve and Some Do Not. The Breakdown Shows a Cut Off Valve and Does Not List ... | ||
| Craftsman Rider Drive Belt Replacement | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I am trying to take off the pulley to the mower blade so I can install the belt for the motion ... A: Usually the Crankshaft Pulley Bolt is Turned Counter Clockwise to Loosen. I Suggest you Use Spray ... | ||
| loud muffler | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: John, I have a 10yr old 2500 series Simplicity (Massey) Tractor 1692493. It has a 12HP B&S I/C ... A: From your Description it Sounds Like the Internal Baffles of the Muffler have Deteriated. The Part ... | ||
| lawn and garden tractor montgomery wards | 6/29/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
| Q: i have a signature 2000 lite series lawn and garden tractor and need to get it fixed or find another ... A: Most of the Signature mowers were made by MTD. Check for a sticker on the rear fender section or ... | ||
| My engine doesn't run anymore | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a tecumseh OHH50-(68143F) 5.0 hp engine on my daughter's go cart. I had to replace the ... A: If you Pour Gas Into the Carburetor Throat and the Engine Runs and Quits, then Remove, Disassemble ... | ||
| montgomery wards signature 2000 lite | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: i have the above lawn tractor with all attachments but the tranny is busted do you know where i can ... A: On the Transaxle is an OEM Plate. Send me the Information Off the Plate. With the Information, I can ... | ||
| B&S edger wont start | 6/29/2007 | BEN |
| Q: my B&S edger wont start I clean carb, tank and still sometimes it trys to start for like 4 sec. ... A: Oscar Here are some trouble shooting ideas. Most of the time, the possible causes and solutions will ... | ||
| B&S edger wont start | 6/29/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
| Q: my B&S wont start I clean carb, tank and still sometimes it trys to start for like 4 sec. Please ... A: Are the head bolts loose? Is the head gasket leaking? Is there and adjustment needle on the side ... | ||
| B&S Edger wont start | 6/29/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: my B&S wont start I clean carb, tank and still sometimes it trys to start for like 4 sec. Please ... A: Did you Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I ... | ||
| John deere drive belt problem | 6/29/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: I have recently aquired a older John Deere 48inch walk behind mower. It worked great for a few ... A: The model number is written in great big letters on the side of the hood. The mower still has a ... | ||
| hydrostatic drive | 6/28/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: I have a '93 Grasshopper mower model #720K w/ 20hp Kohler. The mower has been sitting for over a ... A: Someone released the pumps to move the "Hopper" when it was dead. Look for the hydro pumps, they ... | ||
| Kawasaki v twin engine on LX277 John Deere Tractor | 6/28/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: Engine starts and runs but has no power. When cutting blades are lowered for lawn cutting the engine ... A: No!!!! You have a dead cylinder. Replace the plugs and see if it gets better. If it doesn't improve ... | ||
| Stihl FS85 trimmer will not rev up | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a Stihl Model FS85 trimmer that will not rev up. It idles fine. If I try to rev it up it cuts ... A: When the Muffler was Off, Did you Notice any Scratches or Gouges in the Jug or the Piston? What is ... | ||
| how do I remove the flywheel and output shaft on my BS 252707 | 6/28/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: I have what I believe to be a B&S model 252707 11HP engine(it came off of a craftsman lawn tractor, ... A: If you are lucky you can turn the engine over. Soak the pulley with penetrating oil, Not wd40, real ... | ||
| pull rope and spring messed up on craftsman | 6/28/2007 | BEN |
| Q: My pull rope broke on my craftsman 917.377190, so I took the top off and routed the string through ... A: RIC Broken starter ropes or failure to retract are both repairs that are fairly easy. However, the ... | ||
| Lawnmower starts then stops | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have a CraftsmanModel 917.383224 3.5 HP Mower. It has always been pretty reliable. However, this ... A: From your Description, it Sounds like you need to Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor ... | ||
| Honda HRB215 | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I have had this mower for at least 10 years. It has just started blowing oil out of the bottom of ... A: You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, ... | ||
| PARTS | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: I need belts, air filter and spark plugs for a Craftsman 15 HP IC GOLD riding mower. Model 402707. ... A: You can Purchase the Parts you Require at your Local Small Engine Service Center or from Sears. You ... | ||
| Mower 46901X92A | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: John, Would you know where on the internet I could find a wiring diagram for this particular mower. ... A: Is it Possible that the Model Numbers are 46901X192A? I have No Fiche for this Model Mower and Could ... | ||
| John Deere F525 | 6/28/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
| Q: Paul. I have a John Deere F525 and need to replace the positive battery cable. It looks like i ... A: Many times you have to remove both fenders as an assembly. Can you dis-connect both cable ends and ... | ||
| Lawnboy L21ZSM is lazy? | 6/28/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: So I've posted on two other sites with no answers. Either people don't know or they are on ... A: Now we have the answer. You needed to seal around the seal. When I say "jacked up" the seal, I ... | ||
| kohler engine question | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: i have a kohler 14 hp cv14t engine on a scag 52 inch mower.serial # is 2419906954 spec no 1461.it is ... A: Lets Start at the Beginning. You Have All the Safety Switches Jumper or Disconnected (whichever ... | ||
| Lawnboy L21ZSM is lazy? | 6/28/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: So I've posted on two other sites with no answers. Either people don't know or they are on ... A: All posts on the coil need to be set the same. Here's what you need to do. Step 1. Move the ... | ||
| Craftsman Lawn Tractor | 6/28/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
| Q: TRACTOR #917-256531 MOTOR 15.5 OHV 28N707 My Dad parked this tractor a couple of years ago due to ... A: Great!!! I am Glad you are Mowing the Grass Again. Keep an Eye on the Frozen Pulley Though. It May ... | ||
| No spark | 6/27/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: My engine Briggs 295cc won't spark. What is the next step? Remove the flywheel and check the points? ... A: Unless the engine is 20 years old or older it doesn't have points. It's a coil problem. If it is ... | ||
| Mower Stops Running! | 6/27/2007 | Paul The Truthmeister Clouse |
| Q: Hey Paul, We have a John Deere STX 38. I was cutting my lawn yesterday.And the Mower stopped ... A: Really the only place the flakes can come from is the PTO clutch its self. Leave the deck belt off ... | ||
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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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