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I don't believe that a governor would typically just go "out of adjustment" on its own. It is more likely that a governor spring is weak or broken or that the governor itself is bad. I had a similar issue years ago with my Briggs V-Twin and every time I started the mower it would literally rev...

Bert, My specific engine does not use a gasket and instead uses that same Loctite SI 5900 RTV that is used on the oil pan to seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. With that being said, so long as I follow he same cleanup and prep procedure for removing and applying the new RTV, would I...

Well, I finally got the engine put back together. A couple of things to note: I read and followed all of the information in the Kohler Service Manual and on the service bulletin but for whatever reason I still ended up having a lot of RTV squeeze out of the side of the oil pan. I assume that a...

Up north for the weekend and my cousin's Craftsman LT1000 won't start without starting fluid. Had to spray fluid directly into the carb repeatedly for about a minute before it ran on its own. After it started running on its own it was surging really bad. If I pulled the choke about half way out...

Jose, You will need to consult your operators manual to check and level the deck. There could certainly be damaged that would cause it to cut uneven like a Bent blade or bent hanging bracket, but most of the time it is because the deck is simply out of adjustment. typically all you will need is...

One last question, when replacing the crank seal, would you recommend doing installing while the oil pan is off or waiting until the engine is reassembled. I want to say that the last time I did it the latter, but it would be so much easier with the shaft not in the way and then I can see the...

Oh my gosh, that is so much better. Now I can clearly see where this stuff is supposed to go!! Would Lacquer Thinner for old sealant removal and Acetone for final cleaning be okay to use prior to applying the sealant? Is use of a brass brush absolutely necessary? The two pieces look quite...

Thank you so much. I just wanted to make sure that I do this job correctly. The last bottom end I reassembled (Briggs 24 ELS) used a paper gasket. The service manual for this engine makes reference to a point A and point B which it might get a double bead of sealant. The only issue is that the...

I just wanted to give an update on the oil leak. with the help of my thirteen-year-old daughter I pulled the motor out of the LT155 and started disassembling the bottom end. there was actually quite a bit of oil that was sitting underneath the engine even though it only ran for about an hour and...

When I purchased an emergency generator for my house a couple years back I opted for a Briggs Storm Responder. I use a generator power inlet to transfer power into my main panel. The inlet is wired through a 30 amp breaker so theoretically I can only get about 7500 watts of power through it...

Thank you for the tips. I was going to do this when I had the engine out earlier this week, but I was hopefully optimistic that the one loose bolt was my problem and that torquing it, and the rest down would fix it. I guess that's what I get for not doing the work when I had the engine out...

So is safe to say that the RTV that was applied at the factory has subsequently failed and that cleaning and replacing of the sealant should resolve my issue?

Hello all. So, I am in the process of doing some fixing up on my new (to me) John Deere LT155 and I am trying to solve an oil leak that the engine is experiencing. When I pulled the engine out of the mower, I went ahead and replaced the oil drain valve and dipstick seal, and then checked and...

This really is sad news especially if it might eventually lead to products like the Vanguard engine or the the generator line going away. Obviously nobody knows he long term ramifications of this filing but let's hope that in the end Briggs comes out of this with a more simplified portfolio of...

Tom, I reached out to Tuff Torq and they said that I could either use 10w-30, John Deere J20C or 5w-50 synthetic so I opted for the Mobil 1 which was on sale for $5.99 a quart. My plan was to buy some cheap 30w oil and use it to flush out the old stuff and then do a good drain before I fill up...

I had a 2019 Radius E and I had troubles with it tracking straight. I needed up sending mine to the dealer. It ended up being something with the adjustment on one of the control levers. It wasn't the allen set screw, rather it was something to do with the connection between the lever and the...

Using my push mower, it would be incredibly hard to accurately quantify the difference in run time between E10 and E0. As for my vehicles, on this very day E0 costs 37% more than E10 in my area, and I do not think that any newer vehicle would achieve 37% better fuel economy by using that E0. I...

I am certainly not trying to get into the internals of the transmission, just replace the fluid. Currently, the trans seems to have good pedal feel and is responsive. The only reason why I am even venturing into this is that the transmission is 22 years old and never had the fluid changed. I...

I have a John Deere LT155 that I am in the process of servicing. I know that the K51A transmission in the mower is not "serviceable" but I have seen many threads on the internet where owners have simply drained and replaced the fluid. I have done this same thing to the Hyrdo Gear 310-0510 in...

These models do not have hour meters, but considering the size of the original owners lawn, and 22 years of use, I estimate 300-400 hours. And yes, this mower is in exceptional cosmetic condition for it's age. I made a couple of passes with it when I got it home and it looks okay. I think...

Look for something that has a larger guard on it and know that you can control the clippings based on how you cut. Differences being walking forward vs backwards and/or having your string trimmer slung to your left vs right side. These variables will influence the direction in which clippings...

I have honestly looked for these, but everything that I have found locally has been either much newer and thus priced out of my (used machine) budget or they are in such bad condition that they need money put right into them. I grew up with an 8hp Ariens rear engine rider and I loved that...

Well, this story is certainly far from over, as I still have a long term plan that involves a brand new piece of equipment, but I did make a purchase this weekend that I am quite excited about. . . . I present my new John Deere LT155. While I would have preferred an LT166, I saw this mower...

I am a bit concerned with their quality since the Briggs takeover. We have seen what has happened with the Snapper brand and with recent news of their financial troubles I don't get the best feeling. The Lawn Care But just got one of the 25/52's and he gave it a lot of praise, by then again, if...

What a terrible position to be in?! My wife and I are still managing the lawn with the push mower, but due to medical reasons I am not able to help her in the yard for a couple of weeks. Really makes me wish that circumstances were different. So now here I sit with an abundance of time to...

I have never thought the OE blades to be of great quality in just looking at them, but in using them on my LTX1050 I found that they held up well. Their design does not make for easy sharpening, but suppose that you do not hit anything with them, they should last many years and will handle a...

if this loss of power is only happening while the mower is engaged then there is either a bad bearing on your PTO clutch or possibly some excess drag on the belt across the spindles for the deck. You might want to start off by removing the deck and spinning each deck spindle by hand to see if...

if I were you I would start with consulting the manual to find out which setting on the deck height adjuster corresponds to a specific hiding cut. Once you sent the deck height to that setting then measure on a flat concrete surface with a measuring tape the distance between the ground and the...

Best of luck. Let us know how it turns out.

99% of all mowers that re sold re equipped with a 2-1 blade this is designed to do one thing and one things only; move clipping out from under the deck. This means either discharging or bagging, but either way these medium to high lift blades are all about utilizing the discharge chute to do...

I think the biggest issue that you have is your budget! Now hear me out..... with that kind of money, you will be buying way more mower than you need if you get even close to the top of your budget. This forum is filled with people who will tell you how to spend your money, but what you need...

I do not have a lot to add here as I have only owned 1 gas string trimmer in my life and I am still using it. But since I have been interested in purchasing a Honda 4-stroke and have recently been using a family member's Stihl, I though I would comment. I currently have a Ryobi SS26...

I am so glad that you added this post. I had actually been giving this a lot of thought today because I finally got a chance to jump on a BX23S at my mom's house and had some "feelings" about it that I just couldn't ignore. Some of your comments regarding the machine were thoughts that I had...

I am sure that many can appreciate you sharing your personal experience with Honda mowers but it is just your experience. Yes there will be owners with similar complaints but let's be honest here, MOST people have unrealistic expectations of their tools. I owned a K2 HRX for 7 years, put...

As a few people have mentioned, the design of the shaft, bushing and gear system for the self propelled system on the later model Honda mowers is not great but it doesn't mean that it is bad either. There may have definitely been something defective with your mower from the get-go, and if...

I too am a fan of the Smart Drive system. I have noticed that between my HRX that I used to have an my new HRS, there is a noticeable difference in the response. It is likely due to the drastic difference in weight between the two. Either way, I can tolerate mowing nearly an acre with it (~2...

Well, I have the trimmer running again. I purchased a kit for $12 on eBay that contained a carburetor, spark plug and fuel filter. I went ahead and put some anti-seize on the spark plug and boot protector on the wire and put that back together. Then I replaced the fuel filter and installed the...

Looks like a K0-K1 variant. The engine cover was less "round" on the K2 through K5. you can possibly check the part number on the transmission if it's still visible and cross-reference that against the part number for the different variants? I believe that the transmission was updated to a...

No. Here are the directions for the filter and fluid change: http://manuals.deere.com/omview/OMM174378_19/MX52301,0000B35_19_20150720.html

Keep in mind that while the X380 has a K58 hydrostatic which has a slight torque advantage and comes standard with heat treated steel gears, the specific transaxle in the X380 is not "serviceable." Also, the X380 only comes with a 48"or 54" deck. If you want the K58 that is serviceable you...

For you problem, you can possibly look into doing a fluid change on your hydrostatic to see if your problem improves. It sounds as if there is something more than just bad fluid, but the change is not too hard or too costly to try. The biggest issue is getting the pulley off of the drive so...

I have used Jack's, Partstree and Boatsnet.com. All of them have their place with decent prices and depending on the amount I am spending, some offer free shipping.

If I am correct, most of the commercial stand-on mowers are priced over the X350 by a few thousand dollars. The least expensive option is the Bradley at $4199. If mowing is the primary and sole task of this machine, then a stand-on would be good choice, especially with ZT-3100 transmissions...

I don't think that you will find a mower with BOTH a 42" deck and a truly "durable" transmission unless. If you are limited to the 42" deck because of storage requirements or clearances, then maybe get a John Deere X370. While the K57 is barely an upgrade over the K46, you at least have a...

I think I have it all figured out. Due to COVID-19 related wage losses I am holding off on buying anything new at this time. My wife has offered to help mow our acre of grass with the 21" Honda. We have taken turns mowing different parts of the yard and have been able to get two complete...

While the X350 is an excellent mower, there are certainly more "capable" machines in your price range. You can have both a Husqvarna or Cub Cadet with a K58 transmission for $3000-3300. While you are stuck with the K46 in the Deere, you do get a longer warranty, a more premium engine, a more...

So long as your hydro system does not have some type of failure, a simple re-power would turn that old girl into a new machine again. Sticking with 18 hp a Briggs Vanguard would make a good choice! The one thing that I picked up on is that you have not only kept up on the maintenance but per...

most of the mowers that you are going to be looking at are all going to weigh between 60 and 80 lb give or take. Some of them could even be up to a hundred pounds such as the Toro super recycler or the Honda hrx. you mentioned that you are looking for a cheap mower and if you are shopping only...

If you are looking for the "most bang for your buck" mower than yes, you have found it. If that is all that matters to you then buy it. If you want a machine that will last you many years, give you less troubles and have a better dealer network to support your service needs, do yourself a favor...

The XT2 has more premium features like armrests, stronger battery, grippier tires, possibly better transmission? and a longer warranty. I assume that you are shopping the E130 against the LX42? If that is the case, get the LX42 and don't look back. At $2000 msrp it's likely the best new mower...