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Don't use a "Christmas light" style spark tester, use and open air one with the adjustable air gap. With the gap style you should see a...

Remove the battery from the mower. Take inside and place on a Battery Tender till spring.

So will WD-40. Blow the bendix out with shop air and safety glasses. See if it will go up and down with gentle persuasion. I wouldn't...

What riding mower is this on, and what is the engine model number? We can't read your mind :LOL:. Usually briggs do that when the...

Apply the choke slowly. See if she smooths out near full choke. Would do a full fuel delivery clean/refresh. Super clean the tank. New...

i suppose that would get hotter than my ultrasonic heater... i think that lomit is 140 F

Might check this out.

Most people pressure test the needle/seat. Would hope it held with vacuum. Pressure test at 7psi for 30+ minutes for a successful...

All I know, which is NOT MUCH, all the engine manufactures state to run at max revs all the time. Provides max lubrication, cooling and...

Hi slomo, High airflow is especially important running under loaded conditions. However, I have to disagree. An engine should not be...

When you hit 70 and your eyes start to go south, any tool that helps is worth it. My dad had me grinding vales for him in 1963, so I've...

OK HOLD THE PHONE!!!:D:) i just want to thank all of the great small engine techs and repair shops for all the info.!! being a 45+ yr...

Which would a good reason not to do 2 cycle cubes as they have non removable rubber check valves.

Amen.