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That is not adjustable, it is screwed in until seated and snugged up. If you have a problem after that, the carburetor body has a blocked cross air bleed passage.

Hi Ozcub, Yes, you said "ponder", yes, I pondered before I replied. Not an attack on you, just stating what I know from many years working in the automotive and small engine industry. People often tend to believe all kind of wild historical theories and stories that seem to be too good to be...

Hi Ozcub, That is an "old wives' tale" that has been around since the early wooden encased battery days. That story has been disproven countless times. The more important safety factor would be if a battery is "gassing" it is expelling a very explosive hydrogen gas. This happens quickly when...

Hello R., From this picture, I think the belt retainer tab is clocked in the wrong position for the larger idler pulley. Loosen the pulley partially and see if the retainer tab will align at about the 4 o'clock position. That and the tab should tab be closer to the pulley. They are spring...

Am I correct to assume this is a manual handle operated deck? Can you give a full top view of the deck and pullies when you get an opportunity. The reason the idlers are wide and at a bit of an angle is normal. It compensates for the deck to be set a different cutting heights. Your belt...

Wild guess: The idler with the most paint still on it was replaced, and the belt retainer guide tab was not set back on the locating hole to make sure it would not drag on the belt.

Hello Tiger SE, Humans are being assimilated, "resistance is futile" according to the Star Trek Bork collective episodes I've watched. LOL Most likely problem is Lean misfire due to old residual that stayed in the carburetor bowl. Carburetor needs to be properly cleaned or replaced. If they...

Hello R., Welcome to the forum. If I am not mistaken, this is a low output stator on a Briggs and Stratton that does not have a separate voltage regulator. It has an inline diode on the red wire hiding under the shrink tape (near the white connector). That diode is bad and allowing power to...

Sounds like a good fit to me. The only additional things I will mention is to use non-Ethanol fuel if it available or use a good mid-grade gasoline with a fuel stabilizer like Ethanol shield. Do not use the cheapest budget fuel you can find, it will cause nothing but problems in the long term...

These discussions about aesthetics and "curb appeal" always make me wonder about people's priorities. A pretty engine does not make it reliable. The factory castings normally clean up well with soap and water without any other help. All media blasting does is create pours for the aluminum to...

Hello C., Do you have a basic multi meter that can read AC and DC voltages? If not, you need to get one. Throwing parts at a problem without testing can waste a lot of money. There are lots of You Tube small engine folks that demonstrate how to test the charging system on these engines. If...

Hello Scubcadet10, This is where many people blame the Nikki carburetor because they could not just simply open it up and clean it with carb spray, then put it back together without the new seal kit. (I used to do the same thing) The seals are one time use and distort easily. Spray cleaners...

Hello G., That is bordering on commercial grade. How many acres do you plan to mow on a regular basis? The pricing has climbed considerably in the past year (like everything else). An important factor to consider is having a qualified dealer shop who can work on this if needed.

Go to the link Kenbu sent you and scroll down the page, "old cajun" has it all laid out

Hello P., The only adjustment on the carburetor is the idle stop screw with the Phillis head. The generator governor and tension adjust usually does the rest of the work. These usually have a load adjust tension mechanism for making sure the output of the generator is correct. Ideally, the...

Hello J., Remove the screws from the right side (has seated on the machine), lift up the control panel and look for a red or black square "box" plug-in interlock diode. I recently had a JD 757 zero turn that shorted out the seat harness and popped the diode. Now it does not have the diode to...

Hello Up, Would you mind sharing the information about what product you used? I'm sure there are others who have or will run into this problem.

Hello P., This problem sounds like a bad float needle allowing too much fuel to flow past it and the seat. The needle acts like a fuel "gate keeper". It only allows fuel in as the engine uses it when working correctly. Carburetors can be a tricky, intricate device unless you have worked on...

I don't deal with Facebook. Do you have an actual link that you can attach?

Hello S., For future reference: It is best to provide us with the product identification label information of the machine. This reduces a lot of wild guessing. If you have a problem involving the engine, we will also need the numbers off of the engine as well. The problem you describe...

Hello D., Pardon the observation. but you did mention the "USA". We are in modern times where most young people are just breathing "drones" that show up for a paycheck and seldom held accountable for their actions. I have too suffered parts Delima's like this many times in recent years but...

Hello D., Give them a chance to make it right before you throw them to the curb. Parts frustrations are not easy but give them a chance before prematurely jumping on the web to complain.

Hello P., I help folks in my area with generator issues and sizing quite often. It amazes me how many people do not understand generators and think that if a generator can power a circular saw, it can run a whole house. Big "starting wattage" numbers in advertising have tricked many people...

Hi CG, That looks like a match in pictures and on Parts Tree. Winner!

Hi MParr, That deck uses a wide front roller in the middle instead of the single wheel. It does look very close though.

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Hello B., Unless the carburetor is badly damaged due to water in the fuel, I suggest a full rebuild or get a replacement carburetor from Amazon, eBay or Jack's small engine. Don't experiment with a totally different carburetor because they usually don't work as well as an original design...

Hello H., Most Husqvarna decks are gray for the ones I have dealt with. I have seen a rare few early Scotts brand mower decks that were orange long before John Deere took them over.

Hell D., These are known as a Belleville spring washer. Cup towards the pulley, raised center so the nut or bolt can tighten against it. These are preferred by some manufacturers over split-lock washers that tend to break with age and use.

Hello L., We've all been there before and will catch ourselves going there again. LOL

As the saying goes... they say, "it fits", but that does not mean it works.

Hello P., This is only a 10,500-Watt steady power unit. That is too small to run a whole house in my opinion. People often pick too small of a generator to save money. I am not trying to talk you into spending more, but a bigger generator is advised. To run a whole house, I think you need to...

Hello P., What are you planning to do with the generator? If it is for emergency standby? Anything below 12KW running watts is a waste of money in my opinion if you need to run heat or AC. Do you plan to use it for jobsite work? Bigger generators are heavy, but they have to be to produce...

I'm guessing it's from an 80's Simplicity or Ariens because of the 3 front wheels and the greaseable spindles.

Hi P., Please don't mix subjects. Open a separate thread post to discuss portable generator choices.

Those long screws (studs) that hold the carburetor on have a star on the tip that require an E-torx bit to take out. The studs each have a shoulder that hold the carburetor on. A good pair of baby vise-grip pliers usually work, but damage to the stud will occur, so a proper bit is preferred...

Hello L., That is uncommon, but not unheard of. Check for power with a test light, but also verify the grounds are good. Do you have to be in the seat for the safety switch to operate? Is the brake set?

If you unplug it and check resistance and get no reading the windings are open in the PTO clutch. You will need a new clutch assembly.

Does this model have a 2 wire pto clutch like most do?

Hello L., If you have a multimeter, Ohm the 2-pins going to the clutch with it disconnected from the chassis harness. If you don't get a resistance reading, the magnet windings are likely burnt. Is the air gap adjustable on that clutch design?

Hello C., Check the piercing spring at the end of the coil wire, it attaches to the plug that is covered by the boot. I have seen then wear loose in the end of the coil wire and cause problems like this. Some had this faulty design, and some did not.

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Hello P., Hopefully the carburetor has been removed, if not you are fighting a losing battle. A few good strikes with a hammer and a regular Phillips screwdriver normally shocks them so they come out. The idea is to not grind out the slots by using forced hand pressure methods. Word to the...

Hi CG., I think an oil change at 300 hours in a rider is for lazy people that have more money than they have sense. I see "extended life" oils as a marketing gimmick to sell the oil at a higher price. Oil does not wear out; it gets dirty from carbon blowby deposits that all fuel engines have...

Hello G., It is not very common, but I have seen this happen especially where high humidity is a factor. Also, on rare occasion I have also remove an electric PTO clutch and it basically fell apart in my hands.

Hello C., Are you using the proper fuel/oil mix? I don't recommend store bought Tru-Fuel, that stuff has created more headaches than anything. Verify you are not losing spark if it is an aftermarket coil. Only use Stihl brand ignition coils. The correct spark plug number is also very...

Can you unplug the PTO wires, and the blades still stay engaged? If so, it likely has a seized-up/ failed PTO bearing.

Thanks for looking into this Ibrahim.

Do you have the correct plug the engine calls for... not one that just fits. Parts stores are bad about giving out wrong plugs. A tired ignition coil is a very good possibility but try cleaning the magnet face on the flywheel to see if the condition improves. Magnets can be strange about rust...

It happened 2 times just before I posted the problem at 8:55 CST here in South Texas. Thanks.