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    FC 55C edger backfire

    Edger cranks and runs good until it gets hot then it backfires through carb, dies and will not crank again it will however backfire through carb a few times while attempting to start it again also it seems to get super hot when running, engine fins are clean, muffler checked for clogging, gas...
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    mower modifacation

    Has anyone ever tried mounting a string trimmer to a zero turn mower deck where it can be used while riding the mower. I ask because I like doing my own yard work but can not walk. I have a Snapper lawn cruiser and a Toro zero turn.
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    Stihl FS 90 Coil

    Great site thanks for starting it--- I have an old Stihl FS-90 string line trimmer that belonged to a dear departed friend, it was in my possesion for repair when he died and now belongs to me. It needs an igition module (coil) which Stihl no long supplies so it looks like a used one is my last...
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    B&S 16 hp problems

    When under load the governor will open carb linkage but motor does not increase RPMs, with throttle in rabbit position the engine rpms are normal but when carb linkage is held open by overriding the governor there is no increase in RPMs. Thanks for any help to solve problem. Sonny
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    FNG

    I live in Alabama and own a 2001 Snapper Lawn Cruiser with 14 1/2 HP B & S engine, have owned Snappers for 30+ years and find them to be a good mower for the price. I am twice retired, 20+ years with USAF in aircraft maintenance and 20+ years with railroad as freight train engineer. My hobby...
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