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Ran out of fuel, refilled, restarted & getting smoke & engine stays in idle. I read elsewhere it's likely a dirty carburetor. Is there a good guide to servicing the carb, please? Troy-Bilt Pony riding mower. Thanks - David in GA

I'd like to be able to lift my Pony using a front bumper and an available winch mounted on top of a steel shipping container. The purpose would be for changing blades, cleaning, & other maintenance and service. I'm guessing the generic bumpers are spot-welded & not strong enough for this...

Pony 7HP Briggs & Stratton Model: 13WN77KS01 The plastic cover for the air filter is on top - not the lower side like most others. This model has plastic knobs on top of the mounting screws. No matter how I turn & twist things I cannot get the cover loose - and I don;t want to break it. Is...

I viewed the linked YouTube info and looked around here - so this is more of a clarification than lots new. The white stuff is white Lithium spray I initially used to loosen things up. Then I read the links and posts here and recognized the problem. If I understand correctly I need to...

Push-power mower was stalling and would only run on fuel from starting bulb. Searched and learned that's almost always caused by clogged ports in the fuel bowl assembly. Pulled the plug wire and tilted the mower oil fill side down. Opened the fuel bowl and used carburator cleaner on the...

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