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A product known as POR-15 is great, but the surfaces have to be cleaned and lightly sanded for the best results.

Hello chuckpen, Being that some "landscaper" DIY has been trying to "work" on it. Be careful to check the oil in the system. Too many...

Hello T., This has to be about the shortest post that I have seen yet. What have you checked anything? Do you know how to test...

A couple of pictures would be helpful. Lots of parts are no longer available for this engine through a couple of parts sources checked.

Hello L., That hole is supposed to get filtered air if it has the correct air filter. Your parts picture is the wrong one according to...

Hi Forest#2, I use a similar method with the steel farm tractor fuel tanks except in a larger scale and I use 4-inch short pieces of...

Hi Rivets, The only thing that comes to mind is verify it has the correct heat range spark plug. 2-stroke engines are very critical...

Hello Ozcub, You pose some interesting questions. I take the dash to mean from 10 "to" 30 viscosity, ranging from cold to hot. Lake...

Hello C. I don't buy the story either. Did the engine lock up? I suggest the engine low pressure switch is what shut it down, that's...

Hi Rivets, According to the engine numbers this is a two stroke and an "odd bird". I think they were a collaboration build with Komatsu...

Hello C., If you are tight of funds, only replace the obvious bad parts. Otherwise.... "Never seen anyone get half a haircut". (A...

Hi Slomo, SAE has outlasted its usefulness in modern engines. If you are in a cold climate, 10W 30 is the better choice. The manuals...

Hello C., Sounds like a bad bearing #8 in the part view...

That tells me he is not going to invest in anything worth having. Oh well.

Hello C., I agree with you, a good heart to heart talk is needed. What is the overall condition of the rest of this mower? I'm afraid...