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I have never seen a suggestion in a mower OEM operation manual about what the engine speed should be to engage the blade clutch. Isn't it beneficial to suggest to people to slow the engine speed to half throttle poor to pulling out the blade clutch switch or stopping the blades? Wouldn't...

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I am working on a Zero Turn Model 5900709. According to my parts reference the OEM filter part number is 5101026X1. I checked with Fram for their cross over part number. They advised they have no filter that matches Snappers requirement. Anyone out there with some advice and help? Thanks...

Thanks....sounds like a good plan!! I appreciate the feedback.

That's generally what I have done. I grew up with either Permatex No.1 or No. 2. For valve cover gaskets I usually just used a silicone sealant on the valve cover side...let it sit overnight so the gasket dries to the sealant. Thanks for the reply.

Re: Kohler valve covers...been there!

When reassembling and engine or components after a rebuild what are the opinions about using sealants with the new gaskets or o-rings? An example like between the plastic intake manifold and the cylinder head with a o-ring type sealing arrangement? Should I use a non harding type sealant in...

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I too am hesitating trying one again. I may have to manup and put a kit in the one I am looking at. It is very gunked up and eaten up with two years of water inside it. Thanks for your feedback.

The one I am looking at now has had water in it for two years....pretty corroded.

Yep, I have had the same results too. Thanks for the feedback.

Anyone out there have any good luck with aftermarket carbs for a B&S 44P777-0124G1? The OEM may be worth the bucks...just curious about everyones experience?

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No, but I'm not sure that will get all the liquid, water in some cases, out of the tank. Laziness creaps in when I think about removing the tank:):)

For these tanks on most zero the suction really needs to be flexible enough to reach back to the lower areas of the tanks.

What are good methods/or pumps for emptying fuel tanks? I have used siphoning with som success but are there manual pumps for this tasks? The plastic siphoning assist bellows pumps only last a few times. Appreciate the advice in advance.