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Forest#2's latest activity
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Briggs blowing oil out crankcase vent
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Head gasket blown
Sep 15, 2025
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225 won’t run without the starter engaged
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Post the model number of the tractor machine and the engine model?
Sep 15, 2025
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How to test voltage regulator output?
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What ILengine is saying in post 9 is : It appears that the B+ post on the regulator terminal does not have a complete circuit to the B+...
Sep 11, 2025
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17.5 Briggs running rough
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You need to post the model, type and code of the engine? (if you want precise answers)
Sep 4, 2025
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Still trying to get the mower deck right
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JimP2014: Using JB Weld and Duct tape on a Craftsman. You might be overqualified as a design engineer for Craftsman and Murray. Here...
Sep 3, 2025
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Change deck sizes
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Swapping decks is usually not that easy. You won’t know until you try.
Sep 1, 2025
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Briggs INTEK 22 Model 44N877-005G1 Throttle Adjustment
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The OP said it is an Intek not a Vanguard engine so that is the wrong service manual. It would be Briggs 273521 manual. That engine...
Aug 31, 2025
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Briggs INTEK 22 Model 44N877-005G1 Throttle Adjustment
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Read next post I was editing the manual number when startech replied. Service manual for that engine is Briggs 273521. (around $30) Well...
Aug 31, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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So the engine was overheating? Not a good thing. Good find. Would be interesting to check the difference in temperature with and without...
Aug 30, 2025
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Big trouble pulling GCV190 flywheel
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With a propane torch , slowly move the flame from the outer edge area and work the way into the shaft .. Not hot but about 30° above...
Aug 29, 2025
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Big trouble pulling GCV190 flywheel
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Stay patient. I've seen some rough ones. I've left the puller on some overnight and go back next day and they were popped. You really...
Aug 28, 2025
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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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I recommend you replace the drive belt along with the stationary and idler pullies. The single speed F/R transmission in these old...
Aug 27, 2025
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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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All good info above. What I would do since it's a new you you free machine. and you want to work on it yourself Download a owners...
Aug 27, 2025
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B&S model 31H7770202E1 18 HP (craftsman LT1000)
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Ignition would be my first guess, but will need to confirm loss of spark after engine dies with a open gap spark tester, not a blink...
Aug 27, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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You say it has electronic ign and you replaced the module with a generic??? If so what specs did you set the air gap? Are you sending...
Aug 27, 2025
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