Recent content by Darryl G

Good advice regarding testing switches in place. I've had switches that weren't getting depressed enough. Even switch mounting brackets can bend over time causing it to not depress the plunger sufficiently.

Gremlins are very sneaky and cannot usually be seen, even by those who are very familiar with their habits. These safety interlock systems can be infuriating and difficult to diagnose. I've looked at several used machines with them defeated. No, I didn't buy them. Good luck!

Or you had debris in the tank and sucked it into the tank outlet/fuel line

I think I'm just going to let it go. I've already got 3 21 inch mowers and rarely use them. I was doing one very small yard with one last year because a guy living there was very sick and had an erratic sleep schedule. So it was just to be as quiet as possible. About the only other time I use...

Thanks. I'm guessing it sat or has an auto choke issue. A woman is selling it and looks like they're moving based on the other stuff she's selling. I'm thinking it's gotta be worth $50 as long as the motor isn't seized. I have 2 other honda 21s, one the Master's series hydro and the other a...

Hi. This is for sale locally for $50. Not running but looks to be in pretty good shape. Can anybody tell me what model this unit is. HRR 216?

I don't know of another way for you to know that you're getting a fair deal other than getting competitive bids. I wouldn't base your decision soley on price - being comfortable with a contractor is very important. But It's pretty standard to get 3 bids for a project in the USA , maybe that's...

Get one or more additional estimates.

Those are nice little snowblowers. They have somewhat of a cult following. I have a CCR 1000, a 2450 which is very similar to yours, and a little 16 inch powerlite. Kudos to Toro for keeping parts available for them.

Thank you for the follow-up post on the resolution of your issue and glad to hear that you're back up and running.

It's the Bob-Cat QuickCat 4000 in Bobcat colors. I'm not a big fan of the Duradeck on them. I have that deck on my Bob-Cat FastCat Pro. The QuickCat/ZS4000 is basically the same machine as my FastCat Pro but is a stand-on format instead of sit-down. Mine leaves a lot of stringers in my cool...

The Bobcat ZS4000 is actually a Bob-Cat QuickCat 4000 in Bobcat colors. Bobcat bought Bob-Cat. You'll likely find more info available on the Bob-Cat mowers. Good machines with an excellent warranty. There are a lot of them in my area due to an excellent dealer.

So is it showing yellow when charging? If not your port is bad.

I don't have the answers to your questions but I'm not a fan of the deck washout ports and personally wouldn't use one. It's just not a good idea to deliberately get your deck and spindles soaking wet IMO. If you do use it you need to follow the instructions thoroughly and run the machine with...

I have the PPT280 which I believe was replaced by the PPT2620. The only difference that I see is that the 2620 is a foot shorter. Mine has the loop handle, and I like it, but at times I have to consciously contact the the throttle lock with the palm of my hand because depending on what I'm doing...