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Guess it shows my age! Oh my. I was refering to the John Deere tractors made in the 30's 40's and 50's. It was 52 or 53 when they finally went to two barrel carbs.

Guess it shows my age! Oh my. I was refering to the John Deere tractors made in the 30's 40's and 50's. It was 52 or 53 when they finally went to two barrel carbs.

Somthing to think about. A V twin engine fires the same as the two cylinder John Deere. One cylinder fires and the other fires 90* later then there is no power for 270* turn of the crankshaft. John Deere had an issue using single barrel carburetors because the first cylinder was lean and the...

Any thought on Baldwin Filters?

If you review my previos post on page 1 & 2 esentialy does that and elinimates the module. The issue is the switches used with the module are normally open and when activated are closed. The switched in the "kit" are normally closed and open when activated. This means if a switch is deactivated...

If you review my previos post on page 1 & 2 esentialy does that and elinimates the module. The issue is the switches used with the module are normally open and when activated are closed. The switched in the "kit" are normally closed and open when activated. This means if a switch is deactivated...

If memory serves me right that should be a self tapping screw.

From the posted picture there is something rubbing the inside of the belt. This caused the damage pictured overheats and destroys the belt. Be sure to check all around the belt for a guide on the wrong side of the belt or a loose parts hanging down an rubbing the belt. If the belt was loose the...

If the parts book is correct that is a hrdrostatic transmission. Have you checked the oil level? There is a spring that pulls the transmission back to tighten the belt, is the transmission free to rotate? Are the axle bearings getting tight? Is the pulley slipping on the crankshaft (doubt it)...

Note the second box does not have the Kawaski name it, but looks the same otherwise. Is it a genuine part? or a copycat?

See if this helps Here is a links for a manual for a Pro 150. Note the first few pages give a way to eliminate the module. Note to ALL: Please when you ask for help with a Gravely (maybe others) include the model #. Should be a tag on the engine deck and is six digits as 988100, 988101 etc...

That is the govment being sure the consumer gets a poor running engine and is nnot able to adjust the carburetor. After all you know the consumer will adjust the carburetor and cause excessive pollution. Be glad you can adjust it and don't have to take off those ******** limiter caps.

Are you running the engine "wide open" and is the speed set at manufactuerers specification? Depending on mower deck and mulching blade design it may not produce enough air flow for a bagger. Is the deck clean and the boot and tube clean? Is the screen clean in the bagger so air can get out...

You did not say what engine is on the mower. Kohler had that issue but it has been to long I don't remeber the fix. Consider the cylinder lays flat, oil drains off the piston and cylinder and will seep past the piston rings especially if the ring gaps especially if the are on the bottom of the...

The pston shows signs of oil useage note how it is washed clean on the top side especially the left side. The cylinder appear to be scored especially at the bottom which indicates not enough oil changes or possible overheating. Does the cylinder have ridge when the top ring stops? Enough to...