Recent content by JAZ

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    Used oil

    Yaa! They charge you to pick it up then charge you to buy it again. Nice deal.
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    CV740 27hp bogs severely under average load

    Don't really think I will be of much if any help, but my Troy built 42 " did the same. Number 40 on your list said belts new or good. I replaced the belt on it and seems to have corrected the problem. Belt was good but stretched.
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    Stihl love/hate MS251C

    I too have a few " easy start items" that act the same way. Thanks for the advice. I am 80 and still pull like I did 20 years ago. I have noticed that I have better luck starting like you suggested. Thank you so much. So, you can teach an old dog new tricks.
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    The frozen whelk thread

    Try brake fluid. Hit it with hammer, more brake fluid then let set for a day. Might work.
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    Craftsman Rider dies

    Going a leave it to the pro but had to put my 1&1/2 cents in. Had a problem with my Troy built pony that it would shut off for no known reason. Might run 2 hours, might run 2 minutes. Get off ,check things out and it would start up and again run a few minutes or all day. Some one here mention...
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    Amazon carb for B&S engine, no threads, screw broke! It's a journey!!

    Had the same problem with my Troy Built 42 inch 2017 riding mower. Got mine from Amazon for about $30.00. Came with the solenoid. Everything fit perfectly. ( Rarity for me) While I was in there I ordered and replaced the magneto because I was not sure if that was my problem. I think the total...
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    How to test B&S fuel pump?

    Isn't this site great?
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    Massive, massive, paint analysis, no expense spared.

    I have a 1977 Yanmar 2500 tractor that has been outside for 15 years or there about. Weather has taken it toil especially the Texas sun. Took the hood off this summer and found some $12.00 a can of tractor paint at Tractor Supply. Bought 2 cans of it then found $3 or $4, cans of Krylon that...
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    Briggs & Statton manuals?

    Try free manuals online or www.manualsonline.com
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    Briggs & Statton manuals?

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