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I have the above-mentioned rider from an original owner who has since passed away. I have gotten the machine running and cutting great, but it is missing the deck chute. This mower has a 30" deck, and I need a chute because it is a hi-lift deck like most Snapper riders back then. I prefer the...

Hello Forum, Has our repair industry hit rock bottom? Most of the good independent shops have closed up around my area and the dealers just want to install a new engine instead of repairing one with a blown head gasket. Even worse they often give a customer an insane repair estimate and then...

This seems to be a chronic problem with rogue bots.

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...

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...

As usual, we are getting a rash of posts on this site from people who can never bother to provide the basic information needed for many of us to help them. Basic information includes: The machine product ID numbers off the label for the machine along with the engine number information. Note...

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I recently have been tinkering with older small generators that I have, and I am a fan of converting them to propane. I came across a legitimate used propane fitted carburetor with the demand regulator that will fit this engine on eBay. Has anyone ever run such a setup on one of these old 8HP...

Hello Folks, Lately, I have been working on a B&S storm responder generator and ran into a very unusual problem. It developed a hard start problem (on gasoline) just before completing the installation of a Propane kit. The hard start was not related to any of the work performed, but the...

Hello folks, I have a secondary standby generator that is a B&S 5500/8250-watt Storm Responder. I want to adapt it to run on 20LB portable propane tanks. I am tired of chasing gasoline/ carburetor related issues every time I need this thing in an emergency. I have watched a couple of videos...

Hello folks, We are bracing for rain, snow and cold conditions down here in South Texas. To be vigilant I decided to fire up my generator and not wait until the last second. Well as luck would have it the positive battery cable end repeatedly arced and had to be manipulated for the engine to...

I see this happening way to often with people buying not only the cheapest, but also underpowered generators. The surge/startup wattage is not the full-time running wattage. Of course, everyone and their brother advertises the highest wattage number to give the illusion that the units have...

In my area I still see an occasional antique small engine or gas tractor like a Ford 8N with a cast iron carburetor. Those things were simple yet totally reliable. Even if they had to be cleaned due to nasty fuel, they were easy to make gaskets for if needed. After that they just took a good...

I have a customer who filed a court claim on me because I refused to warranty repair their broken-down machine. Sounds crazy, but there is a catch. This John Deere Z-920 came to me with a crankcase full of fuel. they had been running that way spitting plumes of smoke out of the exhaust for...

Is anyone servicing generators before cold or bad weather hits? I'm curious because they never seem to be thought about until an emergency arises. Don't people plan ahead anymore?

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 governor needs to be adjusted. Wrong! It's not the governor causing this problem. The governor is only reacting to a carburetor problem. For some odd reason...

Hello Folks, Carburetor cleaning can be a chore, but sometimes it takes more than just good carburetor cleaning and a round in the ultrasonic bath. I try to save what carburetors I can to avoid aftermarket copycat versions. For those that hate Nikki carburetors, I will simply say don't open...

This system gremlin keeps coming back and disrupting the posts. Click to post a reply and it shows twice. That and it is creating page delays.

For the past 2 days I have had reply delays and page cannot be loaded messages happening. No duplicate replies as before, but there are glitches starting to happen.

Seems like lately I have had quite a few B&S V-twin engines that run erratically especially under load. These come to me usually after plugs, coils, fuel pump and a carburetor have been replaced. Sure enough, someone did not realize that if the valve cover vacuum pulse hose is cracked or has...

It never fails that on a regular basis people will read an initial post and then reply to it without following the thread to see that the issue was already resolved. Is there a way to indicate when a post has been resolved so we don't get so much needless "after the fact" repair suggestions...

I'm sure there are some independent operators out there that are starting to see some of these newer EFI engines trickle in has warranties expire. These are still foreign to most folks in my area. Here is a B&S reference guide...

I see this issue on a daily basis and read about it on the forums. "My engine surges up and down".... So, you are standing there watching the engine run and surging up and down. The governor arm is rocking back and forth working the throttle, so it must be the governor, right? WRONG! The...

I have been an automotive, farm equipment and small engine technician most of my life. In that time, I cannot recall how many times I have chased electrical problems caused by a cheap junk fuse. Online no-name bulk electrical fuses are garbage. My advice is to use only quality fuses such a BUSS...

Beware of these engines, especially used. Kohler only showed they had the "courage" to build them to self-destruct. Valve cover leaks. The top cover bolts under the flywheel fan shroud loosen at under 100 hours on average. Some break off while other will contact the flywheel bottom side while...

Delphi Packard 56 connectors have been used on lawn equipment harnesses for many years, and a lot of people have no idea where to find them and replacing an entire harness is just not practical. Here is a kit I use off of Ebay...

Hello Folks, I have checked online and find a diagram that is close, but questionable. There are multiple problems due to bypassed and missing wires and switches. Model number is 51AA5A7M710.

This is nothing really new to me, or other who work on equipment regularly, but a lot of new mowers are quickly developing running issues just after purchase these days. What I am finding with most of them is old fuel in the tank and lines because they have sat on display for months (some for...

Hello folks, EDIT: This turned out to be a 2nd help request because the original one did not show up when I searched earlier. This site is clunky at best. I have an early serial number JD 757 that I am working on for a customer, I need a wiring diagram for it. The only one I could locate...

I need a legible diagram for JD 757 Z-track I have been "unrigging" for a customer lately. Last 6 number of the PIN tag 022013 which makes this an early introduction model with the two separate wheel drive pumps. The diagrams I found online are hazy and ineligible and I doubt they are correct...

I have this CC Z Force that has no power to the anti-backfire solenoid with key turned on. Solenoid tests good when powered manually. Mower Model number 53AA5A7M710 w/ the Briggs & Stratton engine. Engine runs but only with full choke on to suck fuel past the solenoid plunger tip. Carburetor...

Model 53AA5A7M710 Serial 1H024Z00013. 360 hrs. This past week I have had an interesting zero turn that the hydro drive totally quit on. The nylon tensioner pulley locked up and the drive belt melted it in half. It goes without saying that the deck has to be removed before digging into one of...

Model 53AA5A7M710 Serial 1H024Z00013. 360 hrs. This past week I have had an interesting zero turn that the hydro drive totally quit on. The nylon tensioner pulley locked up and the drive belt melted it in half. It goes without saying that the deck has to be removed before digging into one of...

Hello All, One of the most frustrating fasteners to deal with can be an Allen head retainer screw. They are often recessed down deep into the holes of pulleys and control handles. Soaking overnight with "Panther Piss" helps but can often take days to creep into the rust and soften it. Much...

Many of you run across this, so I am pointing out the issue for mainly visitors and the novice DIY types out there. If the engine crankcase is flooded full of fuel, it seldom means the carburetor is the problem. Most modern small engines especially those used on rider mowers have a pulse...