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I would start by rebuilding the carb with a new needle and seat, part number 631021. I taught my students to use this procedure. I...

Personal opinion, I never trust AutoScam parts. Always buy OEM parts.

Two things I would check. 1. Loose engine mounting bolts. 2. Bad bearings in the drive shaft couplers.

Check battery voltage while someone is turning the key to start. I’m betting it will drop below 10 VDC. If it does, time to replace...

Welcome V., Whenever you ask about a problem on a machine you need to provide us with the chassis product and engine label information...

Hello M., The tricky thing to always watch with 2-stroke engines and a compression test is the muffler "coking" up with unburnt...

Bentrim, I understand what you are saying, but please explain this manual to me...

I always try to repair before I replace, but I’ve got parts on hand. Grew up never throwing good parts away. My age is showing.

Don’t buy before you remove the covers. Call the local dealers or repair shops to see if they have them before starting. That way...

Star is correct. Mine doesn’t have a scharder valve, and I forget things like that. Second reason why I use a leakdown tester more...

Bentrim, that tag is for a single cylinder engine, not a twin.

Many of the auto parts stores provide tools at no cost. Might want to check stores in your area. Cheaper than buying one. I own and...

Your guess will be as good as mine and I’ve done many of these. Sometimes they come off clean and other times they’re a mess. 50/50...

This manual shows some engines have a mechanical fuel pump as part of the valve cover...

Yes, both Ford and New Holland both had these units. Only difference was paint color. One more thing, the Kohler ID tag you posted...