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  1. mehan

    Should I finally ditch my 2 stroke Lawnboy?

    I ran a lawn-boy top of the line for a number and always thought it had the best cuT of any mower I ever owned. Loaned it out a couple of years ago and now have it back. Am thinking of selling it as I also have a Honda which is a great mower. Self propel dosen't work so well anymore and I...
  2. mehan

    Blade bolts to tight

    Block the blades and use a 1/2" x 12" breaker bar to loosen up. Do not overtighten and use antifoulent when reinstalling.
  3. mehan

    Standard vs Synthetic Oil in differential

    I agree: follow the manual. I would not trust an engine oil in this application. Viscosity may be OK but engine oil has a lot of additives which may not help in this application. Stick with transmission fluid of the recommended viscosity.
  4. mehan

    Raging engine, again!

    Stabilizers also contain anti-oxidants which prevents the fuel from oxidizing during prolonged storage and subsequent varnish formation and sediment. A little 2-cycle oil will do the same thing.
  5. mehan

    HRR2165KVA Drive clutch slipping

    Problem solved! Turns out I reinstalled both drive gears backwards(little spatial recognition problem). Cost me $40 to find out but shame on me!
  6. mehan

    HRR2165KVA Drive clutch slipping

    Code came right off tag on mower. I am familiar with the designation you mention but it is not on the tag or my manual. Could be the 2165 is special number of Home Depot units?? Cleaning and lubricating the wheels is what got me into trouble although I did not touch the transmission and the...
  7. mehan

    HRR2165KVA Drive clutch slipping

    Just finished lubing the wheels on my HRR2165KVA. Much improved rolling but when I started to mow the rear wheels will not move the mower. When elevated and engaged with the motor running the wheels rotate in the proper direction and the mower can be pulled backward with no problem. When the...
  8. mehan

    John Deere starting problem

    I have a late model 111 with the original 11 hp engine. When the tractor sits for more than a day it can only be started by jumping from my truck as the tractor battery will not turn over the engine for long enough in insure a start (I can crank the engine for at least 10 minutes before the...
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