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Hi platefire, Many of the new OEM mandrels come with one time use self-tapping bolts (On purpose). These bolts are common to break off...

Part #8 of this parts list is an example but match your exact engine numbers...

Is part #11 in place under the string spool?

It sounds like the vacuum operated pump is defective or some trash got sucked into the inlet side from the tank. I've had lots of...

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

Kohler Courage engine? Most likely it has an air leak between the cylinder head and the carburetor insulator block. These were not a...

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...