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Need model type and code of engine and mower? but If it has the brake and kill switch on the brake make sure the brake/kill lever is being pulled back completely. Sometimes you can tie the brake lever back completely as a test to see spark.

You asked Thoughts? After someone leaves a bad taste in my mouth I do not return for a 2nd taste test.

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I've found that a SERVICE manual for the RER's are very handy. Try flea bay with your model number and see if anything surfaces. I've found them for less than $20

Briggs 254707 0124 01 code 92071730 Can anyone confirm crankshaft stub size on the 10hp engine as 1 inch dia x 3 inches long and keyed??? It's on a Snapper RER. I have a 8 horse Briggs with a 1 inch diameter x 3 inch long keyed shaft as a possible replacement engine is why I ask. I would have...

You are most likely SOL finding a 1 1/8 dia stack pulley. Most generally when someone needs such they have replaced a 1 inch shaft engine with a 1 1/8 shaft engine. Experience is what you get when what you got is not what you wanted.

I suspect head gasket let go but ???????????? A engine model number, type and code would be helpful. (or even some pictures of the engine????) Pull the spark plug and see if spark plug/plugs is loaded up with black carbon or oil. If so pull the head on that side and look at the head gasket if...

Post the model number of the tractor machine and the engine model?

What ILengine is saying in post 9 is : It appears that the B+ post on the regulator terminal does not have a complete circuit to the B+ post on the battery. When using the jumper wire you might consider installing a fuse of around 10-15 amps in the jumper wire. Let us know what voltage...

You need to post the model, type and code of the engine? (if you want precise answers)

JimP2014: Using JB Weld and Duct tape on a Craftsman. You might be overqualified as a design engineer for Craftsman and Murray. Here is a video of a guy that has some good tips when working on lawn tractor decks. Watch the video in post #12...

Read next post I was editing the manual number when startech replied. Service manual for that engine is Briggs 273521. (around $30) Well worth the price if you want to do work on the engine yourself. It has carb, governor adjustment procedures.

So the engine was overheating? Not a good thing. Good find. Would be interesting to check the difference in temperature with and without the shield with a IR theromometer. I use one quite often on equipment, chainsaws, comparing exhaust cylinder temps, detecting dead cylinders when the engine is...

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 develop/acquire get an experience of feel for such and not break or damage things. Check some you tube videos On some flywheels I have to warm/cool them. (out...

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 manual and parts list. You can usually find them free. The owners manual will usually have belt replacement and tips. If that is the variator drive type tractor the...