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Still in the workshop tonight & trying to fix a Husky 455 that just about has us beat - the thing starts, runs & cuts fine for the first tank of fuel........but when hot from the second tank on just loses power & will not rev underload enough to get on the power band to cut with its usual power...

Interested in your thoughts/opinions: - I recently purchased at the "right" price s/h a X748 3cyl Yanmar diesel 4x4 62" cutting deck @ 693hrs in great condition & runs so sweet I reckon it will outlast me. As luck would have it, now in lieu of cash payment/exhange for some earthmoving work for...

Ok Guys - What's the easiest way to bypass the oil alert engine start isolator when it fails on Honda GX140/GX160 engines ? We normally disconnect the yellow wire but is there a better way? We run a heap of these as they're generally a very reliable easy starting motor - So far never lost one...

Hi seeking ideas on how to fix a Kohler 15hp which is backfiring - it's just commenced backfiring , only occurs when the engine is warm at idle/standby revs after throttling down. Everthing else on the engine is fine & it runs apart from the backfiring faultlessly (i.e no oil usage, no leaks...

Has anyone every easily converted/modified their Rider/CUT 3PL from the standard Cat 0 to suit Cat1 implements? I'm needing to switch this over so I can also interchange easily the small Cat 1 gear I also have for my Iseki TX2160 18HP - slasher/blade/scrape/finishing mower ...etc. - to suit...

Hi - I just purchased S/H a JD415 @ c.200hrs, fitted with 3cyl Yanmar Diesel, Power Steering, Rear Linkage/Hyd Remotes/PTO, Rear Hyd Emptying Catcher, 54"deck - all seems in good order. I'm interested in your experience/opinions as to whether the 415, Yanmar & transmission combo are a good...