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I am now thinking that the fuel was stale. I mixed a batch of fresh fuel, and the problem ceased. It is now a sweet running 52339! Thanks for the replies. Franchi

Yes, everything is clean! The fact that the needle Has NO effect on how the engine runs has me stumped. It has always worked in the past. A needle and seat can not be a mystery, can it? Turn it in= less fuel. Turn it out = more fuel! In this case, the needle does not make any...

Hello All: My 5239 mower surges or hunts during use. It starts on the first pull but acts as if it is starving for fuel. Adjusting the needle makes no difference as I can turn the needle until it hits the bottom of the engine and no change! I just rebuilt the carb so it is very clean...

Hi: Thanks for the tip re. magnets glued into sockets. I will try it.

Yes, the short block is the correct replacement.

Hello LB people: I am about to begin the task of replacing the engine on my 5024 LB mower. I am asking for tips and information re. this job. I looked at the service manual and it looks quite involved and time consuming. Suggestions/Comments, Tia Franchi

I use the old paper towel on the socket trick to insert the problem screw into the mower. It worked the first try! I have used and taught that trick for years, but yesterday I forgot it. Lol Franchi

What years, models etc. Tia, Franchi

Thanks for the help! Where does on purchase a magnetic nut driver? I knew about placing padding in a socket to help hold a bolt but again old age got me. I have to place ALL of the parts that I remove in one container as not to lose them! The same with all of the tools...

I bought a new short block from my dealer for $40.00 so I hope to make the conversion soon. Thanks for the replies Franchi

Today I spent three hours attempting to assemble and attach the starter to a Lawnboy 5239 mower. Despite following the instructions from the service manual, I did not get it done. The big problem is placing the small 7/16" screw that holds the starter to the engine. Is it easier to remove the...

Due to health reasons I am offering for sale the following: One Lawnboy Brickhead mower that is is in good shape BUT has a bent shaft. The mower runs perfectly but has a slight vibration felt in the handle. The numbers for the mower are: Model number is 5024 and the serial number is...

Hello All: I am having problems with my Lawnboy 5239 mower. The serial number is: 5966717. The problem no 1 is that the primer does not work. It was replaced a few years ago but since has not been lifting fuel into the carb. The problem no 2 is that the long...

Hello All: I put 93 octane gasoline in my JD LT 110 to see if there was any difference in the way that it would run. WOW! What an improvement! It appeared to start faster and run much smoother with more power than the 86 octane that I had been using. Perhaps I was just fooling...

Hi All: What was the year of manufacture for this mower? I have been searching for awhile but to no avail. I have a feeling that it is a 1979 model. WAG...