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    Toro Zero Turn smoking

    Well, for me it is the valve guides worn and draining down....Same with any OHV engine. As others have noted: New "standard" (STD) rings do not make up for bore wear: They only "assist" in reducing the amount of oil burned. As for your boss: "You cannot make a silk purse out of a sows ear."...
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    Is electric the way to go now?

    I agree with you 100%....It is a massive con. Sadly, the manufacturers you mention all sell their products here in my country: They are all made in the PRC. (& "Not Available in the USA" I'd guess.) I suppose because USA made products would be too expensive for us! But surely.... these...
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    Is electric the way to go now?

    I agree with you 100%....It is a massive con. Sadly, the manufacturers you mention all sell their products here in my country: They are all made in the PRC. (& "Not Available in the USA" I'd guess.) I suppose because USA made products would be too expensive for us! But surely.... these...
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    Is electric the way to go now?

    Well Sir, in the country I live in EVERTHING of this nature is made in China. ...By American Companies! (Time that was addressed, I feel) And most of it is single-use or fails after a few months and getting service, whether under guarantee or not, is time consuming/frustrating....it invariably...
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    John Deere LA135 (LAWN TRACTOR MOWER)

    What is the minimum CRANKING RPM at whch the plugs will fire (Spark)? Cheers.
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