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I Tend to Love these Peltor / 3M FM Radio Headphones. I prefer the Digital Tuner Ones with the LCD Tuner; Because it is harder to Bump them out of tune when working in tight spaces. and I Typically use the Energizer Ultimate Lithium E2 Square Batteries in them. They last MUCH Longer and are...

When it Comes to Mowers; What Engine Brand is the Flat Head Hemi of Small Engines?

ILENGINE; If you think can help me here; a Local Mower Repair shop Told me that it may be a failing Safety Switch. after all it is 10+ whole years old; I figure; it's about time for electronic's to fail

I have a Hyrostatic Drive Automatic 46-inch Deck Huskee Riding Mower from Tractor supply. it's a Huskee Supreme SLT 4600. (2005 Model) It Runs Great; But; wants to Die when you letoff the Gas. What could be the cause? It has a Briggs and Stratton 22 HP ELS 656 V-Twin in it. It Runs great...

For Small Riding Mower (and) Push Mower Engines; Because they are Air Cooled; thus typically Run Hotter. I Read that "Every 100-Hours is Equiv. Too about 15,000 Car miles." Does this sound about Right? bertsmobil1; If you Manage to see this Post; can I also get your input too?

Just for Fun; Lets Pair Small Engines with the Auto Engine Equivalents! I would like those of you on this forum; Who are a lot smarter then me; to make a chart like this that is Correct!

Briggs and Stratton is now saying that; You can determine the Proper Oil Viscosity for your 4-Cycle Mower; By Evaluating your Local Climate's Average Outdoor Temperatures During your Mowing Season. They State that Their Small Engine Oil Type Recommendations are: •Use SAE 30 in warmer...

I thought this Thread could have great potential! I feel that this is a Good Mower Care Tip; That We ALL should be Reminded of... Now and again... Has it prevents you from un-intentionally flooding your Mower's Carb. If obstructions allow; your Walk-Behind Mower will Greatly Thank You; if and...

(i.e. I am Agreed bertsmobile1) That is Why I am Choosing to use Valvoline's Full-Synthetic 5W-30 High-Mileage Blend Because Valvoline states that it is possible of providing protection up to 400ºF and they also state that the their High-Mileage Blend is formulated with more anti-wear...

reynoldston; I may switch to My Mower to the Amsoil 0W-40 Once it gets 10 or 15 or so years old. And the engine tolerances Loosen up. BUT; My Mower has a Briggs and Stratton on it; and they Recommend using a Full-Synthetic 5W-30 for the BEST Protection in Outdoor Temps up to 120ºF And Since...

It is Safe to Use a Synthetic 5W-30 in 4-cycle Mower Engines! Simply for the fact that 5W-30 Engine Oil's are Designed and Engineered Too Operate has a 30-Weight Oil; When the Engine is Warm and Running. Do any of you Small Engine Guy's on this Forum agree? This information and the Experp...

My New Briggs and Stratton Powered Mower 21-Inch Cutting Path and 163cc of Quiet Power Technology. With Ready Start From Briggs and Stratton. Also features and automotive style air-cleaner to help keep the oil EXTRA Clean. Got an Oil change on Halloween Valvoline Max-life Full-synthetic High...

Re: The Reason I think Synthetic Oil is Best for 4-Cycle Mower Engines. "Who Agrees?" Thanks; sidemouse; I will run my Personal Preferance of Full-Synthetic Valvoline 5W-30 with Max Life Technology. In my 4-Cycle Engines.

Re: The Reason I think Synthetic Oil is Best for 4-Cycle Mower Engines. "Who Agrees?" Briggs and Stratton Engine owner asked: “Should I use synthetic or conventional (regular) oil in my 4-Cycle Briggs & Stratton Engine? Brigg and Stratton Answered: Our engines are designed to run on...

The Reason I think Synthetic Oil is Best for 4-Cycle Mower Engines. "Who Agrees?" I feel that the Full-Synthetic With "MaxLife" Technology (or) a Similar Synthetic is the ONLY Logical Choice for "4-Cycle" push mower engines. The Reason I feel this way: Is because it says on the bottle that...