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https://engineneeds.com/sae-30-high-detergent-oil/ https://engineneeds.com/sae-30-non-detergent-oil/ I do not agree that small engine need non detergent oils as in the last link. Years ago I tore an old (1946) tractor apart that had be run with non detergent oil and scraped a lot of old gunk...

Not sure how the pickup line goes into the tank -- but if there is a metal elbow that fits into the tank check the line INSIDE the tank. Sometimes the line will break or crack and not draw fuel properly. I came upon that issue may years ago where the line accually fell off the fitting.

Years ago I attended a service school and if I don't forget what I was told --- They stated the schrader valve needs to be as close to the cylinder as possible, for the reason in a previous post. This is especially important when checking small engines such as chain saws and weed trimmers etc...

When i was working at a small engine shop, had a lot of Honda mowers come in for not starting. Upon trying to solve the problem attempted to start the engine. Usually would pull the rope and have fire out the exhaust or back thru the carburetor, occassionaly it would rip the grip out of my hand...

Go to page 1.3 where it explains the model designations otherwise it is a service manual for Kohler command single.

https://www.partstree.com/models/cv16-61514-kohler-command-pro-engine-made-for-toro-16hp-11-9kw/ Note this is the engine listed on the tag From info I saved from my small engine tech days, I respectfully submit the following info. form # 12 690 01 Rev. -- states displacement for a CV single as...

According to a post by rivets "your unit was built in 1994" referring to the tractor Kohler engine dating turned up "1994 - 10-digit serial number - First two digits 24" Note the serial number of the engine starts with 24 which makes it a 1994 production. So it appears this engine would have...

A serch of Kohler engine dating turned up "1994 - 10-digit serial number - First two digits 24" from webite https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1108-engine-kohler-dating-engines-by-serial-number-1965-2011pdf/#google_vignette as another reference...

Interesting debate going here. I decided to check the given toro website https://www.toro.com/getpub/8833 Operator manual for the tractor. all illustrations show a twin. The parts book https://www.toro.com/en/parts/partdetails?id=5296 shows both single and twins were used in the 266H service...

Apply some (not too much) pressure to the fuel tank with the hose from the pump to carb in a bucket. If you now have fuel it proves either the filter is plugged or the pump is bad. If no fuel removed the line at the fuel filter and put in a bucket and recheck.If you only have air or frothy gas...

I have always felt the manufacturer knew what oil was best for their engines and followed these recommendations. It seems as if more manufacturers are recommending a sythetic and multi viscosity oils. Kohler CV operator manual As a small engine mechanic and attending Kohler service schools...

Be careful with Cd's and manuals not purchased from Mother Deere. She gets very unhappy with those that sell copies. A few years ago Ebay sellers had no manuals to sell because she threw a temper tantrum. I am glad I got 4 cd's for the older stuff before she got so upset.

While attending high school I chose to take VoAg with that the teacher saw my mechanical skills and recommended a course at Penn State that was called Farm equipment sales and service, a 2 year short course. it delt with anything that a dealer would require. A lot of that served me well during...

Here is the difference between a cylinder hone and a glaze breaker. The hone is used to enlarge cylinders and keep the bore reasonably straight. The glaze breaker is used to remove the glaze (smooth surface) from the cylinder. Often people refer to a glaze breaker as a hone as you can see the...

First time a had to remove on of those carburetor grabbed my 1/4 deep socket and used the one that fit.

Take a center punch and punch where the bearings run. This will raise enough metal to tighten the bearing and keep them from turning

Are you trying to start the engine with the blade off? If so it will be very, very hard to do so. The engine has an aluminum flywheel which is not heavy enough. The engine depends on the blade to act as a flywheel.

They say these are the golden years but they don't realize how much it is tarnished. I've been putting up with CMT (Charote Marie Tooth disease -- Demylination of the nerves) for my life. It has progressed slowly and due to it I have neuropathy in my feet and some of my fingers. I got along...

As you age gracefully-- No problem. It is when those old age "complications" catch up and it hurts -- there IS a problem. Stay well and healthy.

No problem I always thought it was exhaust too. Until one day I had a head off and happened to check the ports. I have had people want to argue that I was wrong -- until they looked for themselves. I am not perfect either that is why I keep praying for forgiveness and am always willing to learn...

Better check that again - the compression relief is on the bottom of the cam and the bottom lobe operates the intake valve. Don't believe me follow the ports.

Have you adjusted the valves? The engine uses a decompression works on the camshaft. If the valves get too far out of adjustment it cannot activate the valve to release the compression. While the valve cover is off and with the valves adjusted properly turn the engine over by hand and watch the...

By what you have said 'when turned to START I hear a click in the solenoid' and when 'the Toro will start when shorting the two big poles' this would indicate the solenoid is bad and not making the high current connection when activated. Often a solenoid failure is caused by someone trying to...

If you saw the picture you see he is working on a HONDA the starter and fan cover are held on by the three studs. Often for some reason the nuts do not release and turn to stud out. Common problem and happens often. As I stated before keep turning the nut until the stud backs out of the block...

As stated before turn the nut until the stud backs out of the block. Working as a tech have done it many times and have never broken anything. Just when reinstalling the stud in the block be sure the coil hasn't moved just match the marks in the coil and the stud. Sometimes those nuts can...

2015 Brake Control Module on all TimeCutters The Brake Control Module has had some issues over the past couple of years due to moisture getting into the electrical plug and connector area. If corrosion is found in the connection, both the brake module and the wire harness should be replaced...

Does the click you are hearing click when you turn the switch on or turn it to start?? If when you turn it on it is the anfterfire solenoid in the carburetor/ If when you turn to start feel the solenoid as you turn to start and see if it is being energized. You did say that when you jumped the...

Keep trying to remove the nut -- This will unscrew the stud that hold the cover on. Once off you can hold the stud and remove the nut. Yep that is a Honda thing. someone either tightens the nut more than the stud or the nut corrodes and the stud comes loose before the nut,

Off hand not sure if you have an internal governor or a flywheel governor as you have stated only the Briggs seris number. The number is either stamped on the sheet metal or on the crankcase. That said I shall continue. Internal governor. Is it adjusted properly? Is the correct spring used...

Battery PN 31500VH7801 @ $53.90 is in the parts lookup on www.jackssmallengines.com but before I would order I would call customer service and before they have stock of them.

Can't even begin to count the times I have seen pretty sell a piece of junk. We used to paint the feeder housings on combines and were told how good the machines looked don't know but bet we sold some because of the paint. Even had a fellow buy an older combine because the newer combine had the...

Just thought they were blind tell the difference between the one they took out and the one they put in, of course maybe he just had too much liquid encouragement. But google has all the answers and he may have Googled it. How many times has a person showed up to the parts counter and said "I...

Had a snowblower with a flat head Tecumseh come in a while back, the owner said it won't start I replaced the spark plug and it still won't start. Gave it a sniff of carb cleaner and still wouldn't start. Pulled th RC12YC plug out ---- Hmmm why has the gap been closed ---- Oh thats right it is...

I admit I did NOT read all the posts but hope I can add to the discussion. The antifire solenoid mounted in the carburetor stops fuel flow thru the main jet, it does not stop flow to the carburetor the needle and seat do that. If an inline fuel shut off is used whether manual or electric, the...

Be careful Pressure washer engines usually have a very short crank. May not be long enough

Best check your information The HH80, 100, 120 were cast iron. The HM 100 was aluminum and used a cast sleeve as was the H70 which originally had an aluminum bore. All these were used on MF lawn and garden tractors.

Sound to me as if one of the safety switches is not operating properly whether the switch is bad, out of adjustment or a broken wire. Use the trouble light or multimeter to trace the bad switch or wire Here is the ariens site for the manuals for your machine. I tried to attach the parts book...

The first one I came to I tried a small, metric I believe, socket. It has taken out a lot of those screws without the price oof special tools.

Without a RIO that should not be possible IF the correct switch is installed. But it the mower has RIO,which according to the diagram it does not, that again should not be possible but I have seen electric do strange things. Best to take a volt reading on the clutch wire to be sure it is no...

Don't believe you problem is ignition switch related, as the PTO switch should be the disconnect for the clutch unless you have a RIO and the key switch is the wrong one and is backfeeding the clutch. Compare the terminals on the old switch with the new switch to be sure the new one is correct...

You did not (at least what I read) the make of the mower. I will state what I have found on Gravely Z turns. There is a steel fitting that pushes thru a bushining into the fuel tank. On the other end of that fitting is a flexible hose that is pushed onto and special clamped onto the fitting. As...

FUEL HOSE KIT Genuine OEM Part # 599568901 AYP/Electrolux 545008096 has been superseded to 599568901 www.jackssmallengines. com listed as in stock soon

White/blue smoke will be produced by oil. If you inspect the gasket especially the area that borders the push rod cavity you should see a place where it is "blown out" This allows compression into the crankcase.Since the breather cannot handle the extra blow by it forces oil into the tube that...

The intake valve will lose clearance and the valve will open slightly. So it doesn't matter where your main focus is on. If you do focus on the push rod side it will move first until the clearance of the valve setting is gone then the rocker will get tight and move the valve. Hope that is what...

From the video it appears you have excessive clearence betweenn the valve stem and rocker arm. If the valves are adjusted properly there should be just a small movement of the rockers, the feeler gauge should eliminate any play. By what I am referring to if you turn the engine over slowly the...

A sheared flywheel key will change the ignition timing. It will not change the speed of the engine, if anything will make it no start, pop back thru the carburetor, or run very labored. You had the carburetor off to remove the head, be sure the linkage is free and set in the right holes. Be sure...

Plus the ones at top top that thread into the head there are two about half way down the sides if you have an oil cooler there is not one under the cooler but there is one on the other side and there are two at the bottom on each side, usually one grounds the regulator. There are none on the...

Honda cranks are cheap compared to Briggs or Kohler but it looks like they are trying to catch up. A few years ago they were about $39.00 now they are about $89.00. To replace the crank I found easiest to remove the blower housing and flywheel, remove blade and adapter and trans drive pulley...

You said it will speed up IF you move the governor arm. Correct? When you open the dash control does the governor arm move to open the throttle? When the engine is stopped the faster the dash control goes should apply more force trying to open the throttle plate. If not there is an issure with...

From Repair Manual 273521TwinCylinderOHV Install Governor Shaft Bushing Lubricate new bushing and governor shaft with engine oil. 1. Assemble governor shaft to sump to act as a pilot for bushing. Do not install lower E-ring. 2. Using Tool #19129 press in bushing until it bottoms, Fig. 13. 3...