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I've had all three in the last 6 months.

The OEM carbs are set from the factory to get it to start, but most of the time will need properly adjusted to run right. I am assuming this is the cube type carb with the recessed spline type adjusters correct. The adjuster wrench is out there but don't ask a dealer to sell you one because he...

And it isn't a bad idea to separate the inner from the outer layer on the valve cover to get rid of the oil inside, because it can seep out between the two halves and contaminate the sealant leading to a leak.

It has been my experience that if one of those new OHV Briggs push mower engines come in with a no start the first thing that happens is I dump the fuel and drain the carb. I don't care if it runs in your other lawnmowers, weedeater, blower, etc. I have seen several that will not start with...

you have a partially clogged fuel jet in the carb. Will need to remove and disassemble the carb and give it a good cleaning.

I once had a customer from the local Walmart try to claim that the oil leaked out of his new mower therefore leading to a broken rod. The problem was there was no evidence on the mower that the oil had leaked out. When I called him on it, he claimed that he washed all the oil off before...

You would be surprised how many people don't notice that they are running on one cylinder. Or even notice the power loss when it happens.

I have seen it enough that most of the time I replace both at the same time. Nothing like having to pull an engine two hours after replacing a module just to have the other one fail.

I have read that the owner founder of Spartan was an engineer or something for Bad Boy, but have been told by a Spartan dealer that Bad Boy was owned by two brothers and they had a falling out and split and the losing brother formed Spartan.

Wrenches most likely metric. And possible torx or allen wrenches depending on valve adjustment retainer.

I agree with Rivets AVB, Stick around, we have already lost a good tech this week because some punk decided to get nasty with him in a PM.

AVB It looks like they can be handled just like any other lithium ion battery by unplugging it and then removing it. Should be able recycle them like they do those type of batteries used in handheld drills etc. They would be no issue if they are not damaged or shorted to ground when somebody...

It was a slide at my MTD update yesterday. I wouldn't be surprised if there were other changes also but that was the only one we discussed. effecting the Cub Cadet, Troybilt, and Craftsman products by MTD, and along with the fire hazard potential of the new Lithium Ion battery 30 ad 42 inch...

You will still put in 13 but the new models this year will start with 33.

Just for FYI the old numbers starting with 13 as of this year will now be 33

Normal wear and tear usually causes toe out along with hitting bumps that kick the front tires outward, and hitting stuff with the side of the front tires causes toe in.

Normal resistance on most electric clutches is 2.3-3.3 ohms resistance which works out to 3.6-5.2 amps.

There are different types of dealers. Listed dealers are required to service and warranty items sold anywhere. Unlisted dealers are only required to service what they sell.

When an engine is running without a load it is actually drawing fuel from the idle circuit of the carb. But because the idle circuit in your carb in clogged the engine is is slowing down due to lack of fuel which then the governor spring pulls the throttle to run faster which exposes the high...

Check my signature under my post. If you are a listed dealer/service center you are required to warranty products no matter where they were purchased from. I am also the only Greenworks service center within a 50 mile radius from me. But Greenworks also includes Snapper, Husqvarna, Poulan...

AVB, I don't have the luxury of refusing warranty work from the box stores sometimes since I have a couple lines that the stores can't warranty, and I am the only service center within the area.

The problem could be the front axle not being straight, or possibly leaning in the frame pivot. I have even seen cases where the frame flexed due to stress causing steering issues. I hate the new two arm drag link type systems due to this very issue, and it isn't limited to one brand. The...

I heard everything went well. No problems and may of left the place cleaner than what it was when they arrived.

In my area the dealer to dealer discount is usually 10% off list, Parts distributor to dealer discount can vary from 10-50% off of list with some wholegoods being as low as 5% discount. And then the customer complains that you can't negotiate the price of some low profit items. Manufacturers are...

releasing the brake pedal or engaging the deck could also be a seat switch issue.

I don't know what state you are in, but my state also issues state ID cards through the same office that issues drivers licenses. So they could still get the real ID without being able to drive.

I think this will be a case of hope for the best and plan for the worst. And if things go sideways, There will be no going back, so the patriots might as well make a show of force.

You should be able to get one back wheel off the ground and then be able to roll the mower into the garage. Even with a locked brake it should still move that way. One wheel will roll forward that is on the ground but the opposite wheel off the ground will turn the opposite direction due to...

I have found Kawasaki modules susceptible to cracking the epoxy in the modules and during periods of high humidity will cause the modules to short out. The ones that I normally see are due to a misfire, and when determining which side it is on will not start on either module if one plug is...

Not sure about this years models but last years models were manufactured, serviced and warrantied by your local MTD dealer.

The cost of the bar chain and sprocket is enough to make it a throw away saw, and that doesn't include labor. And to AVB in the past three years the average repair cost for riding mowers in my shop has went from $175 to $400 and labor rates haven't changed Most of my repairs have changed from...

Don't feel bad, you didn't know and there are a lot of people that would of done the same thing. Kind of like the guy that calls me up and says the chain on his chainsaw doesn't turn. And I ask them to make sure the chain brake hasn't been bumped and engaged. Nope tried that and still doesn't...

Seems most sites claim the 0721 superceded the 7007 or they show the 7007 but if you put in the 0721 is says it is not found. Nobody had a cross for the 0721 filter either to another brand. If I put the 7007 into the parts lookup systems, it shows every engine that it was used on. If I put in...

And because of that most cheap box store 2 stroke engines self destruct very quickly. Most don't make it past the warranty period, and if they do it is because somebody fixed the problem early in its life. I am not sure about some of the high end products what the long term life will be. 10...

Some sites I checked show them as two different part number with both in stock, other show the 7007 superceding to the 0721.

I kind of wish I could hear this thing run with and without the deck engaged. It could be a fuel issue related to the high speed jet side of the carb, either slight restriction in the jet causing slight lean condition. Even though the compression is slightly low I don't think it would be real...

Did you know that MTD go threatened with EPA fines for selling the tools to their dealers without requiring them to also have the special equipment to insure that the adjusted carb still met emissions standards. Also dealers where also threatened with fines up to $41,500 per tool for selling...

I believe the issue that the OP is having is they will not go into free wheel position so he can either bleed the hydros after the oil change, or is trying to roll the mower by hand. Just something else for the OP to consider is make sure you are releasing the parking brake before trying to...

The release rods should be connected to a short arm either on the side of or top of the transmission that pivots when either the rod is pushed or pulled. Make sure those are moving when put into the bypass position.

If it is just a few days and not a few weeks, the dealer may be able to get Kohler to pickup part of or all the tab on the repair.

To me it is a mid to late 90's MTD model 14 garden tractor with the style 0 hood and grill,The single speed transaxle with either the 6 or 7 speed variable drive control on the left fender with the forward/reverse shifter on the transmission tunnel Most likely the H 46 inch deck. The...

I used to do some of that also, but it got to the point where people were not wanting to pay more than about $25-30 for push mowers and $150-200 for riders.

I have seen the releases stick in the engaged position and don't move to the release position. The types that have the springs that are connected between the release and the pull lever on the most common with issue since you can't force the movement by just pulling the levers. The other issue...

I was thinking the same thing. Most generator crankshafts are tapered.

I am wondering about either the engine has been opened up and the camshaft isn't properly timed or even more remote that the gear has slipped on the shaft for some reason.

This is going to sound strange but replace the spark plug. The other issue could be a choke related issue, or fuel quality issues.

I am thinking White/MTD with the 46 inch deck.

Ptmowermech. If you do nothing else at least look at having liability insurance. Don't have to insure the inventory just need something to cover you if something goes wrong. Basically something to cover you if something goes wrong with a repair. Here is a personal example that happened to...

You would have to get liability insurance, and a tax ID number to start. You could run it as a sole proprietor which is what I do. A lot of small engine shops use Quickbooks for their accounting software. Something to keep in mind is the fixed cost of electric, water, heat, rent and...

Looks like a three wheel Yazoo mower. Deck out front seat sits above the rear single wheel. Has a two speed transmission with too fast and too slow. and the first time that you decide to straddle a hole you soon decide that you made a mistake when that wheel drops into the hole.

OP hasn't logged in since December 2018 so may not hear from him.

Thread from 2012. OP may not be around any longer. If you look at the upper corner of the replies it will give the date of reply Also date of original thread is under the thread title.

Doing a compression check could confirm if you still have a low compression issue. I am wondering about the remove muffler and it ran better. You could have a restriction in the muffler that would cause power related problems. I have seen the baffles come loose in mufflers and restrict the...

We will need the rest of the model number series. there should be another set of numbers on the tag with the model number that is normally 5-6 numbers followed by a letter. That is the specific engine within the overhead valve 16 hp engine.