Recent content by Catenary Kid

Does this thing have an automatic choke, or do you have to manually choke it to start?

First, let me thank all of you for the advice, tips and suggestions. Don't know what I'd do without you.... One detail I left out of my original post is this thing never quits while it's running - once you get it going, it stays running until you shut it off. Then it won't start again. OK...

No. Most times it is when I've just started it to get ready to mow. It'll start, run for a minute until I shut it down (maybe 40 seconds) and it won't start again, like just a minute ago. Started, drove 50' to the fuel depot, shut it down, wouildn't start. I'm starting to believe there is...

Here's a follow up: This thing is periodically frustrating as hell. With no apparent (discernable) rhyme or reason, this thing will just not start! I will start it up, move it over to gas it up or whatever, shut it off, then when I go to start it again, it won't. Or I'll go out and mow for a...

Troops, A short time ago I posted a query regarding changing the hydraulic steering cylinder on my 2013 Prestige 27 HP lawn tractor. The end result is I was required to dissassemble the entire steering console to get to the swivel fittings on the hydraulic lines to remove/reassemble them...

Robert, I had the identical problem with a Simplicitith an 18 HP Briggs Vanguard. I tried everything and so did the dealer. I finally solved it by selling the mower. Sorry I don't have better news... Al

So I'm going to conclude that you are telling me I need to detach the whole hydraulic hose from the steering box so that it will turn to get it back on the cylinder, correct? I had not traced the lines back to that point, hoping I wouldn't have to do a full rebuild on the tractor just to change...

Autodoc, many thanks for taking the time to respond and for the advice. I can abaolutely guarantee you there is not one speck of rust on any of those fittings. I was amazed at how easily the cracked when I put the wrences on them. No hammering necessary! The problem lay in the fact that the...

Some time ago I discovered my 2013 Prestige steering cylinder was leaking. I purchase a replacement (Simplicity Snapper Cylinder - Hydr Steer 1737057YP) and am now trying to do the change. Getting the cylinder off the frame was easy, but I was astounded at how difficult it was to get the...

Resolution?! Went out to the barn intending to do whatever was needed to get the mower started, sat down, grabbed the key, gave it a twist and away she went! Used it all day without a hitch. Problem is: I have no idea why it wouldn't start in the first place and I'm sure - with my luck - it...

Thanks.

I have a brand new, old stock Simplicity Courier Zero Turn that won't start. Mowed yesterday for about 4 hours, refilled the tank and parked it last night. Went to start it today and it will not. It cranks and spits and pops but will not run. The safety interlock on the seat, steering...

Y'know, Ilengine, that's a damn good point! I hadn't thought to check that out - no wonder that crap is so expensive! I think though, that going through the lathe - cut - repair - weld thing would quickly eat up enough cash to make a new purchase the better option. Thanks!

Troops, I have a 2013 Simplicity Prestige (27 hp Kohler) which I am going to sell because I bought a new mower. When I moved it in the garage, I found a small oil spot that turned out to be from the hydraulic cylinder. So I got online and looked the part up and had to be defibrillated when I...

Hopefully this is the stupid questions department.... What do you folks use to pick up massive quantities of small (1 1/2" + <) sticks, twigs and branches off your lawn? I have a very large dead hickory (actually it's my neighbor's) that has dropped an unfathomable amount of twigs and branches...