Recent content by melvin1942

Take it to Troy- Built dealer. He should be able to tell you.

When you try to start it do you hear a click at the Solenoid? If you do not see if you can turn the blades by hand. if you cannot I would say you have a bent shaft.

When you try to start it do you hear a click at the Solenoid? If you do not see if you can turn the blades by hand. if you cannot I would say you have a bent shaft.

I do not know what to think. Yesterday and this morning it was surging. I went back and run it this afternoon after I got your message and it is running well. I tried it at different speeds and mowing a little it still ran well. So, I do not know. I do thank you for your information Melvin.

I have a Briggs Model 356442, Type 0224-B1, Code 090119. It is surging at all speeds. What would cause it do do that. How can I fix it.

Do they made parts to rebuild the pump? If they do is there a parts list?

I have a oil pressure gauge and it shows 0 pressure.

Grasshopper 616 Model with a Briggs model 356442, Type 0224-81, Code 090119. Is there any way to check the oil pump before I order a new one? Is there any specs. on the pump that I can get?

Is there any specs. on the pump that I could get so I can check the pump? Is there any way to check the pump before I order a new part?

I thank you for the information I have been able to find the original part. Melvin

I cannot find the oil pump in the parts list. Do you know the part number for the pump? Where do you find the date code.

I have a Grasshopper 616 with a Briggs Vanguard engine Model 356442 Type 0224-B1. I am not getting oil on the top end. I took the valve cover off and ran the engine I did not see any oil. Could you tell me what it might be the cause. Also what I need to do.

Have you checked the flatness of the head and block?

Remove the head, take a straight edge Across both head and block. Use a feeler gauge and see if you and put it between the straight edge and the head and also between straight efce and block.