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New Vanguard 305cc engine put on old mower November 2022. Have used it several times, most recently four days ago; never had any problem starting on first or second pull. Today I cannot pull the rope more than about a foot. If I use both hands and pull slowly, the crankshaft will turn but I...

Problem solved. I managed to get a good look at the mechanisms and, with my wife in the seat and pushing the pedal, we jiggled things for awhile. The problem seemed to be a frozen pivot pin (represented by parts 12-15 on the diagram). I used a solvent to clean it out and then lubed it. Works...

I had all that service done in December and ran the mower only a couple of times since then to pull a garden cart. I did run over some gravel the last time I used it, so I'm expecting to find a chunk when I look,

Thanks for the parts diagram. Having that for reference should be a big help. In looking at the diagram, I conclude that the lug on the side of part No. 7 engages the "fin" on top of part No. 13 to keep it from coming backwards when the parking brake is on. Is that correct?

The parking brake will not engage on my Model 135 mower. The foot-operated brake itself works OK. The orange plastic parking brake handle on the dashboard seems to be intact but the metal rod that leads down to the brake mechanism from that handle won't move up or down. The brake safety switch...

I'll keep looking for a generic cover but think your idea of golf club grip tape may actually be the way to go. As to your other suggestions, I will be trying them. There's no disability support store close to me but I bet Amazon will have something. Thanks for the help.

My hand arthritis is getting so bad that my doctor has suggested using a padded cover on my car's steering wheel. Sounds good. Even better would be one for my 150 series lawn tractor's steering wheel. Nothing on Amazon or doing a general Google search. Local Deere dealer says never heard of one...

Is there any type of fuel gauge available for the JD 100 series lawn tractors? I know that after-market gauges that replace the original fuel caps are available for many brands and models. What about JD? If nothing is out there, does anyone have advice on how to check when light levels are...

My 1994 vintage DR Field and Brush Mower and its Lawn Mowing deck are still going strong. However, I am unable to find 30" blades for the mowing deck. Those of you familiar with this mower know that discharge is to the left which means the blades rotate counter-clockwise. Country Home...

I have one of the older high-wheel DR Field and Brush Mowers and mostly use the lawn mowing deck attachment. I'm on my last replacement blade and can't find more. Country Home Products no longer stocks them and knows of no other source. So I'm looking for a new or lightly used 30" mowing deck...

My 1994 vintage DR Field and Brush Mower has a B & S Model 190402 engine. It has been quite reliable until today. It started alright (as usual on the 5th pull) and seemed to be OK until I put the choke in the full run position. Doing that promptly killed the engine. I re-started the engine...

I pull a small utility cart holding a 40 gallon water tank behind my John Deere mower in order to water plants on parts of our property that aren't convenient to hose bibs on the house. At the moment, water discharge is by gravity only; it works but is slow. A small DC or AC pump could be...

In 1994 I bought a DR Field and Brush Mower, including both the brush deck and the mower deck. This is the old type mower with spoke wheels, intermediate between the original Bachtold type and the modern models with pneumatic tires. I use the brush deck occasionally for its intended purpose...