Recent content by Jeff T

I disassembled the unit to inspect the bulb and fuel lines. Both are fine, not cracked and hold pressure. When I press the bulb I hear a whistle in the tank, see bubbles, but nothing goes to the bulb. My next step is going to be compressed air to the carb. Suggestions?? Thanks!

The Briggs engine is on a Little Wonder edger. Bought it last year, took it apart, cleaned, reassembled and still very hard to start. Fast forward to this spring, it would not start. Premium, non ethanol gas and no Stabil. Checked for spark, OK. Dribbled a little gas into engine fired right up...

Well, the story continues. I ended up finding a 4 year old HRX217 w/electric start and bag from a couple moving from IL to FL. A whopping $200. What an amazing machine. The old HR215 went to a friends son who bought his first house!

Final note on this one. Fired it up today and it ran like a champ!!

Compressor arrived and really blew out the carb. Reassembled and fired it up, initially it surged but after five minutes of run time it appeared to smooth out. Tomorrow we put it to work!!

Nice try! That underpowered old slug isn't going anywhere!

The wings ride up near the top of the deck.

Honda HR215 bought new in 1992. Still runs and looks great. Toying with the idea of a newer one for the bigger engine and twin blade mulch system.

OK, all the parts arrived, installed on mower. Cut the grass today and it definitely was a much finer mulch. IMHO, the 140 cc engine on my HR 215 is just not strong enough for teh additional weight of a second blade and the additional clippings its chopping into a finer mulch. Thanks for all the...

Some place in the system is a slight restriction. Could be in the transition ports, could be in the high speed to idle area of the carb where it gets it fuel from the high speed side of the carb. May only take .001 restriction in that system some place to cause issues. I've been trying to do...

There is no adjusting screw only this jet.

Model: 091202 - Type: 1354-E1 - Code: 0505 23YA

Update: Removed the carb and disassembled again. Carb cleaner and a small wire through every orifice. Reassembled and no different. When running on high there is the occasional backfire. This carb has a jet that is screwed all the way in, see first photo. There is no idle mix valve and spring.

When you replaced the diaphragm, did you remember to install both the spring and protective cup under the diaphragm with the cup against the diaphragm. YES, all parts in a tub, none left, installed cup to gasket. I’m also assuming you made sure that both pickup tubes were clear? YES! Does the...

Did that test and it was fine.