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Can anyone provide a complete, legible electrical schematic for a GH 526v/52? Most I have seen are blurred in the finer details. Thanks in advance for all help on this.

To clean dirty threads on old bolt hole, cut a notch in your old bolt at the very end with a hacksaw, but only cut on one side of the threads. This will give the crud somewhere to go instead of jamming the threads. It might take several passes to clean a really clogged hole. After cleaning...

There are many ways to skin a cat as the old saying goes and I can pull the engine. I figured that people with many years of experience might have a shortcut or easy way to do it. A friend showed me how to replace a throw out bearing and clutch in a truck without having to put a 500 pound...

Leak from bottom. I have a GH 526v/52 that has an oil leak from bottom of engine area. Cannot find source of leak. B&S 26 Hp Engine. Can engine oil seal be replaced without removing engine? If not, can someone please provide guidance on removing engine? Thanks in advance for all time and...

That does not look like a steel bushing,it looks like the top of the bronze bushing.What is the condition of the idler support shaft? You can mike the shaft and hole where it is not worn and order bushing accordingly.Send me the dimensions and I will try to find a bushing for you.Heavy duty...

I would replace the rings.I think it would be silly no to since the piston is already out.Look for scarring on the piston skirt in the area of the missing chunk,and check the rod for bending and check the big end for out-of round and proper clearances.I use Plasti-Gauge:link below...

Where are you measuring the battery voltage?On the battery post itself or on the cable connector on the battery post?Use the battery post itself,not the cable at the battery. Hold the key on for a minute or so, and feel for a warm or hot connection on all connection points.The inside of the...

Years ago,I can't remember exactly when,I rebuilt a Briggs self propelled push mower with reverse,where reverse was powered by an extended camshaft and pulley.The shaft of course ran at 1/2 engine speed,but it simplified the implementation of reverse and gave a safe reverse speed. Has anyone...

Air flow is not linear with speed.Double the speed,and you cube the air flow,so higher speed gives a much higher air flow than low speed,and the engine will run cooler,even though the engine is producing more heat,overall,the engine and oil are cooler. The old air cooled beetles could run from...

Have you checked the shear pin in the flywheel? If it is even partially sheared you will get no spark.:unsure:

I mow so that the clippings go to the inside of the cut, in the path of my next pass,and each pass mulches them more and more and by the time I get to the center,the clippings have disintegrated into mere dust. I go at a slower than normal pace in heavy grass and it does fine. I have a...

Here is a link to Jojoba oil : https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/cant-find-30w-oil-anywhere-in-my-area-or-on-line.74912/

The best natural lubricant is actually whale oil.It had superior lubricating properties that was unequaled by modern oils.With the rightful protection of whales, a substitute was sought,and the closest,almost identical oil, is Jojoba oil.It is hard to find as an engine oil,because it is more...

Here is a good link to learn the principles and purposes of modern oils,and a lot of legends are busted. https://bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

Sounds like fuel starvation.Does the carb have an idle adjustment screw? If so adjust to spec.. If it is adjusted too lean the motor will net be able to respond to a rapid load change. Was the main jet removed and cleaned on the carb?It is in the center of the carburetor.Sometimes a mechanic...