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    HM 80 No Spark

    I think I found my problem. I just need some confirmation and how to fix it. when I test for spark with a neon tester, it flashes like crazy. When I do the spark plug test....nothing. Then , I had a good look at my fly wheel. Magnets. Look at the 2 flywheels. Mine and one for sale on ebay. Ebay...
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    Tecumseh Muffler

    Thanks for all the input. After 47 years I was able to get the bolts out no problem. I put a new OEM muffler on and opted not to use any never seize. In 47 more years, I'll be 112. I will let the next guy worry about it.
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    HM 80 No Spark

    Tecumseh HM80 155128C Serial 62160 coil 30560a points 30547a condenser 30548b My ariens has a no spark situation. So after 47 years I decided to replace the coil, points and condenser. The new points and condenser are OEM. The coil is an Oregon. Put it back together, still no spark. The way I...
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    Tecumseh Muffler

    Tecumseh on an Ariens HM80 155128C Serial 62160. After 47 years I am replacing the muffler. I got it off no problem. I I watched some you tube videos and they show Never Seize being applied to the bolts. The Never Seize was copper based. My question is, don't copper and aluminum interact with...
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    Pulley Problem

    It happens. I also had a pulley separate on my gt3000 a few years ago. it was the original pulley.
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    Snapper Snow Blower I525 Auger

    Put some sand paper on the pulley and cleaned it up. Put it all back together. Tested and nothing changed. Auger still spins with the belt loose on the pulley. I have a new OEM belt on it. I wonder if going the next size bigger would correct the problem.
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    Vibration in excess

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    Vibration in excess

    The Important stuff: Kohler model# CV16S Spec# 43526 Serial# 3022806513 This is on a Scotts by John Deere 1642 H Model#GX1642s120862 Bar code 7 59936 10229 5 I believe it is a 2001 A little history: This is a on the curb find I picked up a few years ago. The deck was shot . I use this as a...
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    Run at Full Throttle?

    Being older, I prefer an engine that is quiet. It would really be nice if a manufacture could make a quiet engine. I took the ear plug route. Full throttle. Cool engine.
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    Snapper Snow Blower I525 Auger

    Snapper I524 Model 5249 Serial# 84718343 Got this machine for free and I put some love into it. New tires, electric start, both belts and a paint job. Engine runs like new. My problem is with the auger. It keeps spinning when not engaged. Even before I put the new belts on (OEM Belts). I...
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    Snapper RER no start electric or rope

    Found my problem. On the solenoid, the 2 heavy studs, They have 2 nuts each. the first nut was not tight all the way. I would tighten the second nut with the wires on but still have a poor connection. So I tightened the first nut good and followed thru with the rest of the wires and secured the...
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    Snapper RER no start electric or rope

    Will do.
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    Snapper RER no start electric or rope

    I believe the key switch is ok. Off is M to G On is no connections and Start is B to S. When I pull the lead that energizes the solenoid and meter it when I turn the key to start, I get +12 volts. I am going to dig deeper today.
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    Snapper RER no start electric or rope

    Snapper RER model 2812523BVE (7800104) Serial 2013121925 with a Briggs Intek 12.5 serial 080514ZA73619 28 Inch deck. A little history. This was a Craigslist find. All safety items were cut and the safety module was gone. I rewired all the safety switches and put a new safety module in it...
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    DR power wagon wiring diagram

    DR Power wagon Pro XL800 Serial PW2001478 Powered by a Briggs 8.75 HP model 121S07-0167-F1. I picked this up at auction and absolutely love it. I have noticed that the operator presence lever is intermittent. I can be in gear moving and let up on the operator presence lever and it does not kill...
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