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    whats needed to fix this Honda mower? HRX217 gcv190cc

    I dont know squat about small engines and I am getting really agitated with the guy who has my Honda. It started off it ran fine but was loosing oil so I only got to run the thing for 10 minutes. 3 weeks later he informs me its more than a seal. his exact words ..... " "bad news, not the...
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    fix Honda HRX217KVKA motor or find new or used motor ?

    I got this mower and it ran but had a oil leak. I didnt run it long and dont know small engines so it went to my repair guy who lives in my neighborhood and repaired the oil leak in my John Deere 14PB cheap... anyhow he tried to fix it but discovered the leak was not what what he originally...
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    how many horspeower does the HRX217VKA 190cc Honda have ?

    This is a new to me used mower that was supposed to be needing carb work. I got it running and it pulls pretty hard. beyond any natural speed I would mow with unless I was doing long straight cuts. anyhow...how many horses is this motor?
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    hrx217kvka blade won't disengage

    Just got this non running mower. Was supposed to need carb work but I've discovered the blade won't disengage so I need a little advice. The handle pulls the cable and the arm moves but doesn't appear to be working. I have no idea
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    tranny going on 14PB pushmower or is belt worn out ?

    I notice it takes a little bit of a delay to get the 14PB pushmower rolling. I see the belt spinning but the mower itself hesitates at first and then during mowing on and off. seems to be worse in 4th or 5th. I mowed some very tall thick grass yesterday and it worked enough for me to make it...
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    value of a kawasaki FD501V engine

    may have one for sale. dont know the value of it. would like ballark from worst to best
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    Value of LX188 ?

    I know its going to be determined by the condition of it but here is the deal. I was offered 3 of them , yes 3 LX188 riding mowers for $150 total but a guy close to me. I wasnt actually looking for one of these but he offered. I think out of 3 I should be able to get a working mower together...
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    Honda HRX217 for $20

    I got a guy not far from me that works for a shop. they have this and a old John Deere push mower for $20 each. HE says he doesnt really know much about them and that they have mechanics but they are too busy working on peoples stuff and these are just in the back. I have a JD and thats how I...
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    John deere 14sc whats the deal on that one?

    forgive me for being new to this. I have a JD 14pb I am working on getting right and I found a 14sc down the road thats not running and in who knows what shape. what is the deal on the sc ? what makes it rare and whats different on it. I am still communicating with the giu to see if its worth...
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    kawasaki fc150v leaking oil

    I just acquired a John Deere with the kawasaki 4.5hp engine. it runs and I like it but it is leaking pretty badly. havnt located leak but I was told it was bottom seal. not knowing jack about small engines that meant nothing to me. now I am wondering if its worth the work for me to begin...
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    cleaning out dirty engine

    acquired a toro self propelled. works but oil is dirty and I have tried to drain and apparently didnt get all of it. Is there something safe to put in it that can flush it out and get it clean so I can put fresh oil in it and be clean ? mower works but I know it needs cleaning inside. has...
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    JD 14SB owner....fix this or sell it?

    I just picked this up from a local guy who said it had a oil leak, we got it to start but it would die after a few so I figured it was a fuel issue. Got it home and removed the carb and cleaned it up and put it back together. Fired right up. I liked the sound of this motor, quiter than the...
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