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  1. steve0701

    Winterizing a powerwasher

    After studying some complicated and messy procedcures, I made up my own. What do you think? Connect a garden hose to the input and pour a pint or so of properly diluted antifreeze (50%) into the opposite end of the hose. Then the genius part: Screw the open end into the spigot and turn on the...
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    A Tale of Two Chainsaws

    I’m not a pro, but I am the go-to guy for some of my friends when they have issues. Recently one brought me his Stihl chainsaw which would not start. It was less than a year old, but it was too much hassle for him to find the proof of purchase and bring it to a dealer for warranty work. He also...
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    Deere Lawn Tractor Does Not Roll, wheels locked

    After 25 years the old John Deere SX-75 rear-engine lawn tractor is ready to go to the parts farm. It would be a whole lot easier to move it to the street if the rear wheels would roll. When they are both off the ground they turn very nicely, but in opposite directions! Does anyone have a quick...
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    Slipping in 3rd Gear

    My 1990 walk-behind started slipping in 3rd gear recently. All the transmission gears look perfect and I changed the grease, but the problem is still there. I can feel the gears intermittently trying to catch. The belt is fine and so are 1st and 2nd. Has anyone experienced this problem? Is there...
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