Recent content by jeruss

Hi, Guys. I have a 14.5 HP Briggs OHV single cylinder on a riding mower. It currently runs somewhat rough as it spits through the intake and occasionally backfires. Is this most likely the valves not seating correctly? Should I lap the valves? If so, what grit should I use? I adjusted the...

Hi, Guys. I have a Craftsman 20 hp (model number 461707-0145-E3) riding mower that surges not only on idle but also when the throttle is opened. I can still cut grass but would like it to run smooth. I thought that there was a restriction in one or more of the orifices in the carb and decided...

I am working on a friend's line trimmer that has this Simple Start feature. I have never come across it before so I am not sure how it works. With the Simple Start engaged, the trimmer will start. As soon as I pull the throttle to disengage the start feature the trimmer dies. Is this most...

Hi, Guys. Does anyone know how to remove the primer bulb from those cheap Pula-a-prime carburetors. I need to soak the carb. in cleaner and didn't want to immerse the primer bulb. Thank you.

Does anyone know where I can find an electrical schematic for a Craftsman 24" riding mower with chassis model number 247.270251? Thank you.

Hi, Guys. I had a spindle come apart last summer. The bearings came apart. I have attached a couple of photos. I was planning on buying another spindle assembly, but I am not sure if I will be able to fit the spindle into the assembly. Is this correct? Do I need another spindle as well...

Hi, Guys. Has anyone had any success in rebuilding the two-stroke rotary ball carburetors by Zama used on Echo's products. Is it a better decision to just buy another carb. I just know that if I buy a rebuilt kit nothing will change, and then I will have to still buy another carb. I have...