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    Echo Engines Die When Pressing Throttle

    Echo PPT-260 Telescoping Chain Saw SN 06005889 Echo PE-200 Edger SN 05003849 I have two Echo two-cycle engines doing the same thing. They start fine and idle fine. But when I throttle the engine up, both die. I can get the chain saw to somewhat work by closing the choke about 80%, but as...
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    Problems With Transmissions on Newer Craftsman Lawn Tractors

    I'm wanting to replace my 1998 Craftsman Lawn Tractor with Kohler Engine and Hydrostatic transmission with fender control. It has been a great mower. The mower still has some life and I will be giving it to my adult son. I'm looking at used mowers to replace it. In talking with a mower repair...
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    Tecumseh - Smoke Through Muffler When Engine Shuts Off

    Troy Bilt Chipper/Shredder -47279 1993 model Tecumseh H50-65582U Ser # 3069D 5 HP Horisontal Engine Working on a friends chipper. The initial problem was that when the engine was running and especially when the engine was shutting off, oil was leaking out of the breather hose which is attached...
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    Attachments Snapper Chute and Bag

    A guy on Craig's List has a Snapper High Vac chute and bag for sale at a good price. It looks like it is for a newer model. I have a 2000 P2160. Does anyone know if the chute and bag will fit my mower? I've looked at the chute and it looks a little different than the ones I've had. It used...
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    Craftsman Transmission Problem

    Craftsman Model 247.887760 Serial No 1D060ZG0109 When I tried to engage the transmission, the lever attached to the transmission that tightens the belt was "stuck" and would not move. I was able to manually get the lever to loosen. However, when the lever is engaged, it will not "release" so...
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    Smoke Coming Out of Muffler - Honda GXV120‬

    Honda HR214-SX Engine: GXV120 – 118 cubic cm When I started the engine, a lot of white smoke was blowing out of the muffler. The mower/engine also made a “loud noise”. I wish I could better describe the noise, but because of the smoke, I quickly shut off the engine. I did not have enough time...
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    Honda HRR2162SDA Self Propelled Moves Slow

    HRR2162SDA MZCG-6943463 This has a one-speed transmission. When I engage the clutch cable, the wheels turn but the mower moves very slow. It will go up a hill, but, again, slowly. I've worked on this model before and the problem was the clutch cable had "stretched". Replacing the cable...
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    Honda HRR216-K5-VKA Smart Drive and Transmission Problem

    Honda HRR216-K5-VKA SN MZCG 7812708 Does anyone know the proper procedure to assemble the Smart Drive Control? I'm working on a a friend's father's mower. I do not know if anyone has worked on it before me. Problem: The self-propelled the Smart Drive will not engage the transmission when...
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    Craftsman Chain Saw - Revs very, very high on idle

    Craftsman Chain saw Model 358.360360 SN 05040D302320 Zama Carb C1M (also has W26 4YA stamped on the carb) Working on a friend's chain saw. He could not get it to start. Removed the carb. No visible signs of dirt, bad gas, etc. Put in ultrasonic cleaner. With low pressure can of...
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    Briggs - Gas Blowing Out of Carb

    Briggs Engine 127802-0640-01 95091859 Carb has primer bulb Toro Push Mower Problem-Symptoms: 1. Engine starts and runs great for a few minutes and then runs "rough" for 15-20 seconds and then runs smooth for another minute or so and then runs rough again. 2. After troubleshooting, I noticed...
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    Nikki Dual Carb Main Jets

    Briggs V-Twin Model 44M777 0148 B1. SN 081212YG On a John Deere Lawn Tractor Engine has a Nikki dual carb. When I removed the bowl, both main jets fell out. They look identical, but it turns out there is a Left and Right main jet and they are different. There are no makings on the jets...
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    Kohler CV15S Valve Cover Gasket

    The valve cover on the CV15S does not have a gasket. The service manual says to put a 1/16" bead of gasket maker. What gasket maker do you recommend? I know permatex makes different kinds, but not sure which one to use. Also, any tips on applying the gasket maker?
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    Honda Transmission - Play in Pulley Shaft

    Honda HRB2153SDA SN MZBA-6338804 Label on Transmission Spicer 20001-VE2-M100-M2 06-01-98 A friend gave this to me. He found it sitting out for the trash. Mower is in great shape. It appears to have sat unused for a long time. Carb was varnished with old gas, but cleaned up. Engine runs well...
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    HRR2612TDA Axle Not Rotating Forwards or Backwards

    Honda HRR2162TDA. Rear Wheel Drive. This is a Honda Harmony mower with three speed transmission. The mower's self propelled system does not work and the mower will not roll backwards. The axle does not appear to rotate forwards or backwards. The mower will not "propel" forward when the clutch...
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