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2005 Gravely zero turn with 21 hp Kawasaki motor. Suddenly started an oil leak, dripping when running. Thought it was the lower shaft seal. But, it stopped when sitting overnight. Then figured it must be only when running, and tested that, but no leak. Saw lots of oily, but dry, gunk in...

Having occasional starting problem. Solenoid clicks, but engine doesn't turn. earlier this spring I found the ground cable loose, and that seemed to be the problem. Today, it clicked but wouldn't turn over. I took a screwdriver and rotated the crankshaft about an 1/8 turn by prying it around...

I have a small Stihl chainsaw, and a hedge trimmer. Both have given good service, but they are invariably hard to start. Choke, pull 2-3 times, release choke, pull 1-2 times, and then they run fine. I have other two cycle stuff including a Shindaiwa string trimmer and RedMax backpack blower...

I have a 2004 Gravely zero turn 148Z mower, and mow a somewhat hilly 1 1/2 acres of lawn. I added a slight extension to the hitch to accommodate my TracVac leaf/trimmings pickup unit, which is trailer mounted. The TracVac was originally purchased with a 1979 Gravely twin cylinder lawn tractor...