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Working on Hustler 60" Model 934778.... Need suggestions for repairing plastic fuel tank. I haven't seen the leaking area but according to the owner its about middle level tank. Thanks in advance, bartles

Thanks. I get that the cylinder head to rocker arm cover gasket area gets sealed between the cork gasket and the rocker arm cover. I just wasn't clear that the baffle to rocker arm cover should be sealed with ATV as well.

Working on a PS-SV620-3215.....should the baffle be sealed inside the valve cover? My gut says yes but....?

Thank you!! Pretty thorough manual. bartles

Beginning a second like rebuild on Sears YS4500 with a Kohler PS-SV620-3215/ an 4305109533 and would appreciate any heads up what to look for advice on the Kohler. Its got 100psi compression and I bore scoped the cylinder and see a good cross hatch pattern. What are the valve clearances...

Wow, now that's a tough one to troubleshoot!!!

Yep, I wish I'd seen the persons face when the gas can nozzle fell into the tank! bartles

All good suggestions and reminders! I appreciate it! bartles

Working on a LT1045, new to me. I was having fuel feed issues so after all the usual suspects were cleared, i.e. carb, fuel pump, flow from tank(trickle) I peeked inside the tank with my borescope and found trash from the fill cap sealing gasket and a fuel nozzle! This was a first for me.:LOL...

True........with this little surprise none of the tensioner linkage/brackets are on the mower. There is one idler, bolted in place, with nothing to tighten the belt on the deck. The owner "got a heck of a deal" on the mower:oops: I'm going to fab a couple of brackets and patten them after...

I appreciate the help guys. bartles

Thanks for your reply........................this deck does not have the item 46 brackets. Evidently at some point in its history someone has "jury-rigged" what was probably considered a fix for belt retention. Looks like its fabrication time since those brackets are not available from CC. I...

Working on a LT 1045, Model 13AX11CH712, S/N 1A115H10684 Looking at a new owners deck, without a history, and I do not see a way the deck belt keeps tensioned I see in the parts listing a couple of brackets with the same parts number, 783-05118 that appear to be bolted, sandwiched, together...

Yep. Found it. I appreciate the help, bartles

Need help locating model number. I can not locate the model number I need to look up parts. None of the linkage involved with controlling the self propel are on the mower. It looks like there were tags on the gas tank. I can see a small tag on the transmission that has "130-6733" on it...

Well fellows, most of the time we "shade tree" mechanics overlook the obvious. I went back to the fuses (1-15 & 1-20amp)and checked voltage across them to discover the 20 amp fuse was blown. I did not look close enough to see the one of the bases of the "Z" was not there. P

I am not getting 12volts between the wiring harness connections from the seat nor the steering lever(s) switches. I see three relays on the mower...two in the instrument panel and in the starter motor area on the engine. The wiring diagram I have from Hustlers online parts manual only...

Thank you! I'll check it out again using your info....I appreciate your help. bartles

OK....good Sunday project. I appreciate your help.

Did that, using the wife in the seat....open circuit with her sitting in the seat

Yep, it's good.

Working on a 42" Hustler model 927368/ SN 05011533 Helping a friend with his issue: When he turns blade clutch on the engine dies.......mower was operational until this problem developed. I would appreciate help with where to begin the problem search. Fuses are good. Thanks in advance, bartles

Understand..... Looks like taking the easy way is out and my MIG welder with .23 wire is in! Thanks!

Working on a Model 927368, 42" The existing deck is eaten up with rust. I can patch it but I would rather get a reasonably used deck. The local dealer says a new deck(part number 546929 is no longer available from the OEM. Is there a source out there........minus E-Bay I've look through...

Many thanks!! A drain plug is a great add.

Working on a Hustler Model 927368. The owners manual says "units are not serviceable...sealed for life" I'd appreciate some advice about how the life of these units could be extended by changing the oil and possibly a filter/strainer.

Thank you!

Id appreciate so maintenance instructions for the subject drive units, i.e., fluid/strainer or filter replacement recommendations, and sources for those parts. The units fit a Model RZ5424. Thanks in advance!

Growing up we used "Wizard" tools from our local Western Auto store. Worn out from use I was able to get Sears replacements under warranty. Not sure how the Lowe's store will react.😂

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Yep, that's it. Grounding strap.... that's a fit for me, thanks!!

Well it looks like a good one🤣

I apologize ahead of time about a picture not being available. I haven't figured out how to reduce the size of pics taken with my phone. On all engines new to me I prepare to start for the first time I take the starters apart to inspect the brushes, clean up the armatures and lube the...

Alrighty then!!! Find an owner's manual and be sure to keep the wheel bearings and steering linkage greased(if equipped with zerks). Use fuel treatment regardless if you use gasoline with ethanol or not, keep the air cleaner clean and change the oil per the manual. Keep the blade side of the...

If those mowers have at least 42-48" cut width then consider : What goes wrong with the models you are considering generally are: Deck rust, belts, idlers, pulleys, and blade spindles. If you are capable of replacing these parts then for $200-$400 you can have a mower that will last you for a...

I've rebuilt maybe a half dozen 31R 707 0154 E1 models(or models similar to). Installing the oil pan and knowing the oil slinger is in its right place with the cam always increases my BP😁 If anyone out there has a technique to share oh please enlighten me. bartles

Thank you for your help!

Well me and my fat fingers really screwed that up: 31C707 0154 E1

Received piston with ring set, part number 594539 for a 31C707 0254 E1...the two top rings have color code markings...can someone advise(mounting order top down) which color ring fits to the piston?

I am replacing a 10.5 HP 21R707-0145-G1 with an older 17HP 31C707-0154-E1. When comparing flywheels I see a difference, when the magneto magnets are between the block mounting holes for the magneto, of the flywheel keyway positions. The 31C keyway is roughly located at 2 o'clock, and the 21R...

Thanks!!!! bartles

Working on a 31C707-0154-E1 What is the allowable clearance between the links and the crankshaft? Thanks in advance, bartles

Thanks for your input n advice! I'm a retired diesel guy by profession. Air fuel ratio is a big deal . Industry struggled with black smoke complaints until electronic fuel injection systems and electronic fuel injection timing control became available. Hard to keep those days out of my...

Re flywheel swap: to have the wiring harness compatible with the mower harness. The 17 has a different alternator arrangement than the 10.5. 2. Re carb swap: The 17's carb has been sitting up for a long time ..carb bowl is very corroded. Thanks for your input, bartles

Throwing this out here for an opinion(s)....will a 17 HP B&S run reasonably well with a 10.5HP intake/carb system? Re-jetting the carb required? The small engine has a ventilated block. The 17hp engine has the same footprint and general fit up requirements. I was thinking of using the 10.5...