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Here a couple things to check if you have extra fuses. Disconnect the carb fuel solenoid and test if fuse doesn't blow it is the likely...

I wouldn’t go after the ignition switch before doing some electrical troubleshooting. Making any component assumptions could lead to...

A multimeter will be your best friend when troubleshooting this problem. If your daughter can get you the model number from under the...

Post up a picture of the bottom of the carb bowl showing the screws? I suspect you have the JIS (Japan Inbred Screw) type. I use the...

One way to get these screws is take a long solid bit of the appropriate size. Mount the carb in a vise with protection for the carb...

Im usually able to grip the heads with Irwin vice grips and get them out that way

If the carb is a Nikki or Mukuni carb they are NOT Phillips head screws they are JIS screws. Indicated by a little dot next to the X shape.

Three things that have bailed me out when I run into this problem with Phillips screws. 1. Make sure you have the right size driver...

Aluminum will still oxidize back to a duller finish.

Go to Parts Tree or Jack's Small Engine and use the engine family number in the top left corner of the label. Look at the base of the...

I just found an old online manual and it looks like they call it a valve helmet #9 and according to the picture it’s on the exhaust so I...

I have a neighbors harbor freight wood chipper that I am taking a look at. I took of the head and noticed a part on the ground. It...

Apparently, after shop did pressure test they didn't connect fuel lines in the proper order but told me it was not cost affective for...

You mentioned the fuel filter. How old is it? As a general rule if an engine requires choke to run that is an indication of too lean...

This would be to run the whole house for whatever length of time was necessary. Dual fuel is a good option and the electric start is a...