Recent content by slomo

That is the sales pitch for mulching. Sell more things we don't really need. One big item you missed from your list. WEEDS also get "distributed" all over your lawn while mulching. I hate weeds......... Reason a good bagger creates the best visible cut. Not to mention all that cutting debris...

And you have to store this contraption when no using.

Agree with Auto Doc's. There are cheaper tools out there than the below one. IMO, that is the best out there.

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 spray any form of oil there. OR, worse case, hit it with silicone spray then blast it well with air. Dry it off with a clean red rag.

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 fuel line all the way to the carb. Make sure you have a solid flow AT the carb inlet. Drain the fuel into a glass jar looking for water or trash. Bet you have...

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 confirmation. Also when doing this test, needle needs to be wet. As in spray some PB mega spray on it then test.

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 engine longevity. These are not car engines. Especially splash lube engines. Idle down and kill all the lube and cooling.

Amen.

Heard some charge say $25,000 a day for storage. Your shop, you set the fee. Throw a lien on his house. What are they called a mechanics lien? Can't believe all that SAND that came out of the oil sump. Some people..........

Pull all rubber and plastic out of the carb. Let the solution just simmer boil for an hour. Really works on the older stubborn ones like the pulsa-jets and such. Most ultra sonics don't get hot enough in my opinion. Most just get up to temp as the cleaning cycle comes to the end.

Remember to dunk the line in water. Keeps it more resilient and stronger. Nylon line just like fishing line dries out over time. Helps keep the curling out of the line as well.

Nice tool but not really needed. Turn engine where both valves are closed. Set gap to factory specs. Used a non-hardening sealant on the valve cover. The next guy will kiss you on the mouth for this step.

What rpm do you run it at? Do you idle it around the yard to save gas? Maybe easier on the engine?