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I picked up a new project to work on over the winter. Its an oldie. I bought a Toro 8-32 and here is a few pics. It has a Briggs 8HP "Synchro Balanced" Model; 191707 Type; 2161 01 Code; 87010809 I have found labels on it saying Toro 8-32, Riding Mower, Mod. 56145, Ser. 7006676, on the...

Briggs 287707 0224-01 97011720 Its an oldie but a goodie! I had my tractor stored in my shed with the sides and hood off of it while I did some work on the engine. Something fell out of the rafters and landed on the 6" nipple that was used to drain the oil and broke the housing around the...

I have my 14.5 HP Briggs out of my tractor. I have been undertaking some repairs to the engine and am nearing completion on them. I am just about ready to reassemble the carb, heat shield, cover, etc and thought it would be nice to test the engine before I reinstall it in the tractor. The...

I purchased a B & S generator a few years back. I got it after a storm left us without power for a few days. Never used it till this weekend when hurricane Fiona left us without power for about 48 hours. So it had been sitting in the basement for a few years never having been run. I started...

I have a Columbia 16 HP lawn tractor(rebranded MTD) and the rear wheels have locked up on me. The tractor is fitted with a "hydrostatic relief valve" which normally you pull back on a lever and it release the transmission when it is in neutral. You can then push the tractor around without...

I removed the 14.5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine from my lawn tractor and when I pulled the engine I simply cut the fuel line off. I have the engine re-installed and went to connect the fuel line and I cannot get it to go over the nipple on the fuel filter. I have one of those little round red...

I have a Briggs 14.5 HP, Model 287707, Type 0224-01, Code 970117ZD. The engine had a drain tube installed that extended the drain for the motor oil out past the frame of the tractor. I went to change the oil in the engine and when I turned the cap on the drain tube, the tube turned sideways and...

I was given an older Sears Craftsman Mulcher that would not start. I pulled the air filter off, shot a little carb cleaner into the carb and pulled the starter cord. The mower started right up and ran for a second on the carb cleaner. I put some fresh gas in the tank, pummped the bulb a few...

I have installed an old motor on a newer deck. I have it all together and running, I just need a new muffler and a new blade. I am using the image below to help with my blade sizing. The deck originally had a 21 inch mulching blade and I would like to install a new 21 inch blade. The problem...

I replaced my drive belt this spring and now it seems like the tractor does not have enough power to drive up my steep driveway. Would go up it last year, but is very slow to drive up it now. It seems like I can start up with the shift lever in 6, and it will slow to a stop. Then if I move the...

I have a lawn mower with a Briggs Mod. 92902; Type 5211-01; Code 83012505. I put a Carb Kit in it last summer after cleaning the carb good. Never got it to run well and gave up late in last season. Took it apart, cleaned again and found a spring installed on the wrong side of the diaphragm...

I have a Briggs 3.5 HP, Mod. 92902; Type 5211-01; Code 83012505. I have posted about itin another thread where I was asking about the coil gap. I have a new problem that I wanted to ask about. I put a carb kit in it and a new air filter. After these installations I had it running perfect and...

I have two carbs for my lawn tractor. I had one home over the winter and cleaned it out and wanted to reinstall it, while I bring the carb that is on the tractor home to clean out. That way I always have a clean one ready to go. I got two cause I saved the parts from my blown motor. I have...

I am trying to get my 30 year old mower running again. I left it sit for a year and now it won't start. I have ordered a carb kit and new air filter, but until they come in I thought I might as well clean then engine and set it to specs. It is a Mod. 92902; Type 5211-01; Code 83012505. I was...

I picked up a Columbia tractor back in the summer for $50. It had broken a connecting rod and ruined the engine. So I picked up a used engine and installed it and got the tractor running. I kept all the parts off of the original motor as I thought some might be interchangeable. Back in the...

What is the best way to store a battery over winter? Should it be placed on a maintainer/charger or simply stored in a heated basement or garage. I was going to remove it from the tractor but don't know how to make sure it is ready to go again in The spring.

I have two briggs engines. Engine 1: 14.5 hp Mod. 287707 Type 0224-01, Code 970117ZD Engine 2: 16 hp mod. 311777, type0209-E1, Code 011211ZD I only have the starter for the 16 hp which has metal ring gears and the 14 hp has plastic ring gears. Can I use the starter and the flywheel from the...

I searched the forum and found info suggesting PBS Blaster, pullers, and a tie rod removal tool could be used to help get a pulley off the crankshaft. I checked my owners manual, parts manual and the motor manual and cannot find any info on the pulley. I have removed the old engine and am...

I bought a tractor last week for $50. I really just wanted the mower deck and the owner said it "threw the piston and broke the connecting rod.". That's all he said. So I get it home and the tractor is in really good shape and I thought why not investigate this engine to see if it could be...

I picked up this mower this morning. The owner had it advertised for $50 and I was only looking for a mower deck so I thought I would take it. The owner said he was using it and it stopped on him, he got it started, then it stopped again and would not start after that. He said that it threw...

I was driving my tractor testing the brake adjustment that I had just completed when the main steering drag link broke. The ball popped out of the joint. See attached pictures. Is there a way to repair this or do I have to find a new one? Where would I look for a new one for a 30 year old...

I searched the forum for instructions on how to replace the brakes on a lawn tractor but did not find any. I have an old roper that I am trying to get back into running order. I got it started up today and running again but you really have to stand on the brakes to make it stop. Anyone have a...

I have searched the forum for any instructions on dis-assembly of steering components but have not found what I need. I hope this is the correct place to post this question. My steering is seized pretty good. I have worked it loose so that the kingpin assemblies are moving, but I would really...

I am trying to put a carb kit (299852) in a Flojet carb for an 8 hp B & S engine and have run across two problems. First, I think my inlet valve and needle needs to be replaced. The kit includes the inlet valve needle, but not the valve that the needle seats into. Included with the kit is a...

I picked up an 8 hp Roper and wanted to get it going. It is not rusted too bad but has spent the last two years stored outside. I cleaned the carb and fuel tank. Added a new fuel line and changed to oil. Now I want to test fire it. So I hooked my power pack to the battery (dead battery) and...