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Thank you, Rivets! That green used to be white connector was throwing me off. Your information is always correct and to be trusted!

Thanks, Rivets. I also have the full color diagram page from Briggs, but I couldn't find an alternator pic showing the single yellow wire with white connector going to the regulator/rectifier mounted on the engine. The disconnected red wire went the the harness and connected through the ignition...

Alternator ID I need some help to identify this alternator output. I can't find this particular wiring on the Briggs ID chart. TIA

My ztr manual says 15 psi rear, 20 psi front. Sidewall numbers are what the tire will withstand without exploding, not what works best for the mower the tire is on. Compare your door sticker on your vehicle to your tire sidewall. They will not be the same.

Speaking only for me, my anti-afterfire solenoid failed and shut down my mower at the farthest end of my yard. Mine was that 1%. As a rule, I turn off my gasline shutoff before turning the mower off, so no afterfire bang.

After buying several sets of blades that took very little to bend them, I ran across these Oregon blades and have been quite pleased with them. Holding an edge and not bending at the slightest twig are far superior to even the OEM blades from the dealer. If you can find the correct length and...

Remember, I said "Diesel" T6, not T6 Multi engine. Two different oil formulations. T6 Diesel should not be used in any modern gasoline automobile/truck engines. As others have stated, STAY with your engine makers, B&S, Kawasaki, etc, recommended mower oil for peace of mind and warranty protection.

Nope, not 'mower oil'. Full synthetic diesel engine oil. It's NOT compatible with catalytic converters, due to additives. Shell Rotella. T6 Recommended for vintage muscle cars.

Not to drag you back into the oil discussion, bertsmobile1, but I use the T6 in my OHC Ford non-cat converter 2.5 engine that holds 5 quarts. The oil comes in gallon containers, so I have some on hand after an oil change. It's no doubt overkill in the mowers , but I know Ford had a lot of issues...

As in: "My puddle is further from my feet than yours is!" :-D

But would it run OK on today's pump gas? BIL has to use 100+ AV gas.

Any opinion on Shell Rotella T6 15w40 full synthetic diesel oil? It supposedly have more anti-wear additives than gasoline engine oils.

Brother-in-law has a 1969 Superbee clone for sale 440 4 speed pistol grip shifter.

Bertsmobile1 has nailed it, When dealing with the public, these are words to live by. Ignore them at your own peril.

side benefit of "clipping" the solenoid...learn to enjoy the occasional muffler backfire! LOL!

IMHO, another point to consider is that the engine this crank came out of is back in service with a replacement crank. Since there is no engine to put this crank into, what's the point of wasting any time or effort on it.

That DOES reduce the sharpening requirements per season!

It's been my experience that Oregon Durable blades are the best of all the aftermarket blades out there.

Carl

I like to say "If idiots were Indians, (Native Americans) I'd surely be General Custer!" My next door neighbor cooling his garage with a window AC.

This just makes good economic sense. Maintaining and repairing useable and repairable objects, be they mowers or vehicles, keeps them out of the waste stream and saves the resources and energy used to produce a usually less durable replacement. Personally, I get a bit of satisfaction keeping my...

It doesn't need to be an older mower, it can be one that gets hosed down after every mow.

The more I have looked over the new mowers, the less I want to part with my USA made Husqvarna. The fact is that most of the mower parts are from outside parts suppliers and readily available. It has a Briggs engine, HydroGear drive transmissions, etc. Husqvarna made the main chassis that is 14...

This same family has purchased that same girl one of those "Hoverboards" that are notorious bone breakers. She has been riding it in the streets, no helmet, no protective pads, nothing. This is a heavily travelled public street. Children cost a LOT. Why carelessly endanger them, all for "fun"?

Tis' done! :-D

ZTR Cub Cadet mowers usually only have room for one operator. However, 2 can have more fun mowing. My neighbor likes to share his mowing experience with the kids.

Some people like to tempt fate I suppose, but risking the safety of your child is NOT being a good parent. A ZTR mower isn't meant to be a take your kid along for the ride machine.

My wife is still working full time, graphic artist book illustrator. I'm retired. As such, I do most of the household stuff now. I cook, clean, make the coffee, do the grocery shopping, etc. I seldom try to be :right", having her happy is MUCH more important. (married 26 yrs)

Always check the cables first before throwing parts at an "everything is dead" issue. OEM battery cables are not the best quality. Checking connections and cables will almost always be the culprit. Not always, but the place to start. I solder the eyelet terminals on my mower cables, I then apply...

My 2 cents here. I have purchased several electrical items, starters, alternators, etc from eb electrical and have been satisfied with all of them

This has been my experience in the past also. The sudden demand on the corroded cables opens the connection and everything is dead. Clean or replace the cables before you do anything else.

Is this the actual picture of your tank or a stock photo? I can't tell anything about the area. Depending whether the spout is on a curved area, I have had great results using a bulkhead fitting on one of my Snapper plastic tanks that had a similar looking gas line nipple broken off the bottom...

12? that is getting close to that afore mentioned poster description! LOL! p.s. Can't go wrong putting things back as intended. I have a Pete 379 chrome cowl air cleaner out in the garage that might look so cool on my ZTR, and I'd NEVER have to change filters,but why bother.

I have read through this whole thread and just want to add that worrying about the EPA isn't a thing to get too concerned about. Why do I say this? Almost EVERY Harley Davidson motorcycle on the roads here in the USA is in violation of express EPA rules that state that exhaust systems must not...

Just a side comment on what engine is on what mower and who owns what is so like Billy in Family Circle when he goes to get the mail.(or whatever) Who can keep up?

As the saying goes here in the States, "I was wrong once ,but that was when I thought I was wrong!" LOL!

Always listen to bertsmobile1. He's Lawn Royalty for a very good reason. There are several other posters that to not take heed of their advice would at one's own peril!

Use the flat one. However, If it were me, I'd flip the stepped washer over and use it as a flat washer. That's a pretty special washer and you may need it, now or in the future. That way. you'll still have it and know where it is. :-D p.s. that is if the recess is too shallow for the 'step' to...

I have one of those ,also. I use it on my outboard motor. But for the mower's. the grease gun looking one is simpler and quicker. Just suck it up and the squirt it into the empty container.

I use this gun for my oil changes. Good for all sorts of stuff. After an oil change in my other vehicles, just suck up the oil and squirt it back in the empty jug. Way better and less chance of making a big mess trying to pour out of the awkward drain pan. $15.00 at Rural King...

(I endeavour to always be a member in good stead of the first group-although not always successfully.) As do I. I suppose our bearings discussion perhaps, needed to be on the front porch.

My face is a bit red here. Should I delete my posts on bearing quality?

Since the axle is just a hard part, single piece of steel relatively unstressed, a visual inspection is enough to justify using a salvage part. That and of course, I used a brand new bearing and seal. For something like a water pump, caliper ,etc no way. New is the only way to go.

Good to know. I have saved my old scored axle if this happens again. I replaced the bad bearing with the afore mentioned Timken bearing. However, a good axle from my local u-pull was only $12.00 When I was doing the repair and checking around, even a premium SKF brand bearing was China-made!

Even using a top brand bearing(Timken) will not assure one of getting a USA-made bearing. I had to replace a rear axle shaft because of bearing failure. On newer Fords with 8.8 rear axles, when the bearing goes, it frequently scores the axle,as the bearing rides on the axle shaft,no inner race...

That looks 'great', hope it is comfortable! :)

For some reason riding mower seats are ridiculously expensive. Vinyl seats last a very short time. It seems they dry out and crack in just a year or so. Fabric seats are much more durable, but still expensive. Vinyl seat $150 or so, Fabric seat $300 and up. A friend put a salvage yard bucket...

We have 6 degrees and near 6" of powder snow here in the midwest USA. I have one snow blower and two snow throwers, but whether they'll start or not is a moot point ,because I am NOT getting OUT!

I just found this thread,so forgive this late reply. It may help some mower people on the fence,as it were. With the tremendous number of the RER Snappers made and a LOT of then still out there, there is aftermarket parts support from a ton of places. Buying one used or fixing your own broken...

EPA feel-good ruling for OPE carbs. Of course, without it, that occasional shutdown backfire can be fun!