Recent content by kbowley

I wouldn't take it there again if they have been throwing parts at it rather than finding the issue. Why would they tell you, and charge you, if they didn't fix the issue? Do you have a voltmeter?

Take the carb off and get the numbers off it to order the correct kit or take the carb to a dealer and have them install the new carb kit. You may have damaged the adjustment screws. Initial adjustment is 1 1/2 turns out after lightly snugging them up. Regarding the letters beside the adjustment...

Bring it to a quality repair shop and be done with it. Don't throw any more money at it replacing perfectly good parts, those items you have been wasting money on very rarely fail.

Amazon Can not re-sell an item that has been returned as a new product as it is illegal. They may resell them as an "open box" item which you can find in the Amazon "Warehouse" deals if the customer returned it because they ordered the incorrect item but did not report it as defective. They...

Found on ebay; Here you go. You should be able to re-use the snap ring.

Did you use an OEM Briggs carburetor, or an Amazon knock off? My guess is an Amazon knock off since the OEM is no longer available. Why did you replace the carburetor? Have you tried putting the original carb back on it? I recommend cleaning the original carburetor and then using the diaphragm...

Try tightening the bolt on the unloader spring a turn and see if that helps.

You are in a pickle, sadly. First rule=Never round off a bolt. I'm not going to get into questions about the proper tools, the damage is done. You will need to remove the transmission and your best bet is a machine shop. You can't heat it and you can't weld a tool into the hole, I know of no...

Does it happen when you first start it or only after using it for a while?

Agreed!

I believe you need to remove the engine's cover plate to change it. Very rare they leak/go bad on a Vanguard.

Sounds like the needle valve or jets in the carburetor or a restricted air filter. Don't buy a new Kohler carb until you, or a pro shop, tries to repair it. And DO NOT buy a non-OEM carb, it will not run correctly. The first thing I would do is try running it without the air filter. Next, check...

My 122 has a junk pto and am looking at a fully restored 147 hydro with hydro lift. Just trying to figure out if the the deck is the same hook up. Thanks a lot.