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    techumseh diaphram carb CRAFTSMAN

    Hello Enthusiasts, Does anyone know if there is a bolt on carburetor replacement for the old Techumseh Diaphram type carb? It can be either another diaphram or a bowl type... all it really needs to do is create an explosive mixture of gasoline and air for my 2.5 hp techumseh craftsman lawn...
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    Lawn Boy knowledge needed

    What is in the battery "power pack"? Is it a series of 12 volt batteries like three motorcycle flooded lead acid batteries or something else. Have you tried to charge it yet? Run it? Cut some grass?? How about some more pictures... If they are flooded lead acid batteries. You will want to...
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    The saga of the Green TORO

    Hello enthusiasts, Today, I received a brand new Techumseh carburetor for the green TORO (lawnBoy). After I broke up with Becky, and took my mower with me... she proudly bought a LawnBoy from Lowes as she remembered me always saying they were the best. She bought a Green TORO. A few weeks...
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    LawnBoy Scuba?

    Lookie what I found. It is an old OMC scuba compressor using a lawnboy engine. Anyone ever see these? Owned one, used it?
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    Antique Craftsman Edger 536 Techumseh diaphram carb

    Hello mowers and associated enthusiasts... I have my grand aunts 536 Edger with a Tecumseh (craftsman) 143.531112 engine. It still has a little compression and I have used it several times over the last year, but I am , nor have I ever been a fan of the diaphragm carburetor. Is there a float...
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    Alternate carbureators

    Hello, I was reading Phototone about his Walbro carburetor F engine, and I asked myself a question I have had for years... Are there alternate carbs for small engines? I mean, can I get some other carburetor that will mix the ratio of air and fuel to run a small engine? I have an old craftsman...
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    Tri Cut blades and mulch fans...

    Good morning folks, Can someone, or multiple ones... Can you tell me about the Tricut blades and the mulch fans? I remember the mulch fan being sold at our shop. Well, offered at our shop, I am not remembering them flying out the door. Dad explained that it gets the grass clippings somehow...
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    FREE Air Filter element material.

    Hey guys, I just wanted to share something. My old lawnboy filter was deteriorating, I found someone selling them on ebay years ago. WAIT FOR IT... you probably already know. Well, I got a pack of about 20 of them for 20 dollars. Junk! After a season, I went to check/clean it and it had...
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    Repairs New guy from the Algae Coast of Florida (formerly Treasure Coast)

    Wow, a forum for the beloved LawnBoy! I have been an enthusiast since 1976 when we owned a certified repair shop and dealership on Long Island, NY. I thought one time I may build an experimental airplane with 4-6 of them hanging out on the wings, If one or two quit, you can limp home on the...
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