Search results

Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn't get a chance to try any of this out until today. I think I've got a carb issue, I can manipulate some of the moving parts to keep the engine on. I've attached a picture that explains. There is a moving rod on the underside of the carb that currently is up...

So I have a problem with my JD D170 mower that I haven't been able to fix yet. It only seems to be getting worse and more frequent. I don't usually have a problem getting the mower started, it starts up and runs great, sounds good, not starved for fuel, etc. However during running, the mower...

My mower seized up recently due to lack of oil. I finally got around to cracking the engine open and found numerous broken parts. The oil sump & block both have cracked metal and are only good for recycling at this point. I also see a broken connecting rod. The camshaft and gears seem viable...

I made the mistake of letting my kids mow the yard this year, completely ignoring my normal maintenance. Long story story, the machine ran low on oil and seized up. I was able to unseize the engine by using penetrating oil inside the spark plug hole and the engine turns over fine now. However...