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AND take pics when taking the carb off. Some of them pressure washer engines have a sandwiched type of area when bolting them to the manifold, easy to take off but not user friendly re-installing and trying to keep everything sandwich aligned. The use of headless studs is a big help keeping...

Most likely not worth the effort. I've seen quite a few Tecumseh's with broken rods, usually due to being operated with the timing too fast. Parts and pieces from some models sell good on Flea bay. Tecumseh's and doing repairs of this nature is in the category of dinosaur's, dinosaurs eggs and...

Agree: That is why I suggested time to start measuring things. He said he replaced the sump that has new sleeve bearing, so it's time to mic the crankshaft in the area where the seal lip is located. If the crankshaft has a seal wear ring on the crankshaft at the seal area and the crankshaft...

Yes you have a head scratcher. I would start doing some measurements and also feel how snug the ID of the seals you are buying fit to the shaft. I was replacing seals sometime back and they were selling me the wrong ID seals. The friction fit was not even snug on the ID. the Od was ok. On some...

Your engine ignition has probably been converted to the Magnetron ignition, so as points and condenser not required. The magnetron is a good thing. Here is a link to show your flo jet carb. Look carefully at the flo jet type, their is a large flo jet, small flo jet, one piece and two piece. If...

kinda old thread but here is some info about adjusting the deck belt tension that might be similar to yours. Type mower that deck shifts fore and aft as the lift lever is moved full travel. link to thread: see post 7, 8, 9 and look at the parts diagram so as to get an idea if yours is...

A little measly spark plug, especially a champion, can really make a guy feel weak upstairs when they have tried ALL the others things FIRST to make it run right and as a last ditch effort, replace the spark plug. I now usually go to the plug first. (lesson learned and not forgotten) I keep a...

AND that type rig (carb and tank) will sometimes run good with 3/4 to full tank of fuel, but start acting up when the level gets below 1/2 tank. Why, the fuel pump is weak and/or the upper reserve bowl has leakage.

I've found replacement engine from power washers as replacements. $25-50 area and do not buy if engine is not running. (unless you want to buy a pig in a poke) When pump goes out they usually leave it setting for long time and the carb is then bad. Honda engines are a good replacement. (and...

Your two pictures looks like the OD of the seal might be larger than the outside protrusion of the aluminum casting on the outside of the block? (your block is not flat as shown in fig 46 Appears not machined for that seal you have seal that goes into the block on the outside even though the...

I would inform neighbor that more involved after inspection. May have to remove side plate and then ?????

You need to take care of that LMT. they are NLA. Sometimes just a cleaning of the bowl and needle/seat area will get a good run. If you use it's part number to get another you will be directed to a Nikki, Ruxing, and China clones. Do not mess up the main nozzle. Use a hollow ground gunsmith...

Seems to be correct for that 2 cycle. (and 60 psi seems to be about right) Here is some info. https://www.doityourself.com/forum/outdoor-gasoline-electric-powered-equipment-small-engines/248280-hsk600-2-cy-tecumseh-3h-s-blower-engine-spark-bdc-not-tdc-snapper-3201-a.html

Doubtful: We need engine model, type, code and a picture of your carb would help? Read the info at this link couple of times. https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/the-big-disconnect-seperate-machine-and-engine-information-is-needed-we-are-not-mind-readers.81338/

A set of used 8 inch diameter rims should not be hard to find. (for the more aggressive tires) You will have to see if yours are keyed and use a clip or the halff moon type that are held on by a bolt and washer. Clean the axle good and apply some anti-seize when going back with the rims. (not...

I also use simple green. I've put small parts inside a glass container with a cleaning solution and then set it down in the big solution tank. You can even use a different cleaning solution inside the glass container if desired using this method. This keeps all the crud in the smaller glass...

Also a hint: Appears to be bad pulse hose or: You say it's gravity flow but uses a pump. just put a long hose on the pump input and fill it with fuel and see it it pump the fuel out of the hose into a container on the output hose. You can use water for this test but do a pump clean out before...

You say it came out easy. You got lucky) Most likely you do not need to re-tap to clean the threads. When looking for the correct tap though use the existing bolt as a gauge. I would just get another bolt and use it as a gauge of the threads, turning it easy with a end wrench for feel. Most...

Go buy a EV and have a charging station installed at your house. (when the warranty expires see if you can see the light at the end of the tunnel)

Even AI lies about your question. Just ask?

I turn the carb different after about 30 min's run times plus What I do. Main reason I got a US is I prefer the OEM carbs instead of the China clones and I clean/re-build some carbs that are NLA or expensive if found. If a heated type US, after the water gets warm drop the carb in following...

If you over tighten the steel oil drain plug ON THAT ENGINE you will crack THE ALUMINUM SUMP block and then sadness. Use about 3 layers of teflon tape and just get it snug.. So keep a heads up.

Get some goats.

I installed some old low pressure 2 ply 12 inch ATV tires on one my spare back-up mowers and another set on a lawn tractor that I use for pulling a yard trailer, tires that I saved when I installed new tires on my ATV and also installed tubes because the tires had small leaks. Been using them...

First that guy probably was using the wrong tool. A standard screwdriver is the wrong tool. Second he should had known that Walbro no longer provide jets separately. If it doesn't easily you leave it alone period. You need to keep your stuff away from that Bubba. He was getting experience...

Them tractor tread tires will rip your grass. What size are your tires?

Got to keep a heads up now days. It would have got worse fast if the card co had not seen such. When something seems too good to be true, ESPECIALLY on-line, do a scam alert, check reviews, etc.

Some hints about things to check on a deck. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=What+is+a+cloth+covered+clutching+v+belt+for+mowers%3f&mid=E25AF2BEFC95A37FCF90E25AF2BEFC95A37FCF90&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUCPHNhxXCrTncaiu2e6GnrCQ&FORM=VIRE

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MyBillyC is right on about the deck not having any antiscalp wheels. I put a l limiter stop on some of them type to stop the drop from going too low. In my area when they scalp, it's rocks not dirt. The narrow deck is handy for going into tight places. I've removed the deck and used them as...

It's been my experience with similar decks that the idler pulleys that the BACK of the belt is running on to check closely for any up down play and make sure the belt is running close to their center when in operation. If they have any up down play the belt will jump off because it's not...

Is this your mower you have had for many years, or working on for someone else?

see edited post #14 Also at the bottom of the post if you need to download a owners manual to make check/adjustments also here https://c.searspartsdirect.com/doc/L0403360

Why not just blow some air backwards through the fuel hose to back flush and re-install?

V-BELTS now days. I most generally always measure a new belts length BEFORE I install and compare it to the intended specs NEW for length. I learned to do this the hard way. (school of hard knocks and money and time leaving my pocket and not coming back) Also I measure the old belt length if it...

Hard to tell in the picture but seems to be about normal. Some things I've seen on that type deck from experience. I also noticed in your picture that is the type deck that when you raise it up all the way the top of both spindle pulleys contact blade brakes (item 32 in your parts list) mounted...

2nd type is little better. Got to remember that those type extractors will EXPAND the stuck stud and make it get tighter as it's turned as the sides of the stuck stud are thinned. Sometimes like mentioned in post #5 you can ALSO drill a hole into the twisted off stud, weld on a additional...

Right about rubber cement no good for such. I've almost had to use a boot few times on good lawn tractor tires that got stobbed.. (but got by without) I have some old tire boots that are no longer sticky set back for such as what you are doing. I've not tried such but have thought about trying...

Keep a heads up when around that type machine when off the machine with it running. It's the type that the blades will start turning with the deck lever all the way up. Why: As the belt sets in one place on the engine pulley it gets warm/hot and friction increases and the blades start turning...

I also found that the CP7828A with all the adapters is a good go to tester. I also have couple homemade types that are accurate buy usually reach for the 7828A. If I happen to get a suspect low reading I can then reach for a 2nd opinion tester.

Summary: (from Poulan experience) After working on that type saw you will then be able to recognize a better built saw when you see one. You are getting chainsaw experience and that is best type to get chainsaw experience. Poulan (for occasional USE only) This is on the FRONT page of the...

You have lots of extra steel to work with if you take advantage of such before you screw it up further. I would think about just carefully drilling and taping to another size machine bolt. A size larger or if you have not screwed it up too much yet even smaller like 1/4-20. No need in trying to...

You will find that most generally saving a saved search is best to use two or 3 descriptions and maybe a used part will surface and at least one with the Briggs part number only in case a New Old Stock (NOS) surfaces. If you do a saved search for example a FLANGE BEARING you will get all kinds...

Also a saved search on flea bay will sometimes find a hard to find part. (and if you want to try for a spare)

Online search indicates partssupplies might not be very legit, possibly a phishing website.

AND a mityvac pressure/vacuum tester is a good thing if you plan on working on chainsaws. Do not confuse this mityvac leak test with a leak down tester that is used with a air supply that is used for checking 4 cycle gas engines for bad valves, rings, or head gaskets.

If you are asking about removing the welch plug to clean the carb and install a rebuild kit the answer is usually No to removing the welch plug and most generally rebuild kit cost about same as a replacement carb withtuneup kit not counting your time involved. Have to be careful or you can get...

You might consider using some fuse type breakers instead of constantly replacing fuses. They are reasonable priced. I keep some around for such use. Also get some fuse holders for the breakers and You can fuse down in the branch circuits. For example use a 20-25 amp as the main fuse but go with...

Here is some info about small engine compression testers and some more info at the arborist site with a search. You have to be careful when compression testing small cc engines and make sure your tester is truthful. I've had guys bring me chainsaws and other small cc engines that they had...

Let him spend his time finding the parts. Quite often this is what it required to get a owner of old equipment the experience of what is required of a mechanic to try to repair their cherished equipment. (especially when they buy the wrong parts, but better them than you)