Recent content by mechanic mark

Put a drop of oil on linkages & all moving parts.

I agree with ILENGINE, remove battery, take to auto parts store & kindly ask them to load test battery, let us know how it goes, thanks, Mark

NLA on the rings, a new engine will be your best bet, $ wise & less down time.

Muhammad, Can non-essential posts & replies be wiped from lawnmowerforum.com? thanks, Mark

https://www.simplicitymfg.com/na/en_us/support/manuals/results.productmanuals.html?searchrequested=2690953 page 26 in operators manual shows tractor specs. check tire pressure, clean deck top & underside, sharpen blades & grease spindles.

suggestion; trade your new ariens for new gravely.

Don’t forget using Dielectric Grease on battery posts, terminals, & everything electrical.

I believe the 30 second idle down on the throttle applies here also.

Yes, check for gasoline in oil on dipstick.

https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/tuff-torque-loss-of-power.68527/

Too much oil in crankcase, possible fuel in oil (check dipstick), dirty air filter, let us know how these check out, thanks, Mark

I give technical advice on this website & have been doing so for several years. I am in my 70's & enjoy helping folks as best I am able. If you are having a problem with your mower or engine please provide engine make, year, model & serial #'s. If you choose not to provide information needed to...

Using your engine model & serial #’s order a carburetor rebuild kit or new carburetor.

Check negative ground cables for being loose.I would also remove battery & take to auto parts store for load test at no cost to you.