Recent content by Little Fish

So I would want to use an oil specifically designed for small engines that has that in it, then? And what weight would I need? If there is a resource for that info, that would be great. I just haven't been able to find anything for this engine specifically.

Also, the fins and guard look pretty much pristine. At least from the top. If there is something underneath that I need to clean, I can give it a shot, but I'm ready to run this once I have some oil in it.

Would that be better than the 5w 30? What is the difference other than the zinc content?

I just got a Troy Built Pony model 13AN779G766 from my neighbor for $50. It didn't run but it does now... After charging the battery, draining and replacing the oil, and reconnecting the carb to engine hose (1/2" hose, I think is probably for vapor to the cylinder). Anyway, it was smelling hot...

I tried that. I only have the bag for the mower (just found it as I was cleaning out the garage the other day) I tried to open the side discharge. I don't have a chute, so it just clogged immediately (I had a stick to hold it open). Same with the rear discharge, except it only clogged if I...

This is a new craftsman. I think it may have changed since B&D bought them out. But it may he the same, who knows.

I did that. You're right that the tip cuts most of the grass initially, but then the other parts come into play for mulching and throwing it into the bag. Even after sharpening, it was not very good. Definitely improved, but not great. Thanks! Any recommendations on where to find one? And are...

I love PF! Thanks for the advice. That's exactly what I needed.

My yard is a swamp. It hasn't rained for 3 days and there's still standing water...

Sounds like you need a tractor and slope mower LOL. (One of the ones the highway teams mow weeds with)

That all makes sense. Thanks!

Even the riding mowers? I know the push ones are (HF has one vertical shaft and like 20 horizontal ones, which is why I'm interested in a rider (since no one would care if I mod a $200 broken rider and effectively make it a sleeper LOL)

Oh, that's what I need to do. Find someone to marry who had no idea why I don't like mowing and let her do it LOL. That makes sense, I suppose. If I had welding equipment, I'd make my own mower deck and strap something on it. But I think you're right about mods like I'm talking about. Though...

About 60x80 and the front 50x30. Only reasons I can think they would take longer than a walk behind is they are underpowered, slow, or the yards have a lot of obstacles. And the difference is that I would be able to sit and enjoy the breeze, as opposed to walk all over and push something while...

I don't want to bag. I never said anything about a bag, other than the bag chute had to be open. (I don't own a bag, so grass was just flying). No, it's not safe. No, I didn't like that solution. I did that because I had to. I came here to ask what engine size I would need to do the job. I got...