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Putting a little Oil in cylinder before initial start of new small engine.
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Never a concern about getting all the break-in metal out. Every new or rebuilt engine will have a ton of metal flake in the sump.
Nov 21, 2025
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Windshield for x900
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Those tariffs haven't kicked in yet?? Let me make a couple calls. Was told we were all going to be rich soon.
Nov 21, 2025
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2011 Silver Eagle 2750 No Power
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Check negative ground cables for being loose.I would also remove battery & take to auto parts store for load test at no cost to you.
Nov 21, 2025
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Repeat of Compression Relief Failure Causing Choke-Sputter-Die, or Both?
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Finally a mention about where all this starts at. Do you have an old gas can with an open spout? Or a new can with the EPA struggle...
Nov 21, 2025
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You asked? is this the compression relief system again? From your description, not likely yet. Did I overlook the engine model, type...
Nov 21, 2025
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The carburetor you installed isn’t dead on correct and is probably a large part of the poor starting and running issue. New doesn’t...
Nov 21, 2025
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Don't mess with the governor!
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Hello Folks, The first thing people think when they see a governor arm moving back and forth on an engine with a surging problem is the...
Nov 21, 2025
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I won't do it again. That Mule had great compression. 😂 The Nikki carburetor was horrible.
Nov 18, 2025
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Charge battery, 12.05 volts is flat. Remove carburetor and address the leaking needle and seat issue. Install fuel shut off valve for...
Nov 18, 2025
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Is walmart not selling SAE 30w oil in the gallon?
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Makes total sense. Funny thing is when they DID have it on the shelf, my store was a gamble if they had any left or not. Usually had to...
Nov 15, 2025
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Atwoods has SAE30 in 2 gallon size, reasonable prices.
Nov 15, 2025
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My Walmart link shows Out of Stock However there is option to be notified when back in stock. (Don't hold your breath - LOL)
Nov 15, 2025
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Hi Slomo, SAE has outlasted its usefulness in modern engines. If you are in a cold climate, 10W 30 is the better choice. The manuals...
Nov 15, 2025
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Motor oil
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Straight 30 is way thicker than a 5w or a 10w. Thinner oil is for cold temps.
Nov 15, 2025
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Best Hydrostatic Transmission???
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Best hydro trans is none of them. Belt drive is way cheaper and easier to maintain slash keeping your mower/s running.
Nov 14, 2025
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