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Hi Jim, I've seen more failures with the coil kill wire harness diodes failing than I have the actual coils, especially on the V-twin models for B&S and Kawasaki. Kohler coils have had the most trouble for me in recent years. The quality of the coil winding material makes all the difference...

Hello M., I think he assumes that we know he already owns an LX188 that is giving him trouble, so he is looking at buying a Ferris to replace the JD.

Torque the head bolts to 20 Ft Lbs. in a criss cross pattern. Go in stages of 10, 15, then 20. This compresses the head gasket gradually and evenly to ensure a good seal. Do not reuse the old head gasket because it has already been compressed and weakened due to age and heat cycles (throw it...

Try blowing compressed air back through the fuel tank supply line to clear the blockage. After that it should run until the blockage happens again and you have to begin using the choke more.

Hello folks, We have all had a mower will not crank or just randomly cuts off and loses all power in the middle of mowing. If you ever run into this problem, simply replacing the power fuse is not a long-term solution. I have often found that the fuse holder has weak or corroded retainer pins...

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When the clippings build up, they have to go somewhere. These are designed as a dedicated bagger unit.

Usually, a true mulcher kit will require a set of baffles installed in the deck and mulching blades. There is more to the function than just opening or closing a discharge chute.

Disassemble the new spindles and remove the bearings. Then remove the inner seal and pack additional grease into the bearing rollers. Reinstall the inner seal of the upper bearing, but leave the lower one off For mine, I just leave the inner seal out of the lower bearing, so it gets constant...

On this site, do not make repeat help request by switching the wording around. It creates clutter and quite frankly people will not reply. With any machine we need the product identification label to know what series you are talking about. Tip: One bolt and part at time. Keep good photos as...

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You know the routine; we are not mind readers. We need machine product label information and some pictures would help. I would not spend that kind of money without any information or a written service history that is available and not dreamed up after 3-day delay getting it. How many hours...

Here is an example from PartsTree: https://www.partstree.com/models/13am675g062-yard-machines-lawn-tractor-1998-lowes/wheels-front-axle-front-steering-assembly-8/

The upper valve has viewed in the picture has what appears to me to be a valve guide (inside the coiled spring) that is coming out and raising up towards the valve top rotor/retainer. It also appears to have a color difference on the very top from hitting the bottom of the valve top...

Hello J., The example I sent you from Parts Tree shows the entire (updated) head kit still available at the time when I posted it. B&S had a design flaw with the original head on these engines, but they are too old to file any kind of warranty claim on. The photo indicates that the valve...

Hello M., I understand what you are saying. There has been a big effort in recent years to eliminate or reduce cash transactions and automate everything and watching a store cashier struggle to count back change lately has become a form of entertainment. Some people think I'm crazy when I...

The "hockey pucks" you are referring to are the valve wear tip caps, not the valve guide I am referring to. I am not sure we are talking about the same thing here.

Can you provide the engine and chassis product ID numbers, so we have an idea of what model engine you are dealing with?

Replace the plug and remove the coil kill wire and see if it runs fine after that. Many of the coil kill wire harnesses have diodes that fail over time and it will cause "cross firing" of the coils against each other where one will cancel the other. We need you engine product identification...

Hello Folks, This may sound odd to some of you out there, but no one ever plans for their equipment to have problems or break down. (Until it happens) So, what's the plan? Every time you run your rider, push/ self-propelled mower, generator or weed eater put $10-20.00 dollars away in an...

Doubling them up is just a quicker reason for them to fail again, but good enough for short term testing.

The valve guides are bronze and pressed into the head at the factory and with excess overheating, they will creep upward out of the head over time. Look between the coiled sections of the valve spring to see if the guide is raised upward towards the round valve retainer. If you can push on the...

Hello J., These studs often fail from metal fatigue. They flex (microscopically) hundreds of thousands of times when and engine is running. Along with that comes heating expansion and cooling contraction which all metals have to endure. It would be a good idea to check the valve guide for...

Hello J., Looks like a 10mm to me. You will need the at least the rocker stud, pushrod and pushrod guide plate. Use the numbers on the valve cover to find what you need on Parts Tree. There are lots of videos online about how to properly adjust the valve lash clearance. You will need the...

I agree. Engine make, model, type and code will be helpful to US. If it is a Briggs and Stratton OHV engine, the numbers will be stamped into the rocker cover. It is a mystery which 14HP engine version you have.

It sounds like the tank sender needs to be pulled out and tested manually. According to what I found online for the part, this has a linear slide sending unit. Remove the sender unit then connect the wire harness to it and slide the float up and down slowly the center rail while watching the...

Yes, that is the location for the welch plug. The plug mostly covers the compensation air passage of the carburetor. This passage allows air to come in as fuel is being drawn Usually, the plug can be carefully renewed with a small punch placed at the highest point of the dimple in the center...

Hello A., That condition suggests that the wiring harness and connectors need to be carefully checked for any pinching, pulling or rubbing. Shifting and twisting of the chassis often tugs and pulls on harnesses and connectors creating wear and loose connector pin fitment. The last thing that...

This favors a sending unit float problem. Does it ever read empty, but the fuel is not empty?

The dye in the oil will show with UV light and appear dark mustard yellow or pumpkin orange. It helps to wash everything down good then retest if in doubt. The dye in the oil will not hurt anything and there is no need to immediately change the oil after repairs are completed.

What is a "collector's item" when it comes to mowing equipment? Answer: One that has outlived that parts that were produced for it, so now an owner has to search around to "collect" used parts before they all vanish.

Hello A., The control arms (handles) only link to the directional drive hydraulic motors with the exception of when they are placed in the neutral position. They have no physical or electrical link/ connection to the engine. This is why I speculated on this possibly being water or debris in the...

Being that the motion and attitude (pitch) of the machine is a factor suggests that there is moisture (water) and debris floating back and forth in the bottom of the fuel tank. Fuel pickup tubes do not always reach the very bottom of the fuel tank(s) The only way to remove this stuff is...

Below the jam nut at the sump there is usually an oil-resistant O-ring that gets brittle with age and then leaks. The jam nut needs to be broken loose, then use a pipe wrench to remove the pipe extension. This extension pipe may also be a 3/8 pipe thread into the sump and just require a good...

Hello B., Typically, I carefully remove leftover gasket material with a razor blade and use white Roloc bristle brushes that fit a holder with a 1/4-inch mandrel for a drill. A little bit of WD-40 does not hurt with the drill and bristle brush. Let the WD-40 soak for a little while to soften...

I suggest you get the label information of the machine and look it up on Pats Tree to find a new wheel assembly. Once the tread portion is deformed and stretched, there is no magic to make it stay on.

When I studied Anthropology in college, we covered an entire semester on the problem known as "Urban Sprawl". This has happened to many cultures in all different countries and keeps on happening. Utopia is just a metaphor that quickly becomes a dystopia. Basically, humans exhaust all of the...

A weak belt tension spring may be allowing the belt to whip and bounce too much. Tension springs do get weaker with years of use. The only obvious ones are broken ones.

Nylon topped locking nuts may help prevent future issues with them coming loose. I do not advise Loctite on the bolt threads because that could be a problem getting them back apart if ever needed.

At this point, it sounds like the culprit is the carburetor but make sure the mounting gasket(s)/ seal are in very good condition also. Also verify the spark plug gap is .030 inch and it is a good brand. If it is a Torch brand plug, throw it away (They are generic garbage) In the fuel I prefer...

To empty a boot full of **ss turn it upside down and read the instructions on bottom of the heel. LOL

Its best to leave these mystery sites alone.

Welcome to the forum T., Please make a point of including all product label information and engine numbers for any machine you inquire about and need help with. It makes it easier for us to 'cut and paste' the printed information when we are searching around trying to help you. The good...

Hello H., The only equipment I sell these days are through friend's referrals and dependable word of mouth networking. I got tired of tire kickers showing up and mostly looking around too much like they were scoping out my shop. eBay has become useless and Facebook Marketplace usually...

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Da Ja Vu?

When I was a JD service manager, my shop was the warranty location for the nearest Lowe's and Home Depot's. The retail stores would usually just give the customer another machine most of the time and we would get the machine, conduct an estimate for repairs for the aftermarket warranty company...

That's a fact, but people had more common sense to operate them back then.

Cheaper material costs and simpler production processes. It's not about making things easier for the customer. Many people never bother checking their oil in equipment these days until the engine shuts down or locks up. Then they fill them with new oil and hope they fool the mechanic that looks...

Is it a -1 -2 or -3 after the model number? Here is a link example: https://www.partstree.com/models/020293-0-troy-bilt-2-550-psi-pressure-washer/main-unit-0/