Recent content by RescueMowerRepair

Thanks for all the replies. I've been out of town a few days so that's why the delay on my response. Sorry I'm not quoting everyone who's posted here. As far as the float level- This is not a tank mounted carb. I already verified the needle being stuck open is not the issue. it holds pressure...

I did not check the float level persey, but I did check it in a way I have done in the past by cutting fuel supply to see if it improves as it uses the fuel in the bowl.

Good idea on the main jet swap. I tried that first thing but unfortunately, no change. Then I checked the valve clearance. Zero lash on both valves. Good call again. I've been doing this for 12 years and have never seen an L-head that bad. I'm really surprised it doesn't backfire as well. I'm...

Just made another verification on the rich condition. It runs tad better with no air filter at all. And even better when you force feed it some additional air.

You got the full story aside from the typo on the model number. The carburetors are aftermarket units that I've never had any issues with. Plus the fact that I tried 3 different ones... I have run it with just the fuel in the bowl and when I say its running rich, it acts like it has the choke...

Sorry guys. I was looking at the wrong work order on the model and wasn't paying attention good enough to recognize. I updated the original post. 128H02 0515 E1

Working on a 6hp 128h02 0515 E1. mounted to a DR style trimmer. came in not running and had a trashed carburetor. I replaced the carb, and did a filter oil and plug and new primer bulb at the same time. It fired on the first pull but ran just rich enough to bog but not blow black smoke, and is...

Hello, this is obviously my first post here, so I better give a bit of a Bio. I am a full time fireman and a part time small engine repair shop owner/mechanic, and I have been at it since 2009 professionally. I don't however, have much experience with Grasshoppers. Mostly due to the fact that...