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I'm working on a 14" Echo chain saw that someone had thrown away. I discovered after almost complete disassemble that the reason it was locked up was because the flywheel had crashed into the magneto. I finally got it all put back together, but it won't run. It has good spark, it has good...

How do I remove the clutch from a small Echo CHainsaw? I tried a punch, and tapped in the "Off" direction, and it's not budging. Looks like a special tool is needed (perhaps a pin spanner) that I don't have. Any tips for a shade tree mechanic? Thanks, Gary

How does a walk behind self propelled mower work? Mine is a 6 hp Troy-Bilt front wheel drive.. I've checked the cable, and it looks fine, but it doesn't engage the wheels when I pull on the lever at the handlebar. Thanks, Gary Never mind, I figured it out (sort of). It is a cable issue. I...

I've got a couple of old mowers people threw away, that I tinkered with and got running. Both have what I believe to be bad piston rings. I put thick gear oil in one, and motor honey in the other, and they stopped smoking. In Texas, thick oil isn't a big deal like it might be up North. They...

I'm new to the board. I have a 2 cycle Hedge Trimmer someone gave me. It had a broaken spring on the pull cord re-wind. I had an identical spring, in good condition, replaced it and re-wound it, etc. But after a few pulls, it hangs in the extended position. The cord itself is somewhat stiff...