Recent content by Davy49

I have always hated when I can't fix something, in the case of my neighbors lawnmower it was probably something obvious but I just didn't see it. I noticed when I loosened the nut on the governor shaft I didn't see any movement in the linkages..to me that's not a good sign. Who knows, I may...

Hi, Today I did my best to try and get my neighbors lawnmower to idle properly. I removed the carburetor twice, to me it seems like the throttle plate is gummed up / frozen in place. Trying to adjust the governor was a waste of time because it didn't seem to want to move at all. She's going to...

I can't begin to tell you just how happy I am that I joined this message board when I did, I'm actually thinking that I need to participate more often so I might be able to help other people. As I retired from the retail sector (Lowe's Home Improvement), I've always enjoyed helping other...

Hi, Yesterday while I was trying to obtain some valid information this issue I think that I remember discovering an actual honda engine manual that had this same diagram shown in it, by chance is this what you used to display this image ? I'm also thinking that the carburetor might possibly be...

Thanks so much for your reply, I've always been pretty good at being able to figure things out, but I also know when to try and obtain help when I need it as well. David

Hi, My neighbor is having an issue with her push mower: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Troy-Bilt-TB240-160-cc-21-in-Self-propelled-Gas-Lawn-Mower-with-Honda-Engine/50328177 the engine idle speed is too high. I still think it might be something fairly easy to fix, I'm just trying to get some feedback...

Hi, I have a Bolens pushmower ( Model # 11A-074D765 Serial # 1B036K31687 ) with a 4 HP Briggs & Stratton Model # 10J902 Type 0342E1 engine on it. My current issue is I noticed the original muffler that came installed on it is loose. I've already purchased a new replacement muffler to install...