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My brother in law has a Scag Liberty Z with a Kohler KT725 engine and it won't start sometimes. Battery is fine, checked all safety switches and seat and brake switches and they're testing ok but the engine won't try to start with the key ignition. You can hear the fuel Solenoid click when you...

I'm working on a Husqvarna LGT 2554 lawn tractor and the front tires are bowed in at the top on both sides. What all do I need to change out to correct this problem? Does Husqvarna have a complete steering rebuild kit for it? If so; what would be the part number? Thanks in advance to anyone who...

Can someone give me some advice on how to put a drive belt on a MTD Craftsman LT2000 46" cut mower? The variable speed pulley is sitting right back against the back frame of the body of the mower and there's no way to get the old belt off to even try to put a new one on. I've changed many drive...

Can someone give me some advice on how to put a drive belt on a MTD Craftsman LT2000 46" cut mower? The variable speed pulley is sitting right back against the back frame of the body of the mower and there's no way to get the old belt off to even try to put a new one on. I've changed many drive...

I'm working on a Stihl FS 38 trimmer that a friend said he couldn't get it started. I checked the compression and it had 90#. I then checked the spark and it was kinda eratic so I put a new coil and flywheel on it Finally getting a spark but still won't start. I then put on a new cylinder with...

Can someone give me some information about air gap? Does the air gap make a difference on the amount of spark the coil puts out to the spark plug? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

Do they have an aftermarket solenoid for B/S Solenoid 846737? I'm needing one for a 36 hp B/S 36 hp Vanguard engine. Those oem'are pricey for a disabled man on a fixed income. Does anyone know of a replacement? Thanks in advance.

I'm working on. a Lawn Chief model 99m self propelled pushmower. Where can I find information on this mower? Thanks in advance to any replies.

Has anyone got some info on the best way to change out the fan/pulley kit on a Cub Cadet RZT-S42 zero turn mowers RH transmission? The pulley is so close to the bottom part of the mowers frame making it impossible to get a ratchet and socket in there to loosen the pulley nut. Please if anyone...

I change oil in several of my friends mowers and I was wondering if it's ok to use the short filter 2 1/4" in place of the 3 to 3 1/2" filters? I ordered a case of filters and they sent me the short filter. Thanks to all who may reply.

I'm working on a Craftsman YS4500 model# 917.276680 42" cut riding mower. My friend brought it to me with it not wanting to pull up a small incline. So I replaced the drive belt; still won't pull. Then I replaced both V pulley's and the idler pulley and the idler return spring; still won't pull...

I have a neighbor that bought a new Husqvarna with a 24 hp engine and when he has it at low idle it sets there and surges back and forth (rpm wise) but when he increases the throttle to high it smoothes out and sounds fine. What could be the cause and fix for this rpm surging issue at low idle...

I have a Yard Machine small front tine tiller that the model number tag is missing and I'm trying to find out what I have so I can look-up in a parts diagram to get parts for it, It came with a 3,5 hp Briggs and Stratton model 94212 0319 E1 engine, Would anybody have an idea what model it would...

Can anyone tell me how to take off the recoil starter on a Stihl MS 170 chainsaw? when I took the screws out that holds it on the cover will lift up slightly but won't come over the oil tanks neck. Thanks in advance to anyone who may reply?

I've got a Stihl FS 85 string trimmer and was wondering if anyone could send me over an IPL and service manual for this trimmer. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

I'm working on a Cub Cadet RZT-S42 zero turn mower and the oil light is flashing off and on and it's reading change oil and then it shows the hours on the engine. I've changed the oil and it still does it. I unplugged the wire at the oil switch next to the oil filter and it still blinks on and...

Has anybody had any dealings with the new Craftsman A036003 26.5cc 4 cycle trimmer? I'm trying to find out what type carburetor is on it and where are the adjustment screws for it? A friend of mine bought one a couple weeks ago and it runs rough, sounds like the carburetor needs to be adjusted...

Can anybody send me over an IPL's for a Stihl MS 170 chainsaw and a Stihl FS 52 trimmer? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

I've got a Toro 6 hp pushmower model 12H802-1767-B1 and I've put a new carburetor on it and it has the primer bulb with the hole in the end of it. I can't get it to shoot any gas in the carb to prime it so it will crank. What's my problem? Thanks

I'm servicing a JD Z425 Eztrak zero turn mower with a 22 hp v-twin Briggs engine on it. My question is can I run Champion RC12YC plugs gapped at .030 in it? What's you guy's opinion on this? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

What would cause a primer bulb to not want to pump up? Also the primer bulb that was on this leaf blower was deteriorated over 50 percent and the blower would run; what's up with that? I thought if one had a hole in it the engine wouldn't run. Please someone help me to understand this!!!!!! Thanks

I'm working on a Stihl BG55 leaf blower and I've never had any small engine to do this to me. I've pulled and pulled and pulled and it don't even try to start. I've put a new plug in it, a new carb, cleaned the flywheel and coil and regapped air gap. It's getting fire but won't even try to hit...

I'm needing to get some parts for an Echo straight shaft trimmer and the only numbers left anywhere on it is the serial# 146632. Can anyone tell me what model trimmer I have? I'm needing some parts and don't know where to start looking them up. Please someone give me some help. Thanks in advance...

I have an Echo that doesn't have a primer bulb on the carburetor and when I go to first crank it up with it being cold it's hard to start but after a few pulls it will finally start. I'm thinking there's not enough gas to the carburetor at first. Which jet would I adjust to give it more fuel so...

I'm working on a Cub Cadet model 1517 for a friend of mines and the pto wants to kick off quite frequent. I've changed the pto out with another and it's doing the same thing. Seems like it wants to kick out more when you go to let off the forward speed foot pedal. I've gap the pto's at .015 on...

Would someone give me some info on how to fix my RZT L42 zero turn mower so it will not disengage the pto when I mow in reverse? I know it's a safety thing but I would like to fix it so when I back-up it don't stop my blades. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

I have an Echo SRM-266 trimmer and it won't rev up. It will run about half throttle; seems like it doesn't have any power. I've changed carburetors, put new fuel lines and filter on it. Put new plug in it, took the muffler loose and it still won't power up. It has 70 lbs. compression. Could a...

Cub Cadet LT1045 ground speed I'm working on a Cub Cadet LT1045 for a friend of mine and it didn't want to pull him up a gradual slope so I replaced the drive belt and now it will spin out going up the hill. My problem is I don't have any power in reverse; it just barely creeps and that's on...

I'm working on a Cub Cadet LT1045 for a friend of mine and it didn't want to pull him up a gradual slope so I replaced the drive belt and now it will spin out going up the hill. My problem is I don't have any power in reverse; it just barely creeps and that's on pretty much flat ground. Isn't...

I've got an Echo PB-250 leaf blower with a Zama RB-K106 carb. and an Echo SRM 266 with a Zama RB-K112 carb. My question is how many turns is that H jet supposed to be set at? It's the one under the primer bulb between the 2 fuel lines. Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks

I'm having a problem trying to find out what is causing my friends Cub Cadet 1517 PTO clutch from kicking off. I've put a new Pto switch on it thinking maybe that was the problem but no luck. I installed a new battery because someone was telling me a weak battery could cause this problem. Could...

I'm looking for a PTO clutch for a Cub Cadet 1517 model. If anybody has one they would like to get rid of please reply. Thanks

My question is: Does it matter on what position you place the blades back on the spindle assembly? If they're placed at different locations on the spindles will that cause the difference on how the deck vibrates or shakes? Thanks to anyone who replies.

I'm trying to put a new PTO switch on a friend of mines Cub Cadet LT 1045. I'm having trouble getting the old switch out of the dash. On the back side of the dash it has a plate that holds pressure against the sides of the switch along with the plastic tabs that you push in to release it...

Can someone give me a lesson on how to put the cylinder head back on the piston? I've put a new ring in it maybe it will help the compression some but when I started to put the piston back up in the cylinder it will go just over the ring and stops just out of finger tip reach to try to see if...

Can the roller bearings be changed on the connecting rod on a Stihl BG55 leaf blower engine? Or do you have to buy a new crank? Thanks

Looking for a crankshaft for a Stihl BG55 leaf blower. I think alot of the BG models one will fit. Let me know please if you have one you'd like to get rid of. Thanks

I have a Stihl BG55 leaf blower and I want to do a compression test on it but I'm not certain to the procedures involved. Do you have the choke open or closed? Do you hold throttle wide open? So if someone could give me some advice on this I'd really appreciate it. Thanks to anyone who may reply

I don't know if this is the right thread for this but I'm looking for a crankshaft for a Stihl BG 55 leaf blower. If anybody has one they are wanting to get rid of please reply. Thanks

Does anybody have a good way of getting a new cylinder head on the Stihl BG 55 piston? I've tried everything. Please reply. Thanks

Can anyone share with me an easy way or the best way to install those wrist pin e-clips on a Stihl BG 55 leaf blower piston? Thanks

I'm working on a Stihl BG55 blower putting a new cylinder piston kit in it and I'm wanting to go ahead and put new crankshaft bearings and oil seals in it. My questions is are the crankshaft bearings pressed on the shaft? What's the best way to get them off? Does anyone have an IPL breakdown for...

I have a Weed Eater GBI 30V leaf blower and I'm completely stumped on getting it running. It has been in the garage stored for several years now so I thought I'd try to get it going. I've put a new spark plug in it, new fuel line and filter, cleaned fuel tank, and new carburetor. Can anybody...

My brother-in-law has a Tecumseh OHM110 11hp horizontal engine on his Coleman Powermate generator and he's having problems with the low oil shutdown sensor. My question is to change it out do you have to disassemble the engine to replace it or is it bolted to the outside of the engine? Thanks

I have a Bolens model# 13WC762F065 with the gear selector on the dash. My problem is when you're driving/mowing with it lets say you have the gear selector to 3rd gear. It will go fine like that for awhile then the clutch/brake pedal starts releasing out fully and now you're traveling in high...

I have a Bolens 38" cut model# 13WC762F065 and it has the gear selector on the dash. My problem is when I'm in a lower gear if you don't keep your foot on the clutch/brake pedal it will come all the way back putting it in a high gear with a fast ground speed. Can someone please give me a...

My brother-in-law picked up a Bolens riding mower to use at his property at other than his house and when he starts driving it after he lets out on the clutch/pedal brake the pedal will slowly come all the way out thus making the speed of the tractor increase. Can anyone give us an answer to...

I have a Craftsman with a CV15S engine and I pulled it in the garage and raised it up and sharpened the blades. When I let it down it would not run; it would turn over but it wasn't getting any fire to the spark plug. When I took the kill wire loose from the coil to test the coil THEN the engine...

I have a Cub Cadet LT1050 w/26 hp Kohler Command engine and I'm having issues with the electrical system. The battery won't stay charged up when I mow. The battery is new. I took some measurements today with a digital voltmeter of the regulator/rectifier and the battery. Here are the numbers I...

I have a Cub Cadet LT1050 model# CV730S and Kohler spec# PS-CV730-0040, Family# 5KHXS-7252 GC and I'm having charging the battery before I can get the yard finished. How do I go about troubleshooting the charging system. Where do I need to start looking for the problems? Thanks Also I'm looking...