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I have a totally rebuilt Dixon mower for sale, whole or parted out. I got curious about these mowers, their propulsion system, and history and ended up restoring this 30". Shipping the complete mower is probably a reach but i would entertain parting it out for shipment that way.

Working on a JD LX 277/ MOL277C061290 with Kawasaki Code FH500V-BS11: Owner was mowing when the fuel line from the fuel pump (or from the carb "overflow" line) to the carburetor evidently leaked fuel down to exhaust system starting a fire that melted the carb ground wire, overflow line, and...

Admittedly he doesn't get too close to a tool box.

This is one of those "urge to kill" deals....as it turns out the guy told me he thought it had another spring(besides the governor spring". I looked at it, set the idle speed with the throttle cable housing clamp...and sent him on to build fence. Thanks guys for pitching in to help, bartles

I realize this is not an application discussed in a lawnmower forum, but I need some parts locator assistance: The B&S engine powers an auger, its model number is 126M02-0122-F1. There should be a spring between the throttle control link/lever and the butterfly shaft that balances with the...

Well, sorry about that..it is a Cub Cadet...

I'm working on Hustler with a blurred ID tag...I think, s/n 1B01OH20162 What's the model number? Year built? Kawasaki engine code: FR651V-AS05-12 Thxs in advance, bartles

From experience you need to provide the forum with make, model, and serial number information.

Thanks, I was thinking about a "tool board" for the ones used "almost every time"

Well congratulations on your post....now you know what it feels like!:p On that 1 1/4" wrench....go to the back door and pitch that thing as hard as possible....from my childhood experiences working on draglines and bulldozers, using that thing is a lot like work!! Thanks for all your help...

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I seem to end up with a bench full of tools at the end of a mower repair. I generally have to use a combination of 1/4" and 3/8" SAE and metric sockets and combination wrenches too. Is it a good idea to just have a mower repair tool box so I can narrow down the number of tools with just the...

My 50 cents worth...........be sure to check the belt for cuts....that's a tight space to squeeze through.

StarTech convinced me the better tool to confirm cylinder pressure is a "leak down test". Harbor Freight has such a tool. Compression pressure along can be deceiving. ..."been there done that"

You might want to see if you can use the jet from the OEM carb in the new carb you recently installed. I've had to do that in carbs I replaced due to excessive corrosion because of bad gas/without fuel conditioner.

Follow up....replaced the head gasket(1) and all was well until the new fuel pump failed to pump...and yes, it is a Amazon knock off. I took the diaphragm out of the new pump and replaced the failed diaphragm in the old pump...probably from excessive crankcase pressure. Question: Are the OEM...

Well I did a leak down test... suspect cylinder, at 80psi inlet, is 20psi....there's you sign. Opposite cylinder is 75p Leakage is coming from push rod area and oil fill. Yep, slower means more methodical!! I need to get knowed up on "modified" testing.

Did a leak down test....80psi in......dropped to 15psi. (I put too much faith in a compression test!,,) I hear a leak coming from the push rod space.... a little at the carb, but none from the dip stick.

Good idea!!:p It's not...all the time. I checked valve clearance on both cylinders....tight, zero clearance(set at .004"). The suspect cylinder does eventually fire (checked with a heat gun on the exhaust pipes) then dies in less than 30 seconds. The spark is very weak.

Working on a Toro Model: 75754, Engine Model 139-0602 The complaints and observations are: when deck is engaged the engine "bogs" down almost to a stop but will regain rpm. Low power. Exhaust smoke. Oil in muffler outlet. I did a compression test on both cylinders: both tested out 150-160...

Thanks...this particular model has a mechanical belt tightening system...no electric clutch. 20Amp is a good recommendation!! Thanks, bartles

Thxs.....I checked line amps running and cranking and settled on a 20. Thanks for the confirmation! bartles

Man I appreciate the help, thanks again, bartles

The pic up load didn't up load😖 The first two numbers are 28 the next "number" looks like a 2....the balance of the digits are H07-0196-E1. Could the digit after 28 be a Z?

Got the cover off and carefully uncovered another model number....the serial number I provided initially was from the fan cowling. Probably not the original cover. Hopefully I can attach a picture...the letter after the two numbers "looks" like another number.

Thanks, it does seem excessive! bartles

Thank you, good suggestion! bartles

Thanks!!

The stamped model information on the rocker arm cover is no read able butvI have a photo of the serial number attached Thanks in advance, bartles

...help! bartles

Nice fabrication... I appreciate the hel

Look what I found in the owners manual about the fuse rating....30 amps....that seems high to me for a manually clutched PTO. fyi, bartles

Thank you, bartles

Working on a Sears 42" Mode 917.276181/ SN 042006D001017 The fuse located in the wiring harness has 15 amp rated fuse(blown). The parts listing in Sears Parts Direct indicates the fuse rating should be 20 amp. Looking for confirmation of what the amp rating please, bartles

Thanks, I appreciate the info! bartles

I am getting "pushed" to other than the OEM site for Hustler parts.... What is the official website address for Hustler parts?

".....and the floats are adjustable". I'll work on the "know how" Thanks, bartles

A Briggs Model 254707 Code 0120-01 Several years ago I restored an old, 1973-4ish Dixon mower for grins....what a mechanical marvel it was/is! Infrequently apparently the float valve sticks open totally flooding out the engine. I have an inline filter and shut off valve between the tank and...

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The area on the side of the tank you can see the fuel level from the outside of the fender had numerous cracks. I got a plastic welding kit and with suggestion from forum members was able to seal them up. I appreciate the input, ...bartles

Well my "power of observation" truly failed me on this one!! Hopefully I can attach a photo of a missing bolt from the rear mount!!! Thanks again for helping me focus!! bartles

Thanks! I'll start there...wish I had paid more attention when I replaced the belt...simple stuff gets one every time!!

Working on a Model 934778 60". The mower had a broken drive belt. I replaced the "broken" drive belt and the idler pulley. The belt, cogged, look hardly used, and the idler pulley bearing was tight. I put a new belt(cogged) on along with a new idler. I started the mower up, warmed it up a...

thxs to all. I got a plastic welding kit so its off to practice I go!! I'll let y'all know how it turns out. Thank you again for all the input!! bartles

This mower has a vent system that runs from both high points on the tank back to the intake. I'm thinking is has to do with CARB.

So true!! Thxs

Buy a replacement?

Working on Hustler 60" Model 934778.... Need suggestions for repairing plastic fuel tank. I haven't seen the leaking area but according to the owner its about middle level tank. Thanks in advance, bartles

Thanks. I get that the cylinder head to rocker arm cover gasket area gets sealed between the cork gasket and the rocker arm cover. I just wasn't clear that the baffle to rocker arm cover should be sealed with ATV as well.