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why does half the transmission pulley spin on bearings while the hub part is fixed. my repair guy has never seen this before. it is not broken since the new one is exactly the same. I'm not sure about the age but it is pre 2000. the new pulley was $150 ..ouch i thought is was to let the belt...

Has anyone added springs? It looks like the 2 bolts/screws under the seat would be perfect for a pair of springs. They are available all over on the net but I was curious if anyone had success with a particular model or vender. I need 2 springs which will be able to soften the ride for my 230#...

This is a 1995 model and has a 3 point support for the deck. there are 2 adjustment bolts in the front for leveling the deck. The main height/depth of cut adjustment is a single rod that the deck hangs on in the back that is connected to the lever that indexes the depth adjustments on the...

Thanks for the response. This Honda is so clean compared to the previous garage sale finds I have not gotten under it to study the mechanicals. I’ll be under it today if the rain holds off. I think I have figured out how to download photos

My Snapper RER and my really old Sears/Craftsman Murray Rider are all sold and gone. My “new to me” Honda Harmony 2013 is running well. I purchased from a mower repair shop and it is cleaned and tuned. No more garage sale finds that I have to pour $$$ into . I have a few minor questions...

my really old Craftsman Murray 8 hp 32" rider has been running/ cutting fine but... I was showing the mower to my son who was visiting and he reached under the cowl and picked up a heavy metal disk and asked what it was for. I had no idea and took it to my mower guy and he said it was the disk...

my circa 1960 sears 32"-8 hp riding mower took a beating over the winter even though it was under a tractor mower cover. I need to scrape sand and repaint the rear fenders along with some other miscellaneous chips and scratches I see a lot of Google sites that have paint for john deere and...

i'm back. Engine is fixed and running again but it is still loud . I have the "original" Tecumseh muffler that bolts on with 2 bolts on a flange and I tried replacing it with a cheap inline muffler that screws into a 1/2" pipe Thread. None of the mufflers on the web indicate how much decibel...

Re: Used to run but won't start now " 8hp 32" lawn tractor with electric start the parts list indicates it is a magneto but I see a condenser and a contact breaker in the parts list I did not know that a magneto used contacts. now I do not know what I have. I removed the nut that removes the...

For starters , my SEARS model number is 536.255113 (it only says Craftsman on the cover page all other references are SEARS) the engine is Tecumseh i have the complete old manual but It does not reference an age. The local mower shop says it could be a 1960's model It ran when...

I will run the tank dry and remove the battery to the warm basement. When I bought it they gave me a cover that was actually an "old" grill cover. It fits the mower perfectly but does weep enough to allow water to accumulate on the seat. I will have to store it outdoors where it will get...

My '86 rer seems to drink the tank dry. I suspect some carb problems but it runs a little rough on high speed and purrs like a kitten in idle This is my first rider and with a 12 hp B/S engine and hauling my 250# butt around i do not expect the hours per gallon to be the same as my S/P walk...

Every thing seems normal but should the front wheels slide on the axle/kingpin? there is no wobble, they just slide as a unit on the axle. they spin freely. I bought it used, and it took 10 pumps, not 5 to get grease to squeeze out the outer bearings. I have repacked bearings on older cars...

In addition to the 2 bolts and nuts that hold the blade on there are 2 other nuts and bolts outboard that i cannot find any reference to.. The blade holder is tapped to accept the bolts and the nuts are used to jam against the blade holder essentially providing a lock nut. I appears that the...

What fluid should I use to lubricate the chain case and differential case The manual says to add SNAPPER transmission grease Is there a generic alternative that will work? I have some 90 weight oil from my outboard motor I have not opened the plugs yet but based on the condition of the...