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Yesterday, 06:50 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread What's the WORST Lawn Boy? in Lawn Boy Forum

I'd say anything with an F-series engine has at least one good thing going for it. The Lawn-Boys made today are much worse. They're just generic,...

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06-15-2013, 07:38 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy 10424 Idle Jet Replacement in Lawn Boy Forum

I am officially hooked on this now. :laughing: I just have to find one for a good price. But I'll be patient. It's not like I don't have enough...

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06-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy 10424 Idle Jet Replacement in Lawn Boy Forum

I guess kijiji.ca is Canadian version of CraigsList -- I got a re-direct to a home page when I tried that link. Anyway... $25 is a great deal for...

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06-15-2013, 05:51 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy 10424 Idle Jet Replacement in Lawn Boy Forum

This is getting interesting enough that it's getting me curious... I need to get a Dura-Force engine so I can try this. Thanks turfboy1997. ...

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06-14-2013, 04:10 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread 2000 Lawn Boy Silver Pro 2 stroker new carb needed or help with the OE carb in Lawn Boy Forum

If I were you the first thing I'd try is turfboy1997's suggestion about replacing the jet (he gives a specific part #). That was in the link that I...

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06-14-2013, 06:31 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread 2000 Lawn Boy Silver Pro 2 stroker new carb needed in Small Engine & Mower Repair

I'm sorry I wasn't clearer about where to search. :confused2: I meant to search on this website in the brand-specific section devoted to Lawn...

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06-14-2013, 04:48 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread 2000 Lawn Boy Silver Pro 2 stroker new carb needed in Small Engine & Mower Repair

I think you have a Dura-Force engine. If that's the case, the tendency to run lean may be a built-in problem. I've never had one of those...

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06-12-2013, 06:08 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn-Boy 5024 Date of manufacture in Lawn Boy Forum

I hope the vinyl that you use is resistant to fuel, etc. Same point applies to any paint that you put on a mower, of course. I think they...

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06-12-2013, 04:11 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread How do I store my Lawm Boy? in Lawn Boy Forum

I think the main thing is to leave the carb dry and you've got that more than covered. It sounds like you are doing a great job. The only thing I...

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06-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn-Boy 5024 Date of manufacture in Lawn Boy Forum

How about the "Lawn-Boy" lettering on the shroud? That's not a decal -- it's paint -- right? Will you use white paint with a stencil?

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06-10-2013, 02:16 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Can you help identify this Toro w/ Suzuki 2-Cycle engine? in Toro/Wheelhorse Forum

I'm glad you were able to find the model number. Mine was gone along with its decal. :laughing: That Suzuki engine is a beast. The deck and...

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06-08-2013, 06:31 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy runs high rpm in Lawn Boy Forum

I think there must be a fairly significant leak for it to run fast with the butterfly closed. Keep in mind that, unlike a chainsaw, a rotary mower...

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06-07-2013, 05:47 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Which oil do you use? in Lawn Boy Forum

Maybe I'm not looking in the right kind of store. Thanks for the link.

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06-07-2013, 05:44 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Just picked up a 1994 Lawn Boy Gold Series 10415 in Lawn Boy Forum

Are you saying that fuel caused the paint to peel (see other thread on the LB 6277)? I would think that fuel gets spilled on those tanks all the...

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06-07-2013, 05:38 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Super Commercial 6277 Bricktop 1969-1970-1971? in Lawn Boy Forum

Wow, that's a great find. It's definitely worth the five hour drive. You did a great job writing this up with your excellent photos. :thumbsup: ...

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06-06-2013, 08:47 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Which oil do you use? in Lawn Boy Forum

Yeah, I don't think we have that brand down here. We do have two-stroke dirt bikes. :cool: I have a Bultaco Matador (250cc) that needs an engine...

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06-05-2013, 06:36 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread My Lawn Mower Repair Thread (56k warning) in Small Engine & Mower Repair

What was the problem with the electric starting system? I admire your tenacity in working through that problem. But I think electric starters...

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06-05-2013, 06:27 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Which oil do you use? in Lawn Boy Forum

Do you mean to write "Castor"? I don't think that's a brand down here in the USA. Maybe it's a Canadian brand. I use Poulan two cycle oil at...

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06-05-2013, 06:18 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy runs high rpm in Lawn Boy Forum

I don't think running too lean will cause the symptoms you describe. The governor should still cut in and close the throttle at the same rpm. A...

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06-04-2013, 05:11 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Lawn Boy runs high rpm in Lawn Boy Forum

If the suggestion in post #2 doesn't work could you take off the shroud (the big plastic cover containing the gas tank) and take a photo of the carb....

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06-03-2013, 05:30 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Rebuilding a 1978 5124 in Lawn Boy Forum

Pennsylvania to Ontario and back. :laughing: Swing by Georgia too. :cool2:

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06-01-2013, 03:36 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread lawn-boy 5124 1977 commercial 19" cut in Lawn Boy Forum

You might find this link useful: Lawn-Boy Service Manuals 1950-88 Oldboys is correct -- there is a metal rod that moves up and down according...

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05-31-2013, 08:53 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Am I crazy or am I just a LB nut? in Lawn Boy Forum

I'm probably as nutty about my collection as anybody but I don't know about 150 miles... I also have an aversion to wasting time sitting in a car. ...

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05-28-2013, 05:33 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread My Lawn Mower Repair Thread (56k warning) in Small Engine & Mower Repair

That makes me think the governor may be set wrong. Is there any way to adjust it? I can't believe it was designed that way. Anyway -- keep up...

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05-27-2013, 04:30 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread new member in Lawn Boy Forum

That's an F-series engine and I think most, if not all. carbs from other F-series engines would bolt on -- but I'm not sure about the governor...

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05-27-2013, 04:26 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread The high cost of maintaining the old Lawnboy mowers. Is it worth it? in Lawn Boy Forum

You could sell some of that stuff on eBay after you decide which parts you are likely to use. I wouldn't call new-old-stock parts for two-cycle...

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05-26-2013, 11:38 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread My Lawn Mower Repair Thread (56k warning) in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Is that coat hanger wire? :laughing: When I was a kid (many moons ago) using that (as opposed to getting an actual replacement part :ashamed:)...

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05-25-2013, 07:12 PM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread new member in Lawn Boy Forum

:welcome: Please post some photos of your mowers. Do you have any made before 1970? I'd really like to see and hear about those.

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05-21-2013, 12:35 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread The high cost of maintaining the old Lawnboy mowers. Is it worth it? in Lawn Boy Forum

In the four years that I've been a LB hobbyist I've seen them become more scarce so you're right about your timing. However, your place (in...

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05-20-2013, 01:51 AM

Two-Stroke replied to a thread Rebuilding a 1978 5124 in Lawn Boy Forum

Even though the guy lied to you the mower was well worth $20. If it were me... I doubt that I would have done all that (time and $$$) to restore it....

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