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    Anybody else keeping an old JS40 running still?

    @slomo Your signature reminded me to check and clean out the cooling fins on my B&S Intek engine. The narrow cooling shroud on the side/under of the cylinder always gets totally clogged with clippings especially when I use the mower to mulch leaves in the fall. 1 of 3 done so far with...
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    Anybody else keeping an old JS40 running still?

    It seems that at least one of them needs repairs of some sort when first use in the spring. I think I had bad gas last fall they all gave me problems but with new gas two are fine now. The oldest of them needs a new carb which I have two on hand. I've learned a few things over the years about...
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    New 21" Blade Edge Finish

    I am unsure what to even call it. Question re the new Oregon 518244 universal blade that I bought recently. It has a rough coating applied before the red topcoat on the outer ~1.5" underside of the leading blade edge. I don't see how it might help or hinder the operation of the blade but I am...
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    Identifying Tree/Bush Species?

    I am not sure how to identify this tiny tree/bush species. It is growing in the rocks along the side of my shop. If possible I will move it or give it away but need to know what it likely is before doing so. It seems to be some type of conifer not a broadleaf. I have a pine tree, cedar, and...
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    Howdy from MN

    Hi all. New member here in Lakeville, MN USA. Pic below is of my mowers. I like the caster/swivel front wheels because they are so easy to steer around corners, etc. The one on the left is the main go-to for the last 13 years and is now down and needs new drive belt idler pulleys and a belt...
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    Lawn Boy no ignition

    Posting for my neighbor's Lawn Boy issues. L21ZPM I think is from the mid 90's or so. Two stroke engine. Has not run for several years. Seems to have no spark. He replaced the ignition coil/module with a brand new one. It looks to have the gap to the flywheel set correctly. New spark plug...
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