View Profile: motoman - Lawn Mower Forum

Today, 11:06 AM

motoman replied to a thread Bleach in Lawn Care & Landscaping

One cup per gallon will kill moss. Use a bristle brush. Never tried it on other weeds.

2 replies | 81 view(s)

Today, 11:03 AM

motoman replied to a thread dead battery in Small Engine & Mower Repair

engine man , your working engine logo is the BEST!

3 replies | 87 view(s)

Today, 10:59 AM

motoman replied to a thread Lowballers! in Commercial & Residential Lawn Mowing

eric, An intelligent buyer would throw out the low ball, especially in view of the relatively tight grouping of the other bids. I am not in the biz...

63 replies | 1215 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:55 PM

motoman replied to a thread Briggs 21hp twin starved for fuel? in Small Engine & Mower Repair

chouseal, try looking at the trouble shoot charts in this forum and then let us know if you're still stuck.

3 replies | 115 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:52 PM

motoman replied to a thread Briggs flywheel scored by pick up coil in Small Engine & Mower Repair

The Intek manual says tighten the coil hold down screws (8mm) to 25 in lbs. I used the H-Frt wrench . I had put about 30-35 in lbs on using no...

1 replies | 121 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:05 AM

motoman replied to a thread Kohler Courage Engines/cracked block in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Kohler twins...hydraulic lifters?

10 replies | 259 view(s)

05-23-2013, 11:32 AM

motoman replied to a thread No Spark in Small Engine & Mower Repair

You did not tell us how old the trimmer is . My ryobi died after 10 years due to contact of magnet and coil. It was a "one bearing" crank and...

3 replies | 106 view(s)

05-22-2013, 01:06 PM

motoman replied to a thread will not start in Simplicity Forum

Mike , go to the troubleshooting charts in this forum, then ask for help.:thumbsup:

2 replies | 105 view(s)

05-21-2013, 12:41 PM

motoman replied to a thread Craftsman Lawn Mower Worked; Then, I changed battery, fuel filter and 1 spark plug... in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Check spark timing. Perhaps flywheel shift due to sheared key. Do basics, compression, etc. See the troubleshoot charts this forum. The "bowl" is...

2 replies | 133 view(s)

05-21-2013, 12:31 PM

motoman replied to a thread John Deere 212 heats up backfires and quits in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Doc , start with the troubleshooting charts in this forum.

4 replies | 144 view(s)

05-21-2013, 10:50 AM

motoman replied to a thread Lowballers! in Commercial & Residential Lawn Mowing

As DonCT suggests, so called "market force" is at work when a naive customer takes the low ball and the vendor falls on sword. You cannot tutor...

63 replies | 1215 view(s)

05-21-2013, 10:38 AM

motoman replied to a thread Craftsman mower rough idle / poor power / only runs at half choke in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Further on the weak engine. Do plugs show black fluff on tip? If you can, check compression while you're adjusting the valves

3 replies | 138 view(s)

05-21-2013, 10:30 AM

motoman replied to a thread clumps of clippings everywhere - no suction in Small Engine & Mower Repair

My rider is a 3 bagger (solid containers) . It has a screen out let for ?pressure? relief at the top of the tube (perhaps similar to the bag...

5 replies | 118 view(s)

05-20-2013, 01:30 PM

motoman replied to a thread confused!!!!!!!!!! in Small Engine & Mower Repair

With the dilution of fresh oil by gas described it may be difficult to see a liquid reading on the dip stick? That sounds like it could ignite/blow,...

5 replies | 178 view(s)

05-20-2013, 01:25 PM

motoman replied to a thread Lowballers! in Commercial & Residential Lawn Mowing

Just a homeowner but seems like true cost review and break even points will eventually drive prices to a similar level among competitors. Some may...

63 replies | 1215 view(s)

05-20-2013, 01:17 PM

motoman replied to a thread Full Synthetic oil to use in General Mower Discussion

Very believable @ 6500 rpm. Tractor motors running at fast idle producing torque...synthetic is good but a waste of $6/qt unless below 32F. ...

32 replies | 1137 view(s)

05-20-2013, 01:11 PM

motoman replied to a thread Kawasaki Breather injecting oil into carb FD731v LC in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Don't know your model, but sounds like normal is crankcase vapor only. Are there other crancase vapor outlets blocked or overfilled sump? Is engine...

2 replies | 88 view(s)

05-19-2013, 08:18 PM

motoman replied to a thread X310 johndeere in John Deere Forum

With wet grass I wait until it doubles over with water weight and windrow it out the side chute. My rider will not pick up wet grass either. Can be...

3 replies | 134 view(s)

05-19-2013, 04:12 PM

motoman replied to a thread Briggs & Stratton 21 HP OHV Intek Twin-V engine with problem... in Small Engine & Mower Repair

tedbotts, I'm sure now that it is a plot to send the bad acting Inteks to WA....kidding. Anyway glad you were able to search out the thread. A...

9 replies | 885 view(s)

05-18-2013, 06:31 PM

motoman replied to a thread 5W-30 or 10W-30 in General Mower Discussion

Husky, The ring seat issue raged on about 30 years ago and the leaking of synthetic oil is still discussed. I went synthetic gear oil in a Nissan...

34 replies | 2772 view(s)

05-18-2013, 12:49 PM

motoman replied to a thread New member with an oil leak in Honda Forum

I am not familiar with your tractor. As far as tracing leaks. You probably know how they travel- like a leaky roof. Wipe everything down so you...

1 replies | 120 view(s)

05-18-2013, 12:41 PM

motoman replied to a thread 5W-30 or 10W-30 in General Mower Discussion

lmow, You have touched the favorite topic on this forum. I like 5w-30 and use it in my Intek 24 year round. Your engine will probably kick out ...

34 replies | 2772 view(s)

05-18-2013, 12:26 PM

motoman replied to a thread Curmudgeon in New Members

Sorry, old cranky people not allowed to type text. I am one and always wait til I feel better.

1 replies | 113 view(s)

05-18-2013, 12:22 PM

motoman replied to a thread Spindle Bearing Lifespan? in Gravely/Ariens Forum

TX, Giles and Marvin, I am always impressed with the latent knowledge residing in this forum. As a tinkerer here are some comments for your review....

17 replies | 3475 view(s)

05-18-2013, 11:57 AM

motoman started a thread Briggs flywheel scored by pick up coil in Small Engine & Mower Repair

During routine maint I noticed scuffing on the outside circumf of the Intek flywheel, enough that the head of several magnet hold-down screws were...

1 replies | 121 view(s)

05-18-2013, 11:40 AM

motoman replied to a thread Briggs & stratton problem in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Mr Fred, Good eye and good ending!

7 replies | 278 view(s)