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    Run at Full Throttle? Pt 2

    Just by giving it a warmup period you're treating it better than 95% of owners would. Sounds like you have a good grasp of how to take care of it!
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    Honda Mower Cam Shaft Recall

    Important distinction - Honda completely redesigned the GCV series recently, and the recall involves the compression release failing on the newer GCV170 and GCV200. If yours is over 10 years old, it's a GCV160 or GCV190 which didn't have this issue. The GCV160 and GCV190 are also OHC which makes...
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    Honda Mower Cam Shaft Recall

    Important distinction - Honda completely redesigned the GCV series recently, and the recall involves the compression release failing on the newer GCV170 and GCV200. If yours is over 10 years old, it's a GCV160 or GCV190 which didn't have this issue. The GCV160 and GCV190 are also OHC which makes...
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    Troybuilt TB320 with Briggs 98J02 0006 F1 Throw Away

    Yes, and most other brands of engine will fit as well, including Honda. If you go Honda, try to get it from a non-Honda branded mower. Honda engines installed on Honda mowers use a different sump cover and you'd have to cut some bits off to make it fit your deck.
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    New Briggs Vanguard 40 hp EFI

    I don't see Briggs going away anytime soon in the US at least. Even if they were to start cutting parts availability for old engines, we're talking about a current model here, not something made 50 years ago. The big block Vanguards are excellent engines in my experience and I would take one...
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    Residential use, Which is better ? new 163cc Briggs vs 160cc Honda

    What issues do you typically run into on the new plastic carbs?
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    Residential use, Which is better ? new 163cc Briggs vs 160cc Honda

    Are you looking for self propel, or just a straight push mower?
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    Residential use, Which is better ? new 163cc Briggs vs 160cc Honda

    The 163cc Briggs and Stratton has a tendency to overheat and seize if you look at it wrong. I've never had this issue with other Briggs models. The Honda GCV160 is a tried and proven engine. I'd prefer to have a separate cylinder head, but since it works well I really can't complain. The Honda...
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    Intek v-twin valve adjustment procedures

    Hello everyone. I have un-disappeared myself, and it looks like several new techs have joined in my absence. Welcome to all! Question... What valve adjustment procedures do you use on Briggs Intek V-twins? I'm aware of the factory procedure (setting each cylinder at 1/4" off TDC), but I'm...
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    Looking at first new Commercial Mower, I have questions.

    I don't have any info to offer on Bush Hog in particular... but currently Snapper Pro is widely considered to be the best bang for your buck when it comes to commercial ZTR's. Basically a Ferris without suspension. Might want to check them out if you haven't already...
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    Sharpening blades

    I use a plain old angle grinder. But I end up replacing blades more often than sharpening them, we have sandy soil in my area and it wears them out fast.
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    Exmark Radius pulling

    Have you checked your owner's manual for adjustment info? Sometimes they'll include instructions for "adjusting the tracking" (that's the official name for the procedure.) For clarification, when the control bars are in line with each other (either in forward or reverse) it pulls to one side?
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    The benefits of PD.

    I've been purchasing through PD since 2017. As with all the distributors I buy from, I pay for all orders via credit card at the time of purchase so I don't have to set up or manage a line of credit. They have been great to work with, I have no complaints. Parts arrive in 1-2 days from date of...
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    California considers a statewide ban on gas powered lawn equipment.

    Well, crud. I pulled it directly from the ABC News website. Just went back and double checked it to make sure nothing is messed up. I've tried it half a dozen times and not seeing an issue...
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