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Thanks My spellcheck inserted the "hydroelectric". I was not looking. Was not not me Thank you Mr. Startech

Hello all, Im back to annoy you...LOL I have a Craftsman Rider, 1999, Model #917.256524, Briggs and Stratton Turbo Cool - 15.5 HP Model: 28N707 Type: 0173-01 S/N 100996B 012199 Trans-axle Peerless Model 930-057A I have been told that the trans-axle needs to have the oil changed...

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Hello...On the idle-mixture screw what is the starting point? OR, how many turns out from fully closed? There are lots of conflicting answers to this question online. Plug was never changed from the shop. Thanks

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Hi smalltimer, thanks for the reply. The exhaust odor I smelled (rich), the gas was only 2 weeks older than from when it was running good, with no odor. I have been storing my mower in the fall, in my shed, since 2009. I put Stabol in the gas every year before storage. Starts right up in the...

Hello All, At the end of last summer I had a mower shop trouble shoot a non-starting engine. It was fixed, but the exhaust smells like it is running rich. Did not smell that way when it was running during the summer (2022). Does anyone have a diagram (picture), and instructions on how to...

Thank You... That will be great!!! And thanks for making a old Veteran feel sooooo good. I might not be able to read a wiring diagram, but I sure can weld. For many years I held a 6G pipe welding cert., and taught welding. I'm outta here. Thanks to those who tried to help! I did check the...

Hello, I jumped across the 2 large bolts sticking out of the top of the solenoid. I tried the key on the on position, and even turned the key to start while jumping the terminals. I believe an interlock is bad or the carb. solenoid is bad, as stated above by Clever Dick. I do not have the...

That is great CD (thanks Star Tech)... May the fleas of a 1000 rabid dogs make your crouch their home!

This is the first time I ever left the key in the ignition. Getting old...Senior moment... Thanks

Thank You. I still don't know what to look for. I have just about zero electrical know how with AC or DC. I think replacing the ignition is the next move? The battery (and my stupidity) probably cooked the switch. sb

Riding Mower – No Start 1999 Craftsman 42” -- Model – 917.256524 Briggs and Stratton Turbo Cool - 15.5 HP Model: 28N707 When I parked the mower it was running great. 2 weeks later I went to start it...and nothing. I left the key on for 2 weeks. Battery was dead. Battery was over 2 years old...

Ok all that answered...Thank You. After totally losing my mind (it helped), I think I have them on the right way. Thanks again sb