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  1. eldowdy

    Fuel

    I do. I don't trust 10% ethanol over the winter. It always starts right in the spring. Ed
  2. eldowdy

    Fuel

    I've been using 10% ethanol fuel in my 27HP Briggs for 13 years. Nery a problem.
  3. eldowdy

    John Deere L118 Blades hit together

    Buy a new set of blades. Those are too long. Ed
  4. eldowdy

    Zero Turn, down to two. Would appreciate the help (Cub vs JD)

    I've had my Z445 for eleven years now.
  5. eldowdy

    Z445 Fuel Solenoid and Battery Draw

    Why did you add that wire?
  6. eldowdy

    Z645 low top end rpm's

    My Z445 has 600 hours. I've changed the plugs 10 times.
  7. eldowdy

    Which ZTR rides better BAD BOY Rogue or Ferris 3200?

    If you want to stay with a zero turn. I would suggest a commercial version with a suspension seat.
  8. eldowdy

    I left the dip stick loose on my Z445 today, and guess what!

    I blew about a half quart of oil all over everything. It's a 27hp briggs. I didn't hurt anything, but what should I use to clean it up with? I don't want to harm the wires or connectors. I really don't want the transaxle coolers to get clogged. I saw some degreaser at the auto parts store, but...
  9. eldowdy

    D140 Hour meter runs after shutdown

    My neighbor has a D140. 22 HP Briggs. He tells me the hour meter is running even after shutdown. Anybody here experienced this? Ed Dowdy Fithian IL
  10. eldowdy

    Engine Z445/w 27HP Briggs engine surge

    I've had this since new. Like the title says 27 horsepower Briggs. About 275 hours. Bought it 5 years ago. Has new spark plugs, fuel filter, oil and filter, air filter also. You can't do any adjusting to the carburetor. When it gets to operating temperature it begins to surge up and down in RPM...
  11. eldowdy

    Engine Briggs 26 HP won't start...

    Engine has 40 hours on it. It's on a Z445. I just thought I'd start it and bring it up to operating temp. Kind of a mid winter check. It spun just fine but just flooded. Never did fire. It has treated gas in it. I was tempted to hit it with a little shot of starting fluid, but this thing is NEW...
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