Recent content by kbowley

You are in a pickle, sadly. First rule=Never round off a bolt. I'm not going to get into questions about the proper tools, the damage is done. You will need to remove the transmission and your best bet is a machine shop. You can't heat it and you can't weld a tool into the hole, I know of no...

Does it happen when you first start it or only after using it for a while?

Agreed!

I believe you need to remove the engine's cover plate to change it. Very rare they leak/go bad on a Vanguard.

Sounds like the needle valve or jets in the carburetor or a restricted air filter. Don't buy a new Kohler carb until you, or a pro shop, tries to repair it. And DO NOT buy a non-OEM carb, it will not run correctly. The first thing I would do is try running it without the air filter. Next, check...

My 122 has a junk pto and am looking at a fully restored 147 hydro with hydro lift. Just trying to figure out if the the deck is the same hook up. Thanks a lot.

Costly mistake...should have left the handle out and dragged it. Better yet, pull the two releases on the hydro's and go very slowly. Probably a 3400 series hydro gear...ouch :(

Pat, respectfully, I recommend that you take the machine to a local small engine repair shop with a good reputation. Do not use that old gas, do not store gasoline in a glass jar. I am not going to be able to resolve the many issues you have with your level of knowledge. Please, bring it to a...

Okay, I had a closer look at your pics and saw several things that are incorrect. First, the wire coming out from top of the cylinder is the "hot" wire for the solenoid on the bottom of the carb and you have it connected to the stud. The black ground wire goes to where you inserted that threaded...

Fuel cap vent. Soak the fuel cap in some dish water and rinse well. next time it happens try loosening the cap and see if it fires up. alternately simply purchase the correct fuel cap from Toro dealer and be done with it. But first check to see if it fires up when you loosen the cap.

First, you need to purchase the OEM carburetor, not the cheapy Chinese ones that NEVER work correctly. I have no idea why they sell them; the reviews are all fake posted by employees or distributors. If you wish to fix it correctly, go to your nearest 'bota dealer and order the correct...

The issue with the electric mowers is if they fail, who is going to fix it? The two most common issues are battery and motor failure. The motors will overheat in heavy, thick grass and melt the windings. Good luck getting a new motor. However, no need to worry about gas and oil. Just the blade...

How about simply following the manufacturers recommendation in the owner's manual? They bench test them under full load for thousands of hours with various oils. The engineers that designed the engine are far better versed in which viscosity and spec will provide the longest life. You can't go...

Does that have a "mow in reverse" cut out switch? Just a thought.

Not on a 15 yr. old Honda. The engine must be fully disassembled. Tons of good used ones for sale on Criag's list and Facebook marketplace.