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  1. primerbulb120

    Intek v-twin valve adjustment procedures

    Hello everyone. I have un-disappeared myself, and it looks like several new techs have joined in my absence. Welcome to all! Question... What valve adjustment procedures do you use on Briggs Intek V-twins? I'm aware of the factory procedure (setting each cylinder at 1/4" off TDC), but I'm...
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    California considers a statewide ban on gas powered lawn equipment.

    https://abc7news.com/politics/ca-considering-statewide-ban-on-gas-powered-gardening-equipment/5820984/?fbclid=IwAR1BG0L74kD9Zt_bRQEUNsBJyelbR6P4545FBOek2ju60jeL4DcL4qFI6w4 Title says it all. This is completely idiotic.
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    Snapper Pro 48" Deck Spring

    I have a Snapper Pro CZT19480KWV in the shop, and it's missing the tensioner spring for the deck belt. Apparently it fell off and got lost on the owner's lawn. The spring is discontinued, and I haven't found one available anywhere online. Does anyone have one or know somebody who might?
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    WANTED: Boxes of old 2 cycle carburetors

    If you own a shop and replace all your 2-cycle carburetors rather than rebuilding, let me know. I rebuild 90% of the ones I work on, and like to keep a bunch of extras around for parts. I'm in central FL but will pay shipping. Just bought two boxes off Ebay. Thanks!
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    Question - Kawasaki FH541V

    Just finished working on an FH541V, and I have a question about the voltage regulator. The mower was not charging its battery (turned out to be a blown fuse), and I suspected the regulator and did a couple tests. Here's what I found: - With the regulator not attached to the blower housing (held...
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    Kohler CV13T - Charging System Output?

    This engine is on a Toro Proline 30159. It's the model with the electric clutch that runs directly off the charging system, no battery. Does anyone know what the input voltage and output voltage for the regulator/rectifier should be? At full throttle, I'm getting about 48V AC in and 24-28V DC...
  7. primerbulb120

    Congratulations to bertsmobile1!

    As of today, Bert is the forum's first "Lawn Pharaoh" (see this thread for more info. ) Thank you Bert for your participation and time spent helping users on this forum. :thumbsup:
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    Leasing Commercial Shop Space

    I have decided to get out of landscaping and begin doing equipment repair and service full time. Been doing it from home, but I know I'm going to need a commercial shop space soon. What is the best way to go about finding a building to lease? I am clueless when it comes to real estate.
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    Surging Honda GC160

    The engine in question is a Honda GC160, serial GCAHA-2189925. It's on a customer's Troy-Bilt pressure washer. It starts right up and runs pretty well with a slight bit of governor hunting (not as smooth as some, but nothing out of the ordinary.) When you start pressure washing, it loads up...
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    Image Hosting

    Following Photobucket's (stupid) decision to charge $400 per year for their services, most of the pictures on this forum have disappeared. :mad: :thumbdown: Here's an example: www.lawnmowerforum.com/showthread.php/5601 To prevent the untimely demise of this and other threads like it, would it...
  11. primerbulb120

    FX600V Smokes on Startup

    I bought a used Gravely Compact Pro 44 last week. Has a Kawasaki FX600V engine. Around 400 hours, which is not much for a commercial mower. It starts instantly upon turning the key and runs nice and smooth. This morning was the coldest morning we've had in a while. I went out to move the...
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    primerbulb120's Lawn Mower Repair Thread

    After trying 3 times (unsuccessfully) to create one of these threads, I asked Catherine (admin) to delete my failed attempts and now I'm going to try for the 4th time. :laughing: My latest project is a Murray M22450. Got it from one of my customers, who ran over tree roots with it and bent the...
  13. primerbulb120

    Oil for Toro Transmission?

    I'm going to take apart and clean a Toro 20054 transmission. What oil should I use when re-assembling it? I think it uses 10W-30, but not sure. Thanks!
  14. primerbulb120

    Question for Robert

    I have a Honda HRR216VKA that I bought a few months ago. I've been using it commercially. It's a great mower overall, but I've had endless problems with the rear wheels locking up when I pull the mower backwards. After a month of use, the wheels would no longer roll back and I replaced the...
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    Craigslist Alert! Toro 2-Stroke Mowers

    http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/grd/5958436855.html
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    Commercial Mower - Toro Grandstand or Gravely Compact Pro?

    I am preparing to purchase a used zero turn mower for my business. It will be used for a maximum of 10 hours per week on residential yards from 0.15 to 0.33 acres. Previous mower is a custom Honda 21 inch walk behind. It did a great job, but I want to pick up some more yards and I'm tired of...
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    HRR2169VKA Touch-Up Paint?

    Does anyone know where I can get a can of touch-up paint for my HRR2169VKA? I work it hard but I want to keep it looking (and running) like new, so I'll need touch-up paint when it gets scraped or scratched. :wink:
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    Craigslist Alert - HUGE lot of Vintage Snapper mowers

    Found this on Craigslist: http://louisville.craigslist.org/grd/5814395434.html Bunch of mowers (push and riders), a couple tillers. I see at least two mowers with the Wisconsin Robin engines.
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    Exmark Phazer vs. Gravely 34Z: Opinions?

    I'm looking at a small ZTR for the 2017 mowing season, and I'd like your opinions on which one to get. I will be buying it used (close to new if possible) and using it commercially to mow lots up to 1/3 acre. The yards are mostly flat, I have a few with slight inclines but nothing big. The yards...
  20. primerbulb120

    New Honda HRR216K9VKAA - 3 problems

    I bought a brand new Honda HRR216K9VKAA off Craigslist, it was still in the box. The previous owner received it as a gift but already had a John Deere, so he never used it. I've had three issues with it so far. Otherwise it's the best mower I've ever owned or used. I am using the mower...
  21. primerbulb120

    Lawn-Boy Cheap Battery Source

    For those of you looking for a new battery for your walk behind with electric start, I would suggest purchasing an alarm system backup battery on eBay. :thumbsup: Get one with about the same capacity and size as your old one. Most of them are $15 to $20. I bought one to use in a go-kart with an...
  22. primerbulb120

    What blade and engine combo should I use on this Snapper 21-Inch?

    So I'm looking to get a mulching blade for one of my Snappers. This one: The model is: 21351P The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 110902-3911-01. The label says "187cc." From what I've read, it's 4 HP. I want a blade that will provide a good quality of cut and mulch well, even when the mower...
  23. primerbulb120

    GOT A DEAL ON SOME SNAPPERS!

    Picked these up off Craigslist for $25: The one with the black engine runs great, just needs some minor work. :thumbsup: The one with the white engine would probably run, but it made a loud intermittent screeching sound when I tried to start it. Have to troubleshoot that one...
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    How often do you replace your hedge trimmer blades?

    Just want an idea of how often I will need to replace mine. Do they usually last as long as the hedge trimmer? If not, how long should I expect them to last?
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    LINKS WORK AGAIN!

    Several people, including myself, have recently tried to post links and were unable to do so. (See this thread: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/site-discussion/36196-unable-post-replies.html) It looks like the problem has been resolved. Thanks to the administrators for figuring this out!
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    Stihl Products at Ace Hardware???

    My local Ace Hardware has become a Stihl dealer and is now selling Stihl equipment. :confused2: I guess Stihl has decided it's okay to let a smaller retail chain begin selling their equipment. I think it's only a matter of time before Stihl equipment pops up in Home Depot and Lowes. :thumbdown:
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    Snapper Worth Fixing?

    There is an older Snapper mower for sale on my local Craigslist. Here is a picture: (click link to view it) The seller wants $30 for it, but I can probably get it for less. Is it worth saving, and if so what is a good price to pay for it?
  28. primerbulb120

    Honda GCV160 Runs Rough

    I have a Honda GCV160 on a Craftsman mower. It runs smooth and strong at idle and high speed, but it runs rough and misses at all the speeds in between. I cleaned the carburetor, replaced all the intake gaskets and it has a brand new air filter. The spark plug is also new. Any suggestions?
  29. primerbulb120

    John Deere Chainsaw

    I need the oil pump gear for a John Deere CS36 chainsaw. The part number is PS03699. This is an old chainsaw, and the part is very hard to find. If you know of a good source for it, OR a more common gear that would be a suitable replacement, please tell me.
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    Mower Restoration

    This has been my project for the past few days: The engine, handle and wheels came from a rusted out Troy-Bilt deck. The frame is a Craftsman, which was formerly gray. This mower is for a rental property, so I'm not going to sell it.
  31. primerbulb120

    Low Compression on Briggs and Stratton Platinum

    I've got a Briggs and Stratton Platinum Series engine on a Craftsman push mower. The mower is a trash pull, but it's nearly new. The compression was at 10 psi when I got the mower. The valves look okay, but I took them out and cleaned them to be sure. I didn't see oil leaking into the cylinder...
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    Smoke Coming Out of Breather

    I have a Tecumseh engine on a Craftsman mower. The model of the engine is 143.955500. As the engine runs, it continually smokes out the crankcase breather tube. The smoke isn't heavy, but it is noticeable and smells of burned oil. I have recently changed the oil, and it shows up in the middle of...
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    Homelite UT32600: Where's the Air Filter?

    I was given a Homelite UT32600 that would not start. I took of the air filter cover and there was no air filter. Or was there? A wire mesh covered the air intake, and that was all. I can't find an air filter for this machine anywhere online. Could it be that the wire mesh is all the air filter...
  34. primerbulb120

    Should I Repaint this Mower?

    I can't decide whether or not to repaint this mower. Most of the paint is fine, but it has several rust spots. I would like your opinions on it. :thumbsup: A full introduction to the mower is located in this thread.
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    Fuel A Warning About 2-Cycle Oil

    This is a warning against using cheap or old two-cycle oil. I tend to mix my gas with too much oil, so thankfully I haven't ever had an engine seize. But I have has this oil clog up carburetors. The fuel screens inside the carbs get filled with grayish deposits. The first oil was genuine Echo...
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    Fuel Leak on a Homelite UT-08026-B

    I recently acquired a Homelite Bandit UT-08026-B handheld leaf blower. After I run it for a while and then let it sit, fuel begins to leak out of the air filter. My Homelite Yard Broom (UT-08026-H) did the same thing. I am suspecting that the gas in the tank is heating up and being forced out of...
  37. primerbulb120

    Most Dangerous Hand Tools

    Which hand tool is most dangerous for you? By "hand tools" I mean tools that are handheld and hand-powered (like screwdrivers and wrenches.) My most dangerous hand tool is my largest flatblade screwdriver. I tend to use it as a prybar/wedge, and have hurt myself numerous times when it slipped.
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    Homelite Backpacker II - Runs Erratically

    I am repairing a Homelite Backpacker II leaf blower. The blower has a Walbro WYC-6 carburetor. I rebuilt the carburetor and replaced the primer bulb, fuel lines and fuel filter. The blower then ran, but the throttle response was sluggish. The blower shut off unexpectedly when at idle, and was...
  39. primerbulb120

    Thread Notification

    When I look at a sub forum (Honda Forum for example) there are some threads that show up with bold titles and some whose titles are in regular text. The bold titled ones are either new or are threads containing posts I have not viewed. Is there an option that will give me a list of these threads...
  40. primerbulb120

    Looking for a Pressure Washer

    I am currently looking for a pressure washer of no less than 3000 psi and 2.5 gpm. The Troy Bilt XP3000 is my only candidate so far, as it seems to have the best value for its price. If you have another pressure washer to suggest, tell me, and if you own an XP3000 please take the time to write a...
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    Muffler Smokes

    I have a Craftsman 25cc blower. When I run this blower at full throttle for 30 seconds and then turn it off, hot white smoke pours off and out of the muffler for about 10 seconds. The smoke rises off the metal of the muffler and some comes out the exhaust hole. When I remove the spark arrestor...
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    Muffler Smokes

    I have a Craftsman 25cc blower. When I run this blower at full throttle for 30 seconds and then turn it off, hot white smoke pours off and out of the muffler for about 10 seconds. The smoke rises off the metal of the muffler and some comes out the exhaust hole. When I remove the spark arrestor...
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    Aftermarket Parts Site Wanted

    Can anyone here direct me to a site that sells cheap aftermarket parts (especially carburetors)? Thanks!
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