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I owned two Toro mowers with the 708 cc Loncin engine. Both of them performed well. However, neither mowers could handle my property. I had to move up to a commercial machine.

Is this a new or used mower?

Don't you have Marinas in the area? If so, they likely have 0 Ethanol fuel.

Returned with no oil? It may be trashed. Check it over good before spending another dime on it. The mower's age and hours will come into play. Those Ariens walk behinds were good mowers. If the rest of the mower is in good shape, it might be worth putting a new engine on it. After all, you are...

It's basically a budget Rehlko/Kohler Command Pro engine. It doesn't have the hydraulic lifters. The air filtration is different. It doesn't have the Donaldson style air filter. It has a cyclonic type air box with a cylinder shaped filter with wire mesh surrounding it. It has a green foam...

The Form-A-Funnel idea is the most practical. You can also make one using heavy duty aluminum foil.

"There are two things to consider when it comes to oil, first is if it doesn't have an oil filter or pump, then you need to run a non-detergent oil. Most automotive oils are multi-weight. (5W-20, 10W-30, etc) most non-detergent oils are straight weight oils. (20W, 30W and so on)" That's bunk...

One thing that you can be sure of is that no electric chainsaw is going to do the job of a 2 stroke unit.

Make sure that you stay within the original specifications of the chain that came with your saw. Your saws owners manual should have that information.

I forgot to mention a couple of things. It's not uncommon for chainsaw bars to become twisted. This happens for several reasons. Improper operation. The bar getting pinched where the chain rides. Cheap Ryobi saws aren't something that I would buy. Good homeowner saws from Echo, Stihl, and...

Is the bar and chain getting any oil?

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I'm not surprised by manufacturers using parts from other companies. However, I am correct in my original statement. Hustler/Excel Industies is now part of Stanley/Black + Decker.

The engine mounting plates on Husqvarna riders can wear. I would check the mounting plate for wear before you get too involved.

My name is Mel. I'm a long time Echo owner. Yesterday, I purchased my first Stihl weed trimmer, a FS-56CE.

Yesterday, I had to replace my 10 year old Echo SRM 225. It was tired. It would not stay running. I did everything possible to keep it in service. The compression was just too low to justify putting any more money in it. So, I went to my local Stihl dealer and bought a new FS-56CE. I truly hope...

The Stihl FS56 and FS70 no longer have a place to add grease. There are options. You can remove the trimmer head and put grease in where the drive cable attaches. If you are bold enough, you can drill and tap for an alemite fitting. Or, you can wait until the head is shot and buy a new head.

@rhkraft Not all riders are made by MTD. John Deere are made by John Deere in Tennessee. Husqvarna makes Husqvarna and Poulan. Craftsman once had riders made by both Husqvarna (AYP) and MTD. They are now all MTD made and found at Lowe's.

I recommend that you go with the Rotary #15095 blades. These are notched high lift blades that are usually for Scag mowers. The will fit your Gravely. However, they are flat blades. That being said, I recommend that you get a set of blade spacers. The spacers need to be 1" OD x 5/8" ID x 1/4"...

Every operator manual that I've seen clearly states no to run a gasoline with higher than 10% ethanol.

I have a mix of warm season grasses. I cut mine at 2 1/2" early in the season and will end at 3".

The best thing that you can do is to keep the underside of your deck clean. Wet grass buildup will rot the deck from the underside. Just about anything that is applied to the underside of your deck will wear off fairly quickly. I've tried several products with the same results. Buy you a good...

Could be. The walk behinds do have four sling blades. Their zero turns appear to be what we Americans consider as residential mowers. Their top offering has a 54" deck and Hydr-Gear ZT-2800.

The bolts can be removed with a battery tech screw gun. However, it's best to install the bolt with a ratchet and socket. The mowers you are describing are small walk behind mowers and the bolts don't require much torque.

Yes. Have you read the owner's manual?

Heli-coil or Time Sert. You can determine which would be better. You will need to use new bolts that match the insert that you choose.

I guess that the blade and deck combination on the John Deere D100 just creates a lot of lift. I am really surprised how long that mower has lasted. Even the old Briggs 17hp single cylinder is still running great.

Rust wasn't the problem. It was sand blasting that did it. The soil at his place is very sandy. Even though there is good grass coverage, there's still enough sand to blow through the decks.

You evidently had a slow leak due to tire age.

My dad was still cutting his yard into his 80s. He still maintained his JD100 too. After it got too hard on his hips, I cut it for him. My sister still has that mower and it's still cutting grass. It's now on it's third deck. It has to be over 20 years old.

A 42" riding mower could be a problem. It is hard to maneuver in tight areas. We don't know if the OP has gates to deal with. I used to cut my dad's one acre yard with a 42" John Deere rider. I dreaded that job. If his yard didn't have trees or flower beds, it wouldn't have been too bad. If he...

Now, this kit here is supposed to work...

The filter conversions are big sellers.

Out of the mowers that you listed, the Toro Timecutter 34 would be the best match for his particular needs.

Also, the muffler for a Kawasaki, Kohler, or Briggs engine mounted on one brand of mowers might not be the same as on another brand of mower. The mufflers are not always interchangeable.

Your Kawasaki engine owners manual should have the valve lash specifications and intervals for adjustmentI believe that it's every 300hours. Refer to your Kawasaki manual or look on their website.

This is the kit that most FR users choose. https://powerequipmentman.com/products/air-filter-upgrade-kit

Is this the kit? If so read the description. It states that it's not compatible with the FR series. https://www.amazon.com/DVPARTS-11013-0752-11013-7044-Compatible-2014-2018/dp/B0GS98NKYP

The OP is 76 years old and still wants to cut his grass.

According to Hustler's website, every new Raptor series mower comes with Kawasaki engines. I can say that Kohler and Kawasaki engines sound different. I can't say one is louder than the other. That would have to be checked with instruments.

The Ariens Edge 34 weighs 445 pounds. I linked to it because of the deck size and other attributes. I agree that a good used or refurbished Snapper RER is a good choice. Most of them will have a 28", 30", and 33" deck.

Locktite 272 is probably the only one that will hold up to the engine heat. Most threadlockers require heating to extract the fastener. https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/industrial-adhesives/central-pdp.html/loctite-272/BP000000153465.html

You can use aerosol foam filter oil. It can usually be found at your local power sports shops. It's more convenient and less messy than than the old method.

The output shaft would be the first place to look.

For a lawn that small a 42" mower will be big enough. You will have to consider any gates that you may need to get through. This Ariens unit would be a perfect fit. https://www.ariens.com/en-us/power-equipment/lawn-products/zero-turn-mowers/edge/edge-34-briggs

The particular Grasshopper uses a horizontal shaft Kohler. It's very possible that the output shaft seal is gone.

I wished that I could help you but, I've always been partial to Echo stuff.

That's a rear wheel assembly. A Gravely ZT34 is a pretty small residential zero turn. I'm sure that you are aware that mower tires of the same marked size don't always measure the same. He could always call Ariens customer service and get more information. He would need to contact them for...