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In the last two weeks I've done many things, but in the meantime the current problem is this definitely getting spark to the spark plug after spraying carburetor cleaner into the intake while turning the key. The only thing that happens is backfire through the carburetor or popping the engine...

GREETINGS to all Dixie Chopper mower owners! If you're new to the forum, please reply to this thread and introduce yourself and your mower (that is, if your mower have a name). Maybe attach a photo or two of your mower and show off your pride and joy. Also, if you haven't done so already, you...

Hello, I have a lawn boy #10685 self propelled mower, with a Tecumseh LV195SE engine, spec 362044D, that will not turn over. There is spark and I see that the primer is operating as it is bringing fuel into the carb. I've replaced the plug, coil, oil and other non related items. I've tried to...

Purchased a Toro Bronco new 15 years (or more) ago and it has had a very babied life at a lakehouse that only gets used about 3 times a year. I had a need to loan it to son-in-law that burned up ( it literally caught on fire ) his new JD Zero turn. Never had any issues at all with the Toro /...

Ferris 48" Part No 5901740, B&S 23 Hp, Commercial Series, Model 44C777000 5 G1 Engine has developed a vibration, throughout rev range (deck not engaged) Work done: Armature gap within specification. Valve clearances, adjusted. Spark plugs cleaned & gaped - good spark. Fuel supply - good. Air &...

Hi All, Trying to get this engine pulley off so I can replace the drive belt and that sucker is stuck on there pretty good. Any tips on how to remove? I've been trying with a 3 jaw puller but am afraid I'll bend the pulley. Model CC XT2 131QA1CQ010

I picked up a toro recycler 22 with Briggs 128m02-3425-b1 engine. Compression was very weak, I lapped the valve seats and it started up and ran great. I did a 10 minute or so test cut, changed the drive belt and cut my front yard. Ran great. I changed the oil, and it hasn't started since...

Kawasaki FR730V engine will try to start and when you turn the key off it hums or whines like it is still trying to start. i have replaced the starter.

****Updated with Mower info*** I have a 2016 Hustler Raptor SD 54 Kohler 7000, Spec PS-KT740-3042 725cc, Serial 4601931503 mower, manufacture 03/2016 SN 934604, Hydro-Gear Model ZH-MCBB-3EMC-3PXX SN 6059D90011. When I shut the engine off, I hear a loud rattle around the engine or transmission...

The engine just stopped, it will not crank!! nothing no clicking nothing, I did not hit anything. had to push it to the shed now what. It has fuel I checked the volts the other day when it was running had 13V. Is there a cut out for the oil level?? I thought I checked it before starting and it...

Good morning. I have a White Outdoor Transmatic Lawn Tractor Model 606, with a Kohler engine Model SV7103 Spec# SV710-0011 Serial # 370108653. My issue is It is hard to start. Turn the key and I can hear the soloonode click and the starter engage, but not turn the engine. Repeat and no turn...

My cousin brought a MTD snow blower to me. He said he got it with no compression. The engine has the number 270-WJ. It looks like it has seen very little use. Oil looks almost new. I have never messed with a MTD engine. Not sure if there are any problems that are common to these? I was going to...

I have a TroyBilt TB280 ES with a B&S 725EX engine (model 128M05-0012-F1). Just for a sanity check, can anyone confirm that there is *NOT* a drain plug on the bottom of this engine, even though the operator's manual suggests that there is? From under the deck, I've removed the blade and the...

I am a sixty-year-old woman who lives independently, with an acre garden and a Husqvarna ride-on. It was built in 2006 and has been very reliable and I have it serviced every year. It only mows once a week for about 2 hours max in the summer. It seems to be suffering this year and I had it...

hey guys. I have a situation going on with 2 B&S engines. both are 18hp. Engine number on one is (31H7770297E1), Can't read the other engine number because of rust on valve cover but engine cover says the same thing as the first engine. They look like the same series of engine. The problem is...

First, this lawn mower did not start at all. I replaced the spark plug, cleaned the carburetor, changed oil and gasoline, cleaned the flywheel (there was grass stuck to it, removed it a bit with a screwdriver) and the engine worked (hooray!). BUT: the engine now makes a rattling noise. It is...

Well, I think I screwed up.. I'm just looking for things 2 stroke. Kinda stay away from the mowers..

The engine on my Toro Super Recycler is using oil. I don't think it will last much longer. The rest of the mower is in excellent shape. B&S made some major changes to the replacement engine. The carburetor and muffler are now on opposite sides ! How hard is it to attach the throttle and...

Kohler on Grasshopper 225V,2018, we bought this mower used at an estate sale about a year ago with less than 700 hours and were told it had just been serviced! I put about 200 hours on it and decided to change oil and filter, used all Kohler parts machine ran great for about 4 hours, yesterday...

Hello, The B&S engine on my Swisher Big Mow seized last year. I would like to get the engine rebuilt as the mower has sentimental value to me. I can find most parts except for the most important ones. I can't find the crankshaft, counterweight or cylinder assembly. I will list the model and...

I am trying to figure out site... bear with me, please. If I put choke on 1/2 I can keep it running but poorly. I replaced carb no change. Acts like a vacuum leak and way too lean, but cant find it using carb cleaner. Any Ideas? Thanks Greg

I have the following engine in my ride on mower https://www.engine-specs.net/briggs-and-stratton/40h777.html a 40H777 22HP V-twin and I can't get it running smooth. I have replaced the following with no success in fixing the problem. What am I missing? carburetor fuel pump fuel filter air...

I have a Bad boy rogue with the 824 yamaha engine last year i had an oil pump that started leaking and had to be replaced. This season my second cutting the mower quit running so i hauiled it back to the local dealer. they determined that the two intake valves seized in the head. The dealer was...

I have what looks like a cover on the lower left side of the engine. I was wondering if that cover can simply be unscrewed and replace with an oil filter? M/N 4076770 258E1 Thank you in advance!

I was given a TroyBilt Tuffy rear tine tiller, that, after fresh gas, started right up. Kind of runs ok but it backfires out the muffler. The tiller model number is 12060 while the S/N is 120600250536. The engine is H30 35387V Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Alan

my dad has a kohler model ch25 spec68543 it is running rough has white smoke coming out of the breather tube. the coils checked good new plugs did a compression test 150 psi on one other one 120 psi any help would be greatly apricated...

I have a fairly new DR Trimmer with a Briggs ex675 motor. I didn't empty the gas over winter. The nit wouldn't start. I bought a new carburetor and installed it. The mower started right up but it doesn't run smooth, it lopes. What is wrong?

I see questions about starting all the time. Here is a mystery that had me baffled. The B&S engine on our rider was not starting. It had fuel, spark, compression. Everything an engine is supposed to have to run. I was dumbfounded. I removed the cover from the top just to have a look. As I...

Battery was dead when I went to start engine about 2 hours after shutting down following 2 hours of mowing. Suspect battery is junk (it is at least 3 years old). BUT…when I charged it overnight, it came up to 12.5V and started engine, and here’s the thing, when I measured V at battery while...

I have a FD671D Kawasaki 23 hp engine on my Turf Tiger Scags I am going to be needing to replace it in the near future. Starting to blow smoke. Does anyone know if an FD750D will be an exact fit for replacement. So far all I can tell is that the 750 has more HP then the 671. I am aware of the...

Just replaced the belt on the above model, and noticed when I took all apart that the blade driver has no protrusion inside to fit the key way on the drive shaft. Just wondering if its sheared as I see no evidence of there having been one ....perhaps this is why it's not self propelling? Should...

I am looking for advice on a Honda HRX217K5VKAA mower (manufactured 2-14-2016) with a dead engine. The engine has no compression – I did a compression test, checked to see if a valve was stuck open (both opened and closed fine) and have reached the conclusion it has a broken rod. I removed the...

The engine I was working on is a Kohler Command CV22S. It is a 2001 and running great. I had just changed the oil and was test running the engine. During the checking of the oil level I noticed that it was a little foamy. That should have set off an alert. I continued noting that the oil...

Engine has been maintained but recently locked up. Any suggestions?

Hello. I have the 22hp Intek ohv and with an issue which has me bewildered. We have some slope to the yard and issue began couple months ago when moving downhill. The engine seemed to be running out of fuel the way it acted, it would stall completely at times. However there would be plenty of...

Hello All, I picked up an abandon Troy-Bilt Horse riding lawn mower with a Kohler Courage sv720 v-twin 23 hp engine. In an effort to get it running I did a cylinder leak down test, adjusted the valves, replaced one ignition module, changed the oil and oil filter, fresh air cleaner, fresh fuel...

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...

Hello I have a 1989 Troybilt Econo Horse with Tecumseh 6HP engine Model # H60-75505R Serial #SER0066D I want to replace the engine Im looking for any suggestions on what would be a easy and good replacement engine to swap out that won’t brake the bank Thanks for your Consideration

If so used/new or sell it for parts? If replace the engine….where do I get a new/used one?

i have a friend that called with her wheel horse rider an 8-25 model 70044-9900001 and up that will start but will not move in any gear. so i took a ride over and of course it had a dead battery. however for some fast troubleshooting i made sure the drive belt was still on the pulleys and not...

Hello, was mowing with JD 777 zero turn. Engine just stopped after mowing about 30 minutes. Cranks and has fire, but will not start.

My 16hp briggs engine on a simplicity 7116 quits running after warming up. About 4-5 minutes and then will not turn over. After cooling down it will start up and do the same thing. What do I look for?

I think I posted something about this a couple weeks ago. On startup after sitting idle for a season this John Deere D140 riding mower with a B&S 24hp motor revved up so high I thought it was going to blow up. The governor went full throttle and would not go to an idle. I took the engine apart...

Hi, I've been looking for a manual for the Vanguard engine in my Cub Cadet. The engine code is 350447 1111-E1 03100811. Thank you for any assistance you may offer. Bob L

Hello all. I was wondering if somebody could clue me in about a B & S engine size (ccs, hp or cu. in.). The engine code is 124682 0112 01 010616 FA. It is an Intek I believe made in 2001. It was driving a self propelled mower when the con rod shattered at the bearing cracking the flywheel end...

looking for suggestions on what to look at... well used murray lawn mower b&s 12.5hp engine flathead model 28v707 smokes on startup and while running, oil fouled plug, misfires when running but gets better when hot pulled the head and quite a bit of oil in cylinder...installed new head gasket...

Have this mower, and after awhile, left side transaxle has trouble going backwards. From what I understand, they are not serviceable, or can they be? Can a person rebuild them, if parts can be found, or is it best to buy a new one? If that's the case, anyone have a good one that's for sale?

have a cub cadetsc500 21 inch electric start mower with the following engine 2P70MU have cleaned carb it will start and run for a few seconds acting like not getting gas, so put a new carb on it and it does the same thiing, will not stay runnung like it is not getting gas any help would very...

Briggs 1350 Snow engine.... what is the bolt for the end of the crank to hold pulleys on? What size?

This 2012 212 engine will start and run but only if I keep the choke pulled all the way out, (full on choke setting). Once running the unit runs steady then spits occasionally which I expect is a misfire. The choke will eventually start to creep down via vibration. When that happens the engine...

engine shuts off when I engage pto. the 3 light on circuit go out at the same time. tried a new pto switch and brake safety switch but did the same.

I have a gx620 on my Hustler. It's over 20 years old. It started a oil leak this spring. With mowing season over I want to take care of it. My question is, seeing that the gx620 is no longer available, should I try to find a replacement engine or have the present engine repaired. I see there is...

2 of the 3 bolts that attach the engine to the mower deck ripped out of the mower deck of my self propelled push mower. What is the fix for this? I don't have access to a welder.

Bowens 11A-584E765 mower. B&S 3BSXS.1581VG engine. You fire the engine up and after 10-30 seconds it starts a sporadic miss in the RPMs. The spark plug is on the sooty side of black.

I have a GX200 6.5 Hp powered pressure washer that is too difficult to pull-start. I took it on as a project, but things are not looking good. I've checked the valve lash (to make sure the anti-compression was opening the valve a bit) and the crank key (to make sure kickback wasn't from...

My mower is losing power when going downhill, not sure what is causing the issue. It runs fine going uphill and on the flat, but when I am going downhill, the engine will suddenly lose power and sometimes stall out. When I start it back up, I usually get a puff of black smoke. I changed the oil...

Engine wont start on 130G32 0125 F1. I think its the oil sensor wire but cant find other end. This end runs under the gas tank but not sure where i need to look for the other end and what replacement part if any I will need.

No impact to blade just was backing out turned a bit with front wheels elevated, bumped kinda hard into upright & engine cut off. Has been over 2H & won't restart.

Model #123K02-0193 Model 120000 Quantum 6.5hp Wanting to verify my valve clearance. On newer engine models, there appears to be a simple valve cover on the front that exposes the rocker arms. I don't see anything like that here though.

I have a Toro 3072 mower with what I believe is a Toro engine model lc1p65fc engine. Presently it will start first pull and run perfectly. It will not restart when warm. It will sometimes stutter, cough and maybe start and run ok. I've run out of things to check. Is the attached photo of the...

Does anyone know a part # for this carb? I have a Troy-Bilt with this engine and it has no carb on it. The Briggs website wasn't much help and neither was the Troy-bilt site. Thanks in advance for any help.

I have replaced the alternator/stator, voltage regulator, ohm the wiring all check good, 32 Volts ac coming out of Stator, 1-3 volts dc coming out of regulator. any help? Briggs and Stratton 23hp vtwin

Lost fire and need specs to check out the coil? Cant find them in a manual or on the internet?

So I was able to find a TB110 diagram on jack's site, but it doesn't include the engine. Here is my engine label, it has lots of odd numbers on them but I can't seem to successfully search any of them to get an engine diagram. Did I miss a different label or is something else going on here? I'm...

I'm trying to fix a friends rider. It has a B&S 22 hp v-twin 'professional' series engine, model 44U677-0002 G1. It has a single barrel carb. The problem: When he's mowing, the engine will run fine, but then fade out, spit thru the carb once or twice, then come back and be fine for a little...

I am getting ready to clean my John Deere E170 riding Lawn mower, and I was wondering if it was safe to rinse off the engine?

I have a Honda hrx217 with a gcv190 engine that is blown, the mower otherwise is in excellent shape I have seen gcv160 and gcv170 used engines on marketplace, can I replace the 190 with either of those?

2020 GY6 161QML engine IPL with part numbers needed.

I took the engine off a John Deere lt155 and put it on a swisher pull behind. I pulled all the wiring harness, relays, and safety switches off and I can get the engine to run but I want to eliminate all the wiring that I can. I just want to be able to start and stop the engine with the key...

Leak from bottom. I have a GH 526v/52 that has an oil leak from bottom of engine area. Cannot find source of leak. B&S 26 Hp Engine. Can engine oil seal be replaced without removing engine? If not, can someone please provide guidance on removing engine? Thanks in advance for all time and...

I just picked up a fairly nice looking 3311X6S (I am guessing on the 6 - can't remember for sure). I was little surprised to see it was a 1980's model - by the looks I had assumed 1970s or earlier. The previous owner told me about all the trouble had trying to get it to run and how it had sat...

Have a Scag SW36-14KA with a Kawasaki one cylinder OHV engine on it. There is no label on the engine for information. In the parts breakdown of the mower this unit should have a flathead engine. Was there a serial number or year that the mower came with an OHV engine?

Does anyone know if 44p777 and 446777 engines have the same cylinders/heads/etc. Trying to salvage one motor with another.

This topic came up after I started a thread about my starter on this engine. Seemed like a new thread is in order: One or more significant oil leaks have existed for sometime causing quite a mess on the entire upper engine (mostly hidden by the engine cover). Txmowman pointed to the breather...

Kohler 22 HP, M/N KT725-3027, Manufactured 10/2014 with 7500 hours. Before replacing parts and servicing it would start without choking when hot. Now on rare occasions it will start but most of the time I have to choke it and it starts after a few revolutions. 1. Replaced, coils, (original & 1...

Engine was running fairly good but started surging so I replaced the carburetor and crankcase air breather tube and now the engine produces a lot of smoke and will not stay running. Any ideas?

I have posted the problems that I have with my BADBOY 2009 Lightning not stating. Here is a new thread that I am hoping will get me some new help. It starts and runs until the engine warms up gets hot them dies and will not restart until it cools down or about a 30 mins to a hour. I have...

M-ZT Will Start But Moving the Control Handles or Releasing Park Brake Turns Engine Off. Was mowing, engine started to miss, thought it was out of fuel. It stopped. Filled it with fuel. Engine started ok and seems normal, but, releasing the Park Brake or moving Control Handles kills the engine...

I bought a 44S977-0032-G1 engine to replace my failed engine. Does anyone know what the wires are for this engine? There are 3 colored wires Red goes to the voltage rectifier and regulator, There is a grey wire which I am assuming is the fuel cut off solenoid. And there is a Black wire which I...

M# LGT2654 Product # 960450047 S# 061815A031116 Briggs 407777 0274 G5 A couple of issues here. This engine has the smaller crank because it had the manual PTO. The rider it's on now, once had an electric PTO. Using the crank & deck pulley, the deck belt pulley rubs the drag links when I turn...

RZ5424 about 15 ys old. Runs fine. Had a fuse blowing issue first. Which led to lots of new switches and parts thrown at it. Two things. Release brake engine stalls, engage pto engine stalls. Has to be a safety switch issue. Tested them all good. By passed seat switch. Engine runs well...

I have an Kawasaki® FR691V Twin 23 hp/726cc. It is on an ariens ikon xd 52. I want to replace it with a FS691V. Will this work as a replacement? The FS engine is slightly large. That is about all I know.

I had problems starting my JD zero turn with B&S Vtech. Would start only if I put drops of fuel on air filter. This got worse until I finally changed carb with OEM. Ran great for a couple days then would die while running as if out of gas. I had put on a manual gas shutoff while swapping carb...

Original problem - key switch did not engage starter. Recently replaced my starter solenoid, wasn't the problem, eliminated down to starter relay under control panel. Mow starts fine now. Went out to mow and when I brought the arms in to drive the engine died. Ended up linking the two arm...

Update - Toro MX4250 74760 315002651 June 2015 24.5hp 708cc Loncin 2P77F engine. After checking everything, I bought new coils. It started right up and I ran it for a few minutes and figured all was good. Went out a couple hours later and would not start. It does have spark, good compression and...

Manual says vanguard full synthetic 15w50 is preferred, 5w30 synthetic also an option. My question: the vanguard costs more. Walmart has Mobil 1 15w50 and Valvoline 5w30 for less. Would either of these be o.k. to use other than the Vanguard? Opinions appreciated. This is on a Bradley stand...

How do you remove the oil drain hose on the Toro Engine 24.5 hp without breaking the holder. I have tried pulling down on the hose nothing moves. Tried using pliers to turn the hose and pulling down still not working. Toro support is a joke for any help.

I have a Kohler engine KT725-3031 that I can't get to run. I've replaced the fuel pump and carburetor and it will only run with carburetor cleaner for just a second. Fuel is getting to the carburetor, at least to fuel filter. It has a thermostat assembly 32 755 27-s that attaches to the side...

I have 14 hp Kawasaki FC420V on a 36 inch walk behind mower. It usually starts on the first pull, but if it doesn't then on the second pull the engine snatches the pull handle back from my hand which is not comfortable. It will then usually start on the third or fourth pull. Any suggestions...

A neighbor asked me for help to replacing a new Kohler CV742 engine on his John Deere ZT 270A mower since the old engine was blown. He removed the old engine by himself without my help. Once we had replaced the blown engine with the new Kohler CV742 engine and using the electrical diagram on the...

I purchased a new B&S 163 cc engine a few months ago, and I'm finally getting around to installing it. I don't know how to get the belt pulley off Can someone help?

Friend of mine called and asked me if I ever heard of this situation and if I could explain it. He has a Bobcat zero turn with a 24 hp Koehler engine. He drained the oil and when he started to add new oil, he could hear bubbling noises coming from his carb. The noise sounded like someone was...

So what is the purpose of the engine brake? I only found out about this feature recently. It seems kind of pointless to me. Who cares if your motor takes a little longer to stop spinning? It seems like that would not effect me at all? Is there some benefit to this feature that I'm not missing...

I acquired a Giant Vac leaf blower with a 5hp engine that has an I/C decal on it. I'm trying to determine if it's really an I/C engine. The engine info: 132212 0362 - 01 88060607 I looked in the service book for L heads(270962) at the 'decoder' page and I don't see where they specifically...

I have a new (4.2 hours) 19 day old 2024 Ferris ISX2200 w/28hp Vanguard engine. When delivered I asked the delivery guy if everything had been checked and he stated that it was "ready to mow". After mowing for two hours, the mower was parked in the shop. Next day I decided to check the oil...

Hi all. I need to remove the engine from my Hayter Hobby 41 mower. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton unit: Model: 94502 Type: 5911-02 Code: 88072804 The frictiod disc (underneath, where the blade mounts) needs to be removed from the crank to get the engine out. I suspect it is a push fit with...

Anybody know what the valve clearances are supposed to be on a Briggs & Stratton Model# 08P502-0169F

I retired about 3 years ago after 48 years as a Ford/Lincoln Mercury tech. Now I spend my time fixing other things. I have a neighbor with a 1999 Exmark Lazer Z, model LZ22LKA604 and serial #204513 and engine #FD661D003939. It is a Kawasaki V twin, water cooled. Over the years I have...

What is causing my Craftsman 37299 Lawn Mower to rev at full throttle after the engine starts running? Is is a 132cc overhead engine.

I hope this is the place to ask this question. It's a bit open ended. While mowing his lawn, my father in law heard a clunk and noticed that what appeared to oil was coming from the bottom/back of his mower. It's a Husqvarna MZT-61 with a 27hp Briggs engine. My question is two part. 1. With...