Recent content by tkrotchko

I thought I'd follow up on this to say I have it running really well. I replaced the carburetor with a decent knock-off a Huztel (funny name) ($16). The gas tank was tougher. I tried 3 or 4 different grommets all them leaked to one degree or another, so, I simply bought a knock-off tank...

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Yes, I replaced all the lines, (sorry, forgot to mention), and a new fuel filter as well. I can replace the bulb, but it looks pristine. Oh, and yes, I only use the 2 stroke pre-mixed fuel that I've used in all my equipment for years (he did not, he...

Realizing that this is an old thread, I switched to Husqvarna pre-mix about 5 years ago, and it's completely done away with carburetor problems. Yes, I get it's more expensive, but there's something to be said for having equipment start the first or second pull. I would switch back to mixing...

A family member is getting to the point where he can no longer maintain his own lawn, and he gave me his SRM-225, which has seen light use, but has a couple of issues. It wouldn't start, but I noticed right away the 3-hole plug in the fuel tank was dry-rotted, and leaking fuel pretty severely...

I have an x540 and after two oil changes I'm trying to figure out a way to avoid making a mess when I change oil. There are two issues, first, the oil change bolt is in a place where different parts of the body, supports & mower deck are in the way. Second, the filter always drips a fair...