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That was me this afternoon. LOL

That's too easy, besides ya can check for any other unnecessary stuff..

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Thanks for the history.. Cool stuff right there...

Life goes on.. The vacuum pump can be tested by unhooking the one end & crank the engine to check flow.

Well someone has to remove blower housing.. And grab the snake.

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OK, Just FYI: Running with gas shut off, till it quits, will still leave a small amount of gas in carb bowl..

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE.

The Milk snake looks a lot like a Boa I had long ago.

Yes you can... At least I have..

Ur right... My bad.

Shell Rotella 15-40 T-4 is JASO rated, & can be found by the gallon for cheap.

Remove fuel line after the fuel filter, Turn key on & see how the flow is. If that is fine, then carb may need a good cleaning.

Well this has all the "Bells & Whistles" Pretty innovative for the day. Although that bubble would seem to be a hot spot in spite of the A/C. But Very Cool.

The coil on Shindaiwa & Echo have FREE lifetime warranty, I know both mine do. But Dealer has to do the check, & install. So fee involved for labor.. When yours quits, quickly test the spark lead for spark. Various ways, I have voltage tester, or even a spark plug holding the plug body to...

Happening again............... Arrgh.

Sock it to me ... Cool.

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Truth........

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Oh it's back.............In different brands.

My Scag OM states 25 for fronts & 8 psi in rears.

Yea take a break, maybe you will think something else up.

a bit of STP..............oil treatment

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Well, an inspection of the needle valve above the float would be good to see that it is clean. If you have gravity feed gas, put a can under carb with bowl off, allow gas to flow, gently push the float closed upward (carefully)....I say carefully cause the float level is set by that tab, &...

Loosen fuel cap when this happens & see it that fixes it.. Did it run well with vent valve removed ?

Yes.

FWIW: There are NGK knock-offs out there. Buy from reputable seller. & maybe google to see how to tell an NGK is a real one. Confused yet, I was.

I'd try & determine for sure you has gas in your oil first. Is your oil lever ever fuller that is was ? I use my shut off on my mower. Had an old rider long ago & it hydro-locked from gas in the oil.

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I've always did the Exhausts to .005 Just cause they get hotter.. But that's me.

What's wrong with that ?

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Crazy most places. & tipping is really gaining steam. I'm not saying don't tip. But if someone asks for their tip. I'm done.

Gas is probably passing thru the carb into the crankcase. Do you have a fuel line shut off valve ? If gas is getting into your crankcase, you need to fix the problem, Carb needle valve maybe. & then dump the oil, add cheap fresh oil run it a bit & drain it again, then add the regular oil...

Does the engine oil smell like gas ?

Welcome Aboard ! Hopefully someone will be of help to ya.

At the very least, remove the spark plugs & put your thumb over the hole & crank the engine with the starter.. Should want to blow your thumb off there.. If not, you gotta go deeper.

True enough. Have ya just tried a Google search ?

Are they Hi-lift blades, those can make more noise.

Welcome Aboard- Hopefully others can give ya some info for this.

Blades are measured on the diagonal, like a TV set. Sorry can't help. Try Marketplace..

I grew up in a Seafoam family, my Dad swore by it.. That was over 60 + years ago I used it in a gummed up 3/8" butterfly air ratchet, it got it running smooth as silk again..

Nice Score man !!

Don't jinx it, just ride the wave........LOL (y)

Maybe you're just living right, & it was that easy....

You're in the right place.. Many here know their stuff very well. ..

Try loosening a gas cap when it does this. That may pinpoint a venting issue as you questioned.

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Good advice ...

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Adding a french drain would be cheapest imo. But if you can access the dirt easily, that would be a great solution.

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Bummer.

You saved that one. Wow !

10-4. I have seen some leak. I would never lift an engine to install that type of drain, I know that.

Sounds cold blooded. Did you choke it for the restart ?

Those "look" sturdy, but still have same tiny 0-ring inside that leaks. No thanks.

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Looks good, leave the locking Zip tie on it. The handle orientation would be my concern..

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I'd look close at the warranty papers first..

Exactly. Arrgh Arrgh !!! (Tim theToolman).

My OE blades are Marbain Steel (heat treating process) they really hold an edge very well. & my Oregon blades are my #2 Favorite..

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return it.

One can also fab up a jig. If you have the skills.

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Years ago I had a stuck kidney stone.. I was near tears in pain.. Went to hospital, on weekend naturally. Ya know a woman nurse there told me she had had kidney stones & also given birth on different occasions.. She said the kidney stones were way more painful that her giving birth.. I can...

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If it did NOT have that backfire when in-laws had it. Valves didn't need adjusted from just sitting. IMO.

That is even clearly explained in Kawasaki Owners Manuals.

Yes, understood, I avoid water altogether... for that fine dust on mine, I use an old 'California Duster' & micro-fiber towel. Works great & is super fast. Keeps things looking neat & clean. I'm about 3 years younger than you, so I have had some various models as well. And my current one is...

After each mow season, after I service my mower. I WAX the deck. That makes me blowing it off after each mow so much easier. Works for me anyhow. I was raised to keep up one's equipment, including appearance.

Yes time will tell on that. But doesn't sound like you will have to cut anything on the drain.. Never saw a straight oil drain like you describe ? I have a Scag Liberty, & I just use my impact gun on blade bolts. I don't have to hold them, just catch it as I gun out each bolt. Same for install.

Cool, I see them on Ebay, & cheaper priced ones (aftermarket) there too. My cousin up North has a Hustler w/same Kawasaki. He was complaining about that cheap drain, I got him one as a surprise.. He loves it too..

Twice may not be enough, if fluid is at full, I would do the purge again, with wheels off the ground. I did my HG 2800's @ 50 hours in October & swapped to Full synthetic 20-50. Very quiet. But not totally silent. But much quieter than when I got it New.. I would suggest checking oil levels...

If it's a Kawasaki, which I believe that model comes with, & has the cheap plastic drain (see image) that can be easily removed, after oil drain, of course first, by simply sawing off the drain nipple at cut line in pic. .. Then simply unscrew it. No engine lifting in my case. Here's what I...

(1) Suck....(2) Squeeze......(3) Bang......(4) Blow

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Yea that's the ticket...

Are you over tightening the air filter ?

Well, sad to say, quality doesn't seem to be what it used to be..

That's why I like antique vehicles..

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Farmer across the road from us, does same. Our cats are pretty good indicators as well. On news it said in TN, there were 333 Tornado Warnings. We got 4 inches of rain overnight. Got bumpy here (SE TN) but no damage to report.. I stay up to try & keep an eye on things. Guess I'm a bit...

Stand on one foot & cross fingers while facing North. .. Seriously IDK ?, I get them & other times I do not..

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Where can I get one of those ?

I use my 3 ton floor jack & then add a jack stand for extra safety.

Pipe wrench with teeth.. Then replace that one.

Start in on it with yer string trimmer.. Then clean up with the push mow.

Yep, that's the way I roll.

Do a "leak down" test to determine if the leak is from the rings or the valves up the guides Local Auto Parts store has them, & most do tool loaner program. Just have to leave a refundable deposit.

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Unless it is an old "Dumb" Charger.. (no offense meant), I have one.. But I prefer my Battery 1.5 A MINDer*...

Do a "leak down" test to determine if the leak is from the rings or the valves /seals up the guides

How often have you removed the blower housing to make sure the engine cylinder fins are clean ? Cause an overheating issue could possibly cause this.

I test my 100% gas from my same gas station once once or twice a year. Just for my peace of mind.. It's extremely simple to test it.

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Wife has same 2.0L turbo'd Eco-Boost engine in her Lincoln. No complaints to date..

Like a little termite in there eating the belt away..

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Reminds me it's time to service my air compressor. Thanks.

Yup, looks like....

Yep, true, just giving what works for me in my location.

I hear ya, those lessons one never forgets...

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This is my second Z with a FR651V, & I always start mine with low speed throttle position. & maybe 3/4 choke for a mili second. Actually I use one hand for the key, & other on choke knob. Second it fires get the choke off Fully.. Mine starts instantly. And I let it run slow for a few...

That's what the owners manual is for. And Armor-all has petroleum distillates in it & that actually dries out rubber.. I use a water based oil dressing.

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