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Try draining a bit of oil from the bottom ot the tank and let it sit for a day. Water if present will sink to bottom. Change Filter. Don't over think this. It is unlikely that there is much if any water in the oil unless done on purpose.

Check to see if carb has fuel after sitting for a few days. Replace Filter if there is one and spark plug. Try pressing primer bulb if equipped only 2 times. Sounds like you may be flooding it. Report.

Seems strange to remove the + battery connection instead of the - one

Try it with the Fuel Tank Cap loosened. If it still won't run past 30 sec, Blow fuel line back into tank with cap loose from carb. Replace Filter if there is one. New ones can be plugged.

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Perhaps you are turning the same way every time with low air pressure. Stay with the solid tires and put a cushion on the seat.

Follow the wires leading around the base of the engine if it is like the Cub Cadet zero turns. A light blue wire may be broken or shorted. Charge the Battery fully, off the machine and take it to a shop for Battery Load Test

I would suggest Green. Local Sod Farmers would be one of your best info guys, compare with Nursery advice. The wind will quickly contaminate 'pure' strains. Work up the surface first, spread twice as much as recommended as only 40% germinates. Lots of water, daily.

Get some carb cleaner and carefully wipe off the Viton tip of the needle. It does not require a Viton 'seat'. Clean the bore where the needle goes. Looks like Ethanol contamination to me. Set float as described above. When you turn the key Off/On there should be an audible 'click'. Hold your...

It is clear to me that some 3" wide by required length of 1/16" thick Aluminum could be pop riveted over that. Keep rivets clear of belt path and raise it or lower it so the belt does not touch anything. You're welcome.

If it runs for a few seconds, I would suspect fuel starvation. Disconnect line at pump/filter and after removing the cap blow backwards thru the fuel line. Do not stand near the fuel tank! See if the Float bowl is filling.

NASCAR is hardly NASCAR anymore. Too many rules, regulation and of late Change. Half time at LA was pathetic. NASCAR is not about Rap 'music'. I doubt we will live to see (I hope not) V6 or Electric but who knows? They now call a Driveshaft a Propeller shaft! This new generation of cars has a...

I suggest you cut your lawn a bit higher perhaps an inch and then use a Brinley sweeper. It would be difficult to improve on the Manufacturers design in a blade.

High (?) Octane fuel does NOT burn Hotter, I burns Slower to avoid predetonation. Use it.

Time to Repower I think. Do a compression check and remove cover and check Valve assembly.

I expect most decks are Powder Coated with no primer or proper surface preparation. The stamped deck and welded attachments need to be Sandblasted to SP6, then using an inorganic zinc primer and Hi-build epoxy topcoat done to manufacturers recommendations, you will have a durable coating. I...

Not worth tearing down the engine. It should start with rope first pull. Be sure you have fresh fuel and don't flood it. Electric Starters are over $300 Cdn. Check with Donyboy.

Starting Fluid first, with Choke OFF.

Simple first. If you haven't done so, install new spark plugs and check wires to plugs. You may have a carb needle valve problem or ethanol crap in the carb.

If you have a removeable fuel/air adjustment needle Or 2, remove them one at a time and shoot some carb/cleaner brake cleaner in the hole and put the needle back in barely snug. Back out 1-1/4 turns and try it. Adjust this needle til it idles nice or runs WOT. Try adjusting the needle on the...

Be sure the Float moves freely now, is set level when inverted and that the fuel is turned on if there is a valve.

You must have a large drain pipe if they came out of it. To me it resembles the governor weights described above but not exactly. There are 2 and it appears one broke in half. There may be a pin down in the crankcase as well. My reference is the Tecumseh Manual Section 8, 2-18.

That indications around the Spindle may be just shadows. Get it professionally Welded and send some hate mail to Husqvarna If you feel it is a legit claim. Lots of photos from both sides of the deck.

I take fine mesh Chicken Wire and stuff it in holes around air shrouds and other areas of entry. Crumple it up as mice can get through very small holes. Stuff some Moth Balls in the mesh wherever you can. Put out bait as well if possible with no other animals around.

Allow the engine to warm up first may help, or have it running at higher RPM when engaging.

Try a new or different grease gun. Sometimes Zerk fittings get plugged, but rarely.

You should have first verified using a tester that there was indeed no current at the plug. Then Replace the plug with known or new good one. Simple stuff first.

I strongly suggest that you clean it up and Sell it and buy a large Frame 30" cut Snowblower. That blade on a Lawn tractor requires weights, chains, a lot of room to turn around and will be just a pain to use. It is also slower than a snowblower and leaves banks which cause deeper drifts.

No sense checking valve lash if Grinding noises were heard. A bearing is gone away somewhere, or other expensive part.

Lots of info, but each type/model should be accompanied by source and price.

These schematics seem to differ. With Key ON check to see if there is voltage at the Yellow wire. If NOT, connect them to Ground. One appears to be to the seat occupied switch the other to coil ? Start engine and see if it will turn Off.

For 1/2 acre, a simple 48" cut John Deer LA 145 or in that range will do. My lawn is realtively flat, and I do not bag. I have a Sweeper and after mowing (discharging into Uncut grass) I do a quick sweep and dispose of clippings.

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If you can get $100 for a 10year old obsolete deck, take it. The hood can be repaired if you carefully clean and use some crazy glue only on the edges, then reinforce the backside with more glue and flexible plastic. Make friends with a local body shop also, for repair or advice. Hood should...

Enter the turn slower, one side in Forward motion, the other side slightly rearward.

Highly unlikely that points are 'floating' I haven't heard that term since the '60's and 8500 RPM. Gap at 0.028 after filing them flat.

I didn't know that tapered bearings were used on mower spindles. Carefully grease the new ones with wheelbearing grease and torque to spec or until they just begin to show resistance to turning.

You owe that Mechanic a case of beer and a night with ................

My recommendation is to purchase one with Solid front tires, pivoting (from Centre) front axle and a very comfortable and adjustable seat. Get or attach a small trailer hitch for yard wagons etc.

Put it on the Might Need it Someday Shelf inside a Plastic cup. Those cans tend to Rust Out. You can no longer buy the Good Carb cleaner in Ontario.

Run one of your booster cables from + battery to solenoid to verify if you have a bad cable. Remove and clean both connections to Solenoid and the smaller one(s) while you are in there.

Pull the Flywheel to be sure the Key is not deformed.

Whatever 303 is don't put anything on the belt. You may have matched a Thinner (Width) belt for the new one which rides higher (Tighter) in the Pulleys. Find the original part number and dimensions and go from there with the Kevlar Pricy belt.

Carefully clean ALL battery and Solenoid cable connections. Very carefully -with cap ON fuel tank- connect one booster cable to Positive on Battery and touch big connector on Starter Motor with the other end of same cable. There will be sparks. If it cranks, you may need a new Solenoid or...

Be sure to turn off the blades or push the button when reversing.

I have some "plumbers tape" 'All Round' that has multiple holes punched in it. Cut a length with 2 holes. Fold it tightly over the black area of the cable with holes aligning. Squeeze tight with pliers. Drill a small hole in the handle and fasten with a metal screw and washer to hold the...

I bought a seat for a Skid Steer or similar item with armrests. Seat Travel is the key. I had to chain it halfway down but now I have 3-5" of travel. These seats can be adjusted to your weight. Google Suspension Seats for farm use and see what you get. I had to fabricate a mounting plate so I...

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RTFM. The Manual should give you storage Instructions. Check with Dealer. I suggets storing the battery fully charged and check voltage every month.