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| Honda HR-215 Mower Transmission | 7/4/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a Honda HR-215-FL walk behind mower with a 3 speed transmission. The axle broke (on the short ...
A: I Really Can Not Answer the Question; How Difficult is the Repair. Some People have No Problem Using ...
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| Briggs & Stratton Fuel Pumps | 7/4/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a mower with a B&S 18.5HP Motor with a B&S 808656 fuel pump. This pump has a port for gas ...
A: The Port on the Outside of the Pump is the Vacuum Port. The Inlet Port is the Top Port on the Back ...
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| Kohler pushing oil | 7/4/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: Hey, question, Got a kohler air cooled in a JD, just started pushing oil out the crank case ...
A: Is this An OHV Engine? If Yes, then the Head Gasket May be Blown Between the Compression Chamber and ...
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| Bushwacker Trimmer Model 316-795000 | 7/4/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have misplaced my owners manual and want to remove the trimmer head which is currently on the unit ...
A: The Word "Reefing' Lost me. Sorry. Anyway If you Lock the Trimmer Shaft from Turning, then Turn the ...
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| hooking up a carb on a briggs | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I just rebuilt a 12.5 hp briggs & stratton engine and when I took it apart I took off the carb and ...
A: You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, ...
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| replacing an Ex Mark engine | 7/3/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: My older Ex Mark has a blown 19 hp Kawasaki manual start engine. I have a Craftsman rider with a 19 ...
A: When replacing any engine the critical items are enigne bolt pattern, shaft diameter and length and ...
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| craftsman 16hp lawn tractor model# 917.272067 | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a craftsman riding mower Model # 917.272067 16.0hp 42" deck automatic. When I start the ...
A: Ok Get Some Extra Fuses. Disconnect the Relay. Turn on the Switch. If the Fuse Blows, then Reconnect ...
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| STX38 | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a John Deere STX38 Black deck and the belt has just come off, fortunately not broken! Can ...
A: This Question is Best Directed to Paul. Paul is a John Deere Service Manager. I have been Trying to ...
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| Crafsman lawn tractor | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: John, I have a sears lawn tractor model 917.217050 15.5 kohler that will run for about 10 minutes ...
A: When the Engine Quits is there Fire at the Plug? Check the Gas Tanks Cap and Ensure it is Venting ...
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| kohler engine | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a kohler command 25hp motor with an external oil cooler. One of the hoses broke today and ...
A: I Suggested the Valves because Some of the Engine Models have Solid Lifters (Tappets)Depending on ...
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| JD 18hp carb adjusting | 7/3/2007 | BEN |
Q: I have a 2000 JD 325 with a 18 hp twin Kawasaki,The engine was surging at idle into mid range, so I ...
A: Mike yes the low speed Idle adjustment is one set screw and then the other is the one you set at ...
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| craftsman 16hp lawn tractor model# 917.272067 | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a craftsman riding mower Model # 917.272067 16.0hp 42" deck automatic. When I start the ...
A: Does the Engine Start and then the Fuse Blows or Does the Fuse Blow when you Turn the Key on? ...
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| engine dies | 7/3/2007 | BEN |
Q: I have a 20 hp yard machine by mtd the model number off the briggs and stratton engine is 461707 ...
A: Tony Sounds like when you start to put a load on the mower it boggs.You need to Test the engine ...
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| Ryobi 790r Trimmer | 7/3/2007 | 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: Great!!! I am Glad I Could Assist you Again. Don't be a Stranger. Stop in and Say Hello Sometime. ...
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| 18.5 ohv in a LT 1080 cub cadet | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a cub cadet bought in 204--warranty died last year of course. I have never had a problem with ...
A: I Have Seen this Problem Several Times Over the Past 5 or So Years, but it is Not a Common Problem. ...
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| Replacing an engine on riding lawnmower | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: The 18.5 Kohler in my riding lawnmower recently met its demise. I was curious if I can replace the ...
A: LOL Sorry to LOL, but I Just got a Kohler 18.5hp in the Shop and the Customer wants to Replace it ...
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| kohler engine | 7/3/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a kohler command 25hp motor with an external oil cooler. One of the hoses broke today and ...
A: Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and ...
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| valve clearance problems, not starting at all | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: John, Recently, I began having problems getting my craftsman dlt 3000 with the 18.5 hp intek ...
A: When Both Rocker Arms Are Loose, you are on the Compression Stroke. Set the Engine to the Top of ...
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| hooking up a carb on a briggs | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I just rebuilt a 12.5 hp briggs & stratton engine and when I took it apart I took off the carb and ...
A: Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and ...
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| craftsman model 917.272751 42' 18.0 hp 6 speed transaxle | 7/2/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: right wheel started leaking on the inside.started hearing a clicking noise from the rear of ...
A: Can you move the shift lever? Does it feel like you are engaging the gears? Does the mower roll if ...
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| Riding mower | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a craftsman riding mower, model 917.272030. I need to replace the electric clutch which ...
A: Have you Removed the 4 Bolts from the Engine Block that Hold the Base of the PTO Clutch to the ...
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| Craftsman lawn tractor cranks but won't start | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a Craftsman lawn tractor model 917.271022 that I purchased in mid-1999. It has the 15.5 hp ...
A: Can you Recheck the Model Numbers, Please. I Can Not Locate them in My Manuals or Online. I Use ...
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| Scotts lawnmower 6.0 | 7/2/2007 | BEN |
Q: The gas tank on my lawn mower is leaking about an inch down from the top. What can I do to fix it ...
A: juanita Here are some helpful tips. Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start. Possible ...
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| hard to shift | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a Sears T-1000 riding lawn mower. It is almost impossible to shift gears. When I depress ...
A: There are Severa Possible Causes for this. However, the Numbers you Sent me are the Series Model. ...
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| Craftsman Riding Mower | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a 1999 Craftsman 15.5 horse riding mower with a Kohler engine. Recently it has started to ...
A: Operate the Mower as Usual. When it Quits, Immediately Check for Fire at the Plug. If No Fire, then ...
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| Honda wont stay running. | 7/2/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: Ex wife has a Honda HR215 SX given with the house. Was running good and now will not stay running. ...
A: I don't have a muanul on the mower but the symptoms you described are classic dirty carb ...
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| Honda Harmony II HRT 216 won't start | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a Harmony II HRT 216 that won't start. It seems that when I pull the cord no spark is going ...
A: Disconnect the Control Bracket Shut Off Wire First, Check for Fire at the Plug. If Still No Fire at ...
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| 18 B&S Engine - Starting Running Problems | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: Had sent you an earlier Email on 6/16/07 relative hard starting and stops running. your return ...
A: Yes I Remember. This is a B&S Model 422707-1214. I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you ...
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| My 18.5 Craftsman blew up | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: John, You gave an excellent response to Rick and his blown B&S engine, it applies to me also.See; ...
A: From the Information I have Seen and Read, I See No Reason for the 31P777-0602 to Replace the ...
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| GCV160 leaks fuel after shutdown | 7/2/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: My Honda GCV160 leaks fuel from the choke-side of the carburetor and into the air cleaner assembly ...
A: This has Become a Common Problem. The Carburetor Needle Valve is Not Stopping the Gas Flow to the ...
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| john Deere 345 | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: My John Deere 345 with a 20 hp liquid cooled Kawasaki starts great and runs and mows for an hour ...
A: A Bad Fuel Pump, Gas Tank Cap Not Venting Properly and the Valves May Require Adjustment. I Suggest ...
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| toro 10-32xl maintenance | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: Just bought a toro riding mower 10-32XL. When the blade is disengaged the motor runs rough. When the ...
A: From your Description, it Sounds like the Carburetor Mixture Screws May Require Adjustment. The ...
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| john deere lx188 | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a lx188 that has been working great for me. I recently did a oil change, new plugs and new ...
A: Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. Check the Seat Safety Switch. ...
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| riding lawn mowers engines | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I'm fixing to purchase a new riding lawn mower. In your opinion, which engine is best?
A: A While Ago I would have Told you Briggs, Kohler or Lawn Boy. Now However, They All are About the ...
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| garden tiller | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I just bought off craigs list an old 3 HP Toro garden tiller. What is the size of the forward drive ...
A: You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, ...
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| Honda GCV160 crankshaft main seal | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: I have a leaking main shaft seal on a Honda GCV160 (vertical shaft 5.5hp) Can I remove & replace ...
A: You are on the Right Track. I Used a Slide Hammer to Remove the Upper and Lower Crankshaft Seals ...
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| lawnflite 404 | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: i have put diesel instead of petrol in my mower can you tell me how to drain the fuel please many ...
A: The Numbers you Sent me are the Series Numbers. However, Remove the Fuel Line from the Carburetor ...
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| valve clearance problems, not starting at all | 7/1/2007 | John C. Bridgers Sr. |
Q: John, Recently, I began having problems getting my craftsman dlt 3000 with the 18.5 hp intek ...
A: The Engine is Set at TDC to Correctly Set the Valve Clearance. Both Valves are CLOSED when the ...
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| blade turns but will not cut | 7/1/2007 | Eric A. Jones |
Q: I have a small craftsman riding mower, when I engage the blade it turns, however it does not cut the ...
A: The first item I would replace is the belt, part number 754-0495. You can purchase the belt from ...
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| setting overhead valves | 7/1/2007 | BEN |
Q: I have a mtd riding mower with a 14.5 hp. briggs and stratton engine with overhead valves.The book ...
A: JIM either one is ok.Use a feeler gauge to check the gap between the valve lifter and valve stem ...
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