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Big trouble pulling GCV190 flywheel
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Stay patient. I've seen some rough ones. I've left the puller on some overnight and go back next day and they were popped. You really...
Aug 28, 2025
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I recommend you replace the drive belt along with the stationary and idler pullies. The single speed F/R transmission in these old...
Aug 27, 2025
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Adding Transmission Fluid?
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All good info above. What I would do since it's a new you you free machine. and you want to work on it yourself Download a owners...
Aug 27, 2025
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B&S model 31H7770202E1 18 HP (craftsman LT1000)
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Ignition would be my first guess, but will need to confirm loss of spark after engine dies with a open gap spark tester, not a blink...
Aug 27, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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You say it has electronic ign and you replaced the module with a generic??? If so what specs did you set the air gap? Are you sending...
Aug 27, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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Couple thing you might try. First remove all loads on the gen when first starting. (and before killing the gen) Start it up cold and...
Aug 26, 2025
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A piece of painter's tape works fairly well. Put it on the tip while working the ring off with a pair of pocket screwdrivers. If...
Aug 25, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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Also replace the spark plug and gap it per specs. (and fresh fuel) You can download a free Tecumseh L-head manual on-line also. I've...
Aug 24, 2025
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If it has a low oil switch at the bottom, on the side of the block, unplug it and see if it will start when hot. These switches were...
Aug 24, 2025
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19.5hp oppy starter gear
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I also call them Briggs starter c clips JESUS CLIPS. When I pry it off carefully and it goes flying high and me listening for where it...
Aug 24, 2025
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I worked office for 16 yrs and cam across a lot clips and rings. I have come across Speared End snap rings when I was tearing the 4L60E...
Aug 24, 2025
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Craftman 5000 Watt Generator hard Starting when Hot
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Does it have the electric starter also?? Them 10 HP Tecumsehs are not user friendly to rope crank is why I ask.
Aug 24, 2025
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LT1000 Motor swap, hydrostatic does not work
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You got lucky in a way, maybe. Keep a heads up around the hydro drive pulley. If the belt comes off in that area it will sometimes ruin...
Aug 24, 2025
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LT1000 Motor swap, hydrostatic does not work
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No Hydro's have a Neutral lever usually on the rear of the machine that allows them to be pushed. If it's set for push it will not...
Aug 24, 2025
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15 amp fuse blows
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might think about getting some fuse holders and fuse each individual circuit, for example place a 10 amp fuse in the PTO clutch circuit...
Aug 23, 2025
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