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I would not expect anything immediate, but I have seen it work. Run it and get the fuel mix don in the carburetor well, then let it set and see if it works its magic.

Mix it according to instructions in the fuel can/jug being used, then gently shake the fuel/jug around to mix it (churn it). Sometimes my Southern vocabulary is note quite understood. LOL

Hi slomo, If I believed everything You Tube shows us, there would not much else in life to do but be a pessimist. Those shows tend to be very biased and flip flop opinions based on conjecture. Alcohol does not "remove" water; it breaks it down and encapsulates it so it can pass through with...

Hi macdoesit, Using HEET is not a bad suggestion in my opinion. Honestly, I forgot about that. HEET is basically a bottle of Methanol fuel solvent (petrol) (Not to be confused with Ethanol (corn). It has to be churned in a fuel can, not just poured in the tank to be effective.

Hello macdoesit, The local JD dealer is who uncrates and performs the make ready for sale on new riders for the big box stores (It's in their JD sales contract to carry the JD products.) They get minimal fuel put in them for a quick test run and then they set on display for months before being...

That wheel assembly was installed with very little grease and has not seen any new grease in a long time. Bearing failures are often sudden in cases like this. The small ball bearing come out and the wheel suddenly cocks sideways and wobbles. That appears to be an aftermarket "universal rim...

Bad gas is usually from them leaving fuel in them while on the sale line. Fuel left sitting degrades especially with heat and sudden changes in the weather. Most likely, they need to pull the carburetor and give it a proper cleaning. This machine likely sat on display for months with old fuel...

I've got a huge stack of certifications, but they mean very little if the knowledge is not understood and applied. Way too much of this so-called "certification" process has been pushed off to 1-hour videos and pass the 20 questions at the end. No practical application or real-world equipment...

What is the off chance there is a little diesel fuel mixed in with the gas? That would reduce power and make the grey smoke you described. I've seen it happen a couple of times on customer equipment.

The manual says change oil every 5 hours. Use SAE 10W-30. Synthetic should not be an issue if that is your preference. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2074088/Honda-Hrn216-Series.html?page=45#manual

If they are being proactive trying to research an issue to perform a proper repair, I would not have an issue with that.

As I slip past 60 years of age and still working hard, it has made me reflect on much of my past "hard times". My goodness, If I had not learned my skills early in life as a troubleshooter and mechanic, I would be flat broke and begging for food and shelter on a daily basis. That, or living...

We need the product label information. A couple of pictures might also help. By brain is having trouble focusing by using my imagination to "paint a picture" of this problem. Pick one: https://www.partstree.com/models/1330-cub-cadet-garden-tractor-parts

You miss the point. What setting are you using on your meter? Providing a picture of the meter dial setting you are using would help. Amps and Volts are not the same setting.

Thanks for the update picture. Now, I think that picture better confirms the exhaust valve guide has moved up in the casting due to an overheat condition. (Poor B&S design) I can see that the exhaust valve guide is not sticking very far at all on the combustion chamber side. At the moment, I...