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You said you replaced the key switch, are you sure you used the proper switch? Many switches look alike, but you must check the...

Part of the issue maybe the bent throttle linkage in your second picture next to the red arrow. That linkage rod should be straight...

Were common on the 80-90's model year riders especially with the 2 speed rear ends. Back when they had actual gear transmissions 3...

This engine used lost foam casting technology. The melted aluminum would dissolve the foam and would cast the upper half of the...

On early versions of the MTD mow in reverse it would become inoperable if the headlights were burned out or disconnected.

Never saw the starter issues on the singles. The twins are were the starter issues are. But that is due to using a starter without a...

The rod cap bolts being loose was a symptom not the cause of the failure. Unless the engine failed within the first few hours the rod...

Yep, they are still trying to beat the SV singles to death because of a few engines that had mistorqued top cover bolts, without...

Don't see that configuration anymore. From the bottom of the transmission pulley start the belt and go to the left side of the engine...

Yes, but the valves need to be properly set within tolerance to make the final decision if the compression release has failed. But...

Red and tacky is a #2 NGLI grease. And is recommended for high speed and wheel bearings.

Here you go part number 721221 https://www.partstree.com/parts/snapper-721221/ item 17 on this diagram...

I wouldn't really call those gouges. More like deep scratches, and like you I have seen mowers run with far worse cylinders. I agree...

For us to look up the part number we will need the actual model number of the mower from the model/serial number tag.

Thanks to all the folks that have stuck with this issue and finally hammered it out (I hope). So far, knock on wood, everything has...