Recent content by Sherman Anderson

The suggestion about the woodruff key missing on the drive shaft is sensible. How about any safety connections...is one loose or have a broken wire. These issues can be tricky yet so darned obvious. Been there done that.

Will, it sounds like the chains are sized for different tires. I lived in Colorado 25 years and there learned about chains for vehicles. Now I’m in Arkansas since 1998. about 2010. I did a search for chain sets for my 650 lb. Self-propelled two-wheel stump grinder. Northern Tool, Tractor Supply...

About ten years ago I got a can of Fluid Film from DR Power. Your comment broadened my knowledge of it so I say thanks.

I use Permatex Anti-seize compound. It looks like grey toothpaste. It puts a film on two or more parts that prevent them from seizing up. It has never created a mess I didn’t like.

My experience to rebuild a HydroGear transaxle was done last month for my walk-behind self-propelled Beeline Stump Grinder. If my memory serves me right, transaxles are made by two companies HydroGear and HydroTuff. If your search with Snapper fails try these two companies. I think both are...

If the parts search gets tougher check eBay and craigslist for sources.

You might have straight-gassed that engine. If so take it to an authorized STIHL shop for them to disassemble and repair. Or, Add one ounce of seafoam additive to fuel tank. Avoid using starter fluid on any two-cycle engine. Better to use carb cleaner instead because it has a bit of oil in it.

For my Kohler Command Pro engines, 6 HP (2003) & 12.75 HP (2009) I rely on OPEngines of Salem, Oregon for manuals and clear information. Their data sheets and manuals are excellent. I suggest you print a manual for your v-twin then check specifications set of your engine. Good. Luck!

Since 2020 I have operated my landlord’s SCAG ss2 22CK Super Z to mow his large yard. I am an arborist and work at height.