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    Shindaiwa leaf blower max speed seems low

    There we go, I am good!!! Runs great for a 14-year-old handheld; almost wish I didn't buy a new one when this crapped out and just changed the coil in the first place.
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    Shindaiwa leaf blower max speed seems low

    Thanks, I wasn't sure if that was just the engine rating or the actual speed of the blower. I've seen some instances where mowers have a peak HP at 3400 rpm but are set at 3600 rpm for proper blade tip speed. If that's the actual speed, then I'm good running at 8600 rpm.
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    Shindaiwa leaf blower max speed seems low

    All, I have an older Shindaiwa leaf blower (EB2510 C4 - 4-stroke) that seems to have a low max speed. I just replaced the coil due to it shutting off suddenly, and since I hadn't used the thing a while before I did so, I'm not sure if it was always like this or not. It's a little sluggish to...
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    Shindaiwa leaf blower shuts off SUDDENLY

    Coil it was. Replaced it, cleaned and adjusted carb, and it's running great. Unfortunately parts are expensive for this brand/model. Coil was $75 shipped, and I've been reluctant to buy one because that's more than half the cost of a new inexpensive handheld (Husq for example). Did it anyway...
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    Shindaiwa leaf blower shuts off SUDDENLY

    Shindaiwa EB2510 4-stroke leaf blower. Starts well and runs for a while and then suddenly shuts off as if a switch was thrown. Checked the on/off switch, and it checks out fine. Cleaned carb, then rebuilt carb. Readjusted valves. I'm not thinking it's the carb or fuel, though, thinking...
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    Toro 20037 (Super Recycler) restoration

    Any of you do restoration on the older Toro units? I have a 2001 vintage Super Recycler (model 20037) that I got for free a couple of years back. Previous owner said it was shot, burns a lot of oil. That it does, but I did a tune-up, replaced the blade, and it's been going fine, other than...
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    Chute blocker for Fastrak mower?

    See if this picture helps. Can't guarantee this is the way I installed the brackets, but it looks like it might have been (I sold the mower and can't really confirm). Raises it higher than if the angle irons were arranged the other way.
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    Homeowner considering Lazer Z

    All, I cut close to 2 acres weekly, usually twice per week. I'm cutting higher quality northern turf, primarily a mix of tall fescue and kentucky bluegrass. My primary goal is quality of cut (lawn care is a hobby), secondary is speed (since I'm cutting so often). I've owned two yellow brand...
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    2004 Super Recycler - worth saving?

    Hi all, I picked up a roadside find - a 2004 (or so) Super Recycler with aluminum deck and B&S 6.5 engine. The older lady who owned it said it ran but smoked and had purchased a new mower to replace it. Washed it off when I got it home and found it was in surprisingly good condition. The...
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    A comparison of blades (Raptor/Fastrak)

    Some pictures of the high-lift and Gator G5s for reference. No pics of the stock blades because they are on the mower now.
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    A comparison of blades (Raptor/Fastrak)

    All, I've spent some time running three different blades on my 54" Fastrak mower, and I wanted to share some comparisons. I believe the Raptor 54" model uses the same blades. I'd be interested in hearing feedback from others who have tried different blades as well. I cut a northern mix lawn...
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    Hustler yellow paint

    All, I have searched, and there are a number of options for matching paint for Hustler mowers, including John Deere Industrial Yellow. Problem is I can't seem to find something locally available and I'd rather not spend $20+ (with shipping) for a can of spray paint. Anyone have any readily...
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    Chute blocker for Fastrak mower?

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Fastrak that works great on my 1.5 acre property, except in one 1000 sq ft area around the front of my house. I have a 10' pathway in between two planting beds and there is no way to direct the discharge in this area so I don't blow clippings in to the beds. I'd like to...
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    Sudden windrows with Fastrak

    All I cut last night and suddenly had an issue with windrows, for the first time since I owned my Fastrak about a year now. It seemed to be running well, spraying clippings like usual, but it left a heavy trail right at the discharge. I had sharpened and changed the blades the night before...
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