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    Craftsman 2 stroke 25cc string trimmer only runs on 80% choke

    Hello! I am working on a string trimmer for my neighbors, which is a craftsman branded 2 stroke. Seems to be pretty new. When he gave it to me, he said it would start but promptly die. It did that. I changed the fuel out of it, took the carburetor sides off (both the metering and fuel intake...
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    Ring Replacement on an abused 190cc L head

    Hello all! I've been working on lawn mowers for neighbors and family since "mastering" the flathead briggs (or so I thought), and recently came across one that was seized solid. It was bad honestly, because it appears as though the aluminum piston melted a bit and the wall too. The rings seized...
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    Briggs Coil Replacement, Restoration (Model 92502)

    Hello All! I recently was fortunate enough to acquire 4 free briggs and Stratton mower engines. They are all unmounted, but all of them have blade mounts on them. Their model numbers are (2x 92502), (93502), (92982) I'm going to refurbish these in my free time to have for various uses or to...
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    Fuel Poulan Pro Leaf Blower does not get fuel

    Hello! I have acquired a Poulan pro leaf blower (was found on the street for trash pick up). I took it home, and it would start, but couldn't idle OR rev to full RPMs without stalling. I left it for a while until I had more time to clean and tune the carburetor, but when I came back to it the...
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    Generator won't start unless fuel fed directly into carb

    Hello all! I have a Coleman Generator that I am working on for a friend, it's 2.6HP OHV and I believe its 2000Watt. It would not start when they gave it to me, so I first checked the spark plug, and it's fine. My next step was to try and feed it fuel directly through carb air intake, and sure...
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