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I thought JD used swivel wheel on some of their mower decks? Oh, got it this unit is a zero turn! Douglas Lee *

Thanks for the input. (Yup, read the plugs) Run the machine yesterday for about 45 minutes, the plugs look much better now, and no black smoke at idle speeds! Does fine while mowing. Douglas Lee *

Thanks for the reply! This is what and why . . . It was running rich at lower rpm's Installed that swirl plate today, made a huge differance at lower rpm's, no black smoke! From Briggs and Stratton Service bulletin 733, 10/05 Douglas Lee *

Hello All, I have an older V-Twin Briggs and Stratton 407777 0128 E1 type 0128 E1 code 00607 YH Hello All, I have an older V-Twin Briggs and Stratton 407777 0128 E1 type 0128 E1 code 00607 YH It doesn't have the metal restrictor/swirl plate down stream of the throttle plate next to the intake...

I have some faith in Rotary parts . . . Thanks, Doug Lee *

Why did you open it up? ( oil consumption, low compression . . . ) Thanks, Doug Lee

It ought to have a release on it. Thanks. . . Doug Lee *

If it were mine, I change it at 5 hours. Doug Lee *

Keep us posted . . . Doug Lee *

That's good news that no apparent damage has cropped up! Thanks, Doug Lee *

Some times the cables get sticky/rusty with age, maybe introducing a couple of drops of oil or a spray lube to the exposed cable will let them slide as they should. Thanks, Doug Lee *

Does it have a control cable, or linkage? Thanks, Doug Lee *

I feel your pain, getting old is tough, not for the faint of heart. Slow down and smell the roses . . . it's hard! Keep us posted. Thanks, Doug Lee *

I have an Old Blue Homelite XL chainsaw that was popping and carrying on one day, turns out the solder joint that connects the condenser to the mounting clip had broken and was making and breaking contact while the saw was in use. Re-soldered the clip and good to go! Don't forget the...

Ok, Keep us posted . . . The answer will be interesting! Thanks, Doug Lee *

Try the questionable spark plug in a known good engine, push lawnmower, or the like. . . Thanks Doug Lee *

You might consider not using the mulching kit during the normal mowing season. Removed mine on a Wright Stander, reduced the clumping big time! Thanks, Doug Lee *

Run it!

Is there something missing over top of the cooling fins on one cylinder? Oh, I see, maybe it's the voltage regulator! Just askin' Doug Lee *

Interesting!!! Doug Lee

Good to know . . . Thanks Doug Lee *

I agree, if it stops abruptly, it's ignition. Thanks Doug Lee *

I've got a Husqvarna rider like that, thinking about shortening the chute . . . What do ya think? Doug Lee *

Sure did! Doug Lee *

I have one of those engines on my Craftsman rider, it was hunting real bad, turned out to be the anti-back fire valve, put a plug in it's place, runs good now (all summer) Thanks, Doug Lee *

Thanks for the update, good luck with it !!! Doug Lee *

StarTech, Thanks for the diagram. Does the extra relay just parallel the original wiring to trigger the starter relay when the starter switch is turned? Thanks . . . Doug Lee *

Thanks to all for the feedback on the starter assist modification. Doug Lee *

Wendol, You stated the dealer suggested an additional relay. "I installed a relay per the dealers instructions" Can you provide us with details on that? Just curious! Doug Lee *

Hello All, Thanks for the quick reply! Also found about 6-8 crankcase bolts loose. The previous owner said it was leaking oil past the shaft seal, so oil consumption of some kind . . . I think it was leaking past the oil pan . . . time will tell. Thanks, Doug Lee *

Let us know how it goes! Doug Lee *

Hello All, Got a second hand Husqvarna model YTH24V54LS Riding Mower, check out the cylinder wall and piston blemishes. Sorry, not sure if the blemish location in the cylinder. Engine is a Briggs and Stratton in the #1 cylinder, taken with a bore scope camera through the spark plug hole. Was...

Yup, run that gas in a larger engine! It'll work fine! Doug Lee *

Yup, sounds like fuel delivery! Doug Lee *

Can you inspect the area around the suspected blown head gasket? A cylinder leak down test might be helpful. Keep us posted! Doug Lee *

yup, 3600 plus rpm for a 60 Hz load. Doug Lee *

Yup, you cleaned the conductors when changing the battery. Must have a good clean mechanical connection first. Doug Lee *

Thanks all for the responses. Just wanted to understand it . . . Doug Lee *

kbowley, Thanks for the reply, I thought about that, but didn't want goof it up! Doug Lee *

Star Tech, I don't understand your comment? As stated in my original post, I have no accumulation of oil in the lower portion of the head / valve cover area in the low spot formed by the cylinder head and the valve cover when assembled, seems to me that the low area of the cylinder head would...

Ok, When standing in front of the machine, ( carburetor end) the cylinder on the right is the one in question. Maybe I have the cylinders incorrectly named. Thanks for the quick reply. Doug Lee *

Hello All, I picked up an abandon Troy-Bilt Horse riding lawn mower with a Kohler Courage sv720 v-twin 23 hp engine. In an effort to get it running I did a cylinder leak down test, adjusted the valves, replaced one ignition module, changed the oil and oil filter, fresh air cleaner, fresh fuel...