Recent content by Tiger Small Engine

Weld ‘er up!

Clean and replace the OEM Zama carburetor with the aftermarket one you probably put on. Do not spend any more money for parts on this trimmer.

$2000 is way too expensive even with only 96 hours on it.

I have a Dixon zero turn with a damaged crankshaft. Customer installed new PTO clutch themselves and did not tighten and torque it down correctly. I ended up with it as a result, and have not had time to remove and replace engine with good used Kawasaki, or replace crankshaft with new one...

Heavy scoring on piston in picture. Stop and don’t do any further work on chainsaw. Leave muffler off so you can show customer or know this saw is done.

No belt length is that critical to a 1/4” inch. There is something else most likely going on that is wrong causing problems with 3 belts so far.

Buy a zero turn versus a riding mower for sure for two acres. Doesn’t matter what brand zero turn you buy at the low end, they are all pretty crappy. Lean towards Toro, Troy Bilt Mustang, or Hustler. You are looking at $3500 and up on price.

So it seems a shop has to be a bit larger to use Stens, Rotary, and Oregon, as a general rule. I was told before opening up to get hooked up with these suppliers. Once I realized the minimum purchase for free shipping, tax exempt rule, and not a significant savings for lower tier sales, I never...

I buy parts from Amazon, EBay, and local Hardware store that is also a Scag, Bad Boy, and Stihl dealer. For me, quality of part, selection, service, picking rate accuracy, and how quickly I can get the parts are more important than saving 10-20%. Customers never complain about my parts prices...

I normally use PB Blaster for penetrating oil and works great. Kroil is supposed to be better, no real personal experience. One other way is 50/50 mixture of automatic transmission oil and acetone. This works well and have used it in the past.

What equipment is listed at, and what it actually sells for, are obviously two separate things. I get people nowadays that make lowball offers sight unseen. That folks, is not how you negotiate. I simply reply “no thanks “, and wait for a real buyer. When I get a real buyer, rarely do they ask...

You must have the same transaxle for replacement as original. IE: T40 Tuff Torq. Otherwise you have to do modifications and it can get to be a lot of work, or will not work at all, depending on situation.

Carb cleaner and a cordless drill with wire wheel and safety glasses. Then use green Scotchbrite to finish it.

He wants to permanently repair the loose plastic fuel inlet fitting. Not permanently attach a fuel line. Please post the product that can do this for people. Must be very fuel resistant.

Possible fuel leak?