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This service manual should answer all your questions...

This service manual will explain how to adjust the governor...

Check your RPMs, if it is running below 3400, adjust. Running below the clippings will not be cut or thrown out properly.

This is the procedure I use. Report back with your findings and we’ll work from there. Electrical problems can be very easy or very...

Thank you for educating me, I’ve always called that the front axle, learned something new today. Normally they should move freely, but...

Pivot bar is the terminalogy that SBD uses for the front axle. Like Stihl uses rope rotor for the starter rope pulley

Would you please explain what you mean by pivot bar? I’ve been working on equipment for over 50 years and have never heard that term on...

I see I no need for the average DIY guy to purchase one of the expensive testers, which he will use as once or twice. I’ve used the...

Maybe this manual will help you diagnose the problem...

Don't focus so much on horsepower because unless you are mowing foot tall grass it will never be an issue. Rear engine riders have more...

The kill wire I’m referring to is the wire attached to the coil. I made NO mention of the seat kill switch, which until you test the...

Front wheel drive mowers are probably the worst mowers for steep inclines. Not much you can do to solve this issue.

Today’s coils cannot be tested without an expensive piece of equipment. If you are getting no spart through your inline tester, remove...

Could be that gasket but don't overlook the float valve 698537 and be careful and don't drop the jet out of the white plastic...

Get yourself an inline spark tester and the next time it happens install the tester and check for spark. I suspect you will find no...