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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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WARNING. Any one who opens up any transaxle you must realize that many parts are sharper than any knives in your kitchen. Be very...
Aug 27, 2025
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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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Star, I agree with you to a point. Problem is the 00 grease will not mix with Bentinite so to switch over to grease you will have to...
Aug 27, 2025
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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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Doing a little research I think your unit uses a model 918-0551A peerless transmission. If I am correct it uses Bentinite clay based...
Aug 26, 2025
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CD pack Ignition coil needed for a Model 8237
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Original module should be #681578, superseded to 100-2949.
Aug 25, 2025
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Still trying to get the mower deck right
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Here is the reassembly order I suggest you follow. 1. Admit that I’m smarter than those on this forum who have tried to help me. This...
Aug 25, 2025
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Showing posts as resolved, is that possible?
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I doubt that it is possible, as the OP must do that. Most times they don’t even post back and say thanks. They are the only ones who...
Aug 24, 2025
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Still trying to get the mower deck right
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Not you for sure. I don’t know why I keep following this thread, but it has gotten so bad I have to warn others not to use anything you...
Aug 24, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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I’m just showing my age and background. I guess we’re just calling them a different name, but we will end up with the same results When...
Aug 24, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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Star, that’s what I call a hog ring. C-clip to me looks like a snap ring with no holes for a pliers. Some people call them E-clips.
Aug 24, 2025
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Still trying to get the mower deck right
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Fixing a deck with duck tape? Red Green would be proud to you.
Aug 23, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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He said he took a C-clip off with a screwdriver. Maybe my age is getting to me, but I’ve never seen a C-clip used as a retainer on a...
Aug 23, 2025
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“Oppy” means opposed twin. People cannot get the correct parts at their local small engine shop without a model number of the mower or...
Aug 23, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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I don’t have the right tool, but I’ve done so many that a good side cutting pliers has become my go to tool. I’m just getting upset...
Aug 22, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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Not wasting my time, but yours, as we can’t help without good information. Briggs uses 3 different starters. If you can’t find engine...
Aug 22, 2025
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Craftsman walk behind 917.370931
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Only thing I can suggest at this point is to check every repair shop and small engine boneyard within your area for a used one. I’m...
Aug 22, 2025
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