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That has the signs of a failing ignition coil when hot. Just the same, a spark plug could also be breaking down and plugs are easy to...

Hi Rick O., First, how did you set the air gap when you removed the ignition coil and reinstalled it. The simplest way to set this air...

Husqvarna or Cub Cadet

These were an innovative take on the earlier Snapper rear engine riders in my opinion. This is a 30-year-old mower that only a diehard...

Good, sounds like you have been diligent in your efforts to maintain this. That leaves the breather as a suspect or piston and ring...

I think your trimmer string is too thick of a diameter for this trimmer. There should be a spring in the middle that is not shown in...

Were the cooling fin heat shields left off when you did the overhaul? They must be in place to get force air from the flywheel colling...

This whole thing is pointing at overheating due to excess debris in the cooling fins or a bad crankcase breather from the very...

This whole problem is pointing at overheating due to excess debris in the cooling fins and or a bad crankcase breather from the very...

Plugs and coils fire easily in an open atmosphere, that is what often tricks people into thinking the parts are good. Under compression...

A JD 140 rider had different engines on them. We need the engine numbers off the valve cover if B&S or the white label if it is a...

Cub Cadet does not make the drive motors. Check for a manufacturers label such as Parker. At this age, Ebay might be an option.

Your valve clearance is way off. Only adjust valves when cold. Pull the spark plug so you can turn the engine by hand on the top...

Has the coil been removed and then put back upside down? These coils are directional.

Technically front wheel drive self-propelled mowers do not belong on banks/inclines. Tell them to get a rear-wheel-drive self-propelled...