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update on snapper: today I charged the battery which was at 11.9VDC charged for 25 minutes then put on recondition for additional 20 minutes. throttle to choke an she cranked right up. finisied the back yard w/ the bagger. I still had leftover leaves from winter. anyway she seams to be running...

OK I clean all around engine. I believe when I push the throttle all the way forward thats the choke so after ignition I pull back throttle to near the middle where the rabbit is or a tad less. 5 days ago I restarted several times I think I just left the throttle at the rabbit (fast setting)...

5 days ago she was cranking up an running fine that clanking sound must have been the heat shield bc it went away after tucking it in. today I mowed the back mowed half then cut the fuel so she would turn off while I emptied the bagger. when attempting to restart turned her over a few times then...

good news is snappers up an running w/ new head gasket an new carb.bad news is she won't turn off w/ ignition key switch.I can't remember if that wire I disconnected at coil is the after effect? IIRC I'll have to ground that disconnected coil wire to turn her off? here's all what I did the...

no the fuel shotup though cylinder heads gasket

yes definitely something inside carb. I actuely dissassembled it the float wasn't punctured I'm no carb expert even a simpley one like this. so opted to replace an hopefor the best. now I do run the carb dry when done mowing. it was so strange to see fuel shoot up in air though then blown head...

OK so it is optional for me? or could it act as a lock where the screw stays put? thanks sgkent I hope to get her back together in next few days

yes thats the piece is it optional? I don't see where its suposed to go?I will check for cracks thanks sgkent

so this extra piece is optional an not needed? the thin cable appears tricky to remove/reinstall

update: way to cold to be outside fixing the snapper, I recieved new carb. there was an extra small black plastic piece not sure what it is? carb appears decent. hope it works.

OK I will retorque then 18LBs even after a few mows. you know that mite be why the gasket blew. remember I reused from my orginal engines head an gasket, all I did was snug w/ regular racket (of course from middle to outside kindof) then tighten on 2nd pass. next attempt I'm more educated thanks...

your absolutley correct about starting in middle working way outward some of the ytubers are giving alot of missinformation like one Guy sanded old gasket w/ a stainless steel wire wheel then torqured in a circle. most ytubers give good advice. thanks sgkent

I will set back to zero when not being used thanks sgkent an star tech I assume the lower button is the lock setting knob.

ok thanks PTmowerMech

I think this could be the torque sequence first pass 6LBs 2nd 12LBs 3rd 18LB then after first mow torque again to 18LBs.

OK thanks star tech I understand how to operate it. it's basiecley brand new still I don't trust harbor frieght mite just use as a rachect.

ok thanks

yes one side has foot LBs opposite side has neuton meters. yes the #s on dial are 0,1,2,3 &4. so in my image I've got it set to 38LBs. what is the button on the end of wrench maybe a lock? thanks sgkent

how to set torque wrench? I have been given a harbor freight inexpensive torque wrench that I'm unsure of how to set the LBs. I think I have it set right now at 35LBs unsure of what the 0,1,2,3,&4 on the adjuster handle is?could this be like a multiplier of what I have it set to. like if the 3...

good tip on the glass how much larger than head should the glass be? thanks sgkent

I did clean the block of the old gasket just didn't take n image. 4. no I didn't do anything to the valves, not sure how to lap valves? I can press in on valve an attempt to rotate. I was very carefull an not forcefull w/ the razor blade, I believe the glue was grey prematex used for GM rear...

I'm done sanding both head an block want to reassemble the head. what is the torque sequence on each of the 3 pass's ?forgot to take image of cleaned sanded block thanks

I want to bolt new carb on an avoid drilling holes in the new walbro like darrel did. I was considering this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQV2M3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A21GJG4J69J7EM&psc=1 it has good reviews.

here's the carb I thought I needed P#593432 from my other thread

I plan to do some more sanding in next couple of days need to pickup some 400 an 600. would like to get the head back on. got a link to the walboro carb.? thanks slomo

so mines 0805212A year 2008. may,02 I'm before Nov 08 so correct part# is 593432 thanks ILENGINE

which carb is correct there two part#s please advice and thanks

thanks slomo for the sanding tips. so when sanding the block I use my thumb litely pressing on paper? so which carb. is the correct part#?

Update on progress: Just after blown head gasket. Cylinder Head resurfaced 320grit dry sandpaper. plan to sand block w/ my thumb on sandpaper carb disassembly float bowl one screw seized soaking in wd40. Push rods appear different in color. which is exhaust an intake? Reordered...

good video you know my cable has been real constrictive the closer to choke I move it. actuely it's never been smooth. this for over 12 years. thanks MParr.

I always check the oil before every mow. OK I will smell the oil for gas. come to think about it the oil doe's appear to be a tad thiner. this reminds me of the Yamaha outboard engine they have a term called making oil but I think water is being added to oil. next mow in a couple weeks I'll...

the throttle has always been a bit tight when pushing forward for choke it's been like that for over 12 years. never paid much attention to it. I will take a look at the carbs. plates. the owners an service mauel kindof skip over carburetor. when I push the throttle lever forward for the choke...

I can check the air filter IIRC I had a tiny bit of dirt in it at beginning of April. I mow from April though mid Dec. thanks Scrubcadet10

prior to finishing mowing, what I do is turn the fuel petcock off an run the engine till dry. how can I tell if gas is in the oil?thanks sgkent

Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start Intek 12.5HP I mow twice a month. When I go to crank her up, I press the throttle all the way forward which is the choke (I’ve always cranked her this way) she won’t start bc the spark plug is covered in gasoline. Should I not be choking an just...

A few years ago I replaced the S terminal wire on key switch (blue wire)replaced w/ a grey run to S on new silinoid Image Don’t remember seeing a safety switch next to silinoid. Before that I replaced I think it was the brake safety switch it was located underneath near the clutch...

ok I'll inspect the wiring an report back thanks ilengine

Removing the coils kill wire provided spark an she cranked up. How long can I continue w/ this kill wire disconnected? Like is part of the coil failing? thanks

Is it part of the seat kill switch?like is revits suggesting dissconnecting this kill wire bc the seat switch mite be faulty an interferring w/ the spark? thanks ilengine

Is this the Kill wire? Is it part of the seat kill switch?like if the seat kill switch fails again,( I've replaced like 7years ago) this is bypassing the the seat kill switch an engine will run when I'm not sitting on seat? thanks rivets

no spark issue, inteck 12.5hp won't start after adjusting valves and mowing 3 weeks ago,now no spark issue. she won't start. I double checked the valve adjustment an is fine. checked w/ the el cheapo spark tester fits in-between spark plug wire an spark plug. didn't see an lighting but then...

I have the red RTV gasket maker now shes not starting.thanks

hlw49 I'm done w/ TDC wasted about 4 hours. I managed to adjust the valves lower valve set to .004 top valve .006 she did crank up. I then mowed the back yard 1/2 acre. turned her off to gain access to front yard she didn't want to crank up but I continued to turn her over then she did start...

so w/ top valve spring compressed I can adjust bottom an it doesn't matter what stroke piston is on ? thanks HLW49

What should I set the top .004? What should I set the bottom .006?

I’ve wasted hours attempting to adjust the valve on TDC. Next plan is to attempt this method. Pres down one valve spring then adjust closed valve. What should I set the top .004? What should I set the bottom .006? thanks for advise

I thought the cylinder heads gasket was damaged it’s not but it sounds like compression is being released during ignition an she won’t start. I suspected the valve lash was loose so I attempted to adjust both intake an exhaust was set to .005 now I have this condition. Could a valve stem...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DLVGBKGC/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A3QEAIM7YYCNN4&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BX69TCL4/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=AY2FNW9KBYPRD&psc=1 I hate to give more for the exhaust gasket than the combined head an rocker arm gaskets. I searched a little but didn't...

thanks for tip

intek 12.5 hp engine cylinder head gasket need to confirm part # here’s the engine I have image I believe I need a new cylinder head gasket but don’t know the part # do these #s ingraved on valve cover tell what type of engine this is? maybe this image like do I have to measure heres old...