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I got that failure rate upside down. I get the Nikki's from Amazon prime and have about a 20% failure rate. (2 out of 10 that I can return for a full refund. I usually just turn around and order another and get a go. Usually about $15 for the single barrel type with free shipping. What I've...

You asked: 1. How easy do you think it would be to swap the engine? Painful. The replacement engine will need to have the same dia and length crankshaft stub so as the existing drive and PTO can be used. Lots of things to consider especially if it's the electric PTO. (even the exhaust system...

Keep a heads up when removing/installing a starter on those blocks. The bolts are short and one can be easily stripped out because it's not a straight shot for a socket. Those engine starters use a fiber Bendix gear. Make sure the teeth count is correct and do not use a steel gear or the...

Yep, wrestling with a Nikki. I've seen them Amazon carbs have about a 75% failure rate. One nice thing is they can usually be returned free and a refund given. I've took two or 3 and make one. If they have the adjustable idle jet I take a dremel and cur the plastic limiter off and slot the end...

Here is a link to view parts for your engine. Briggs and Stratton 288707-0170-01 Parts Diagram for Carburetor (jackssmallengines.com) Look at the item 125 carb at this link and when you look towards the bottom of the page it will show several models Briggs series 28's and other makes of...

Your carb appears to be the dual throat Nikki type. If you have ever seen i trun ok without a choke you have hope. Some of the China types even when new never run right. Here is some links about that carb. I've at times while the carb is still on the engine and running weird and also needing a...

That stator is burned bad, You better make sure that the replacement is not overloaded or it will happen again. Appears you tried a new replacement regulator and still same symptoms of no charge. I would install a fuse in the regulator output B+ wire until I confirmed it going to be Ok. (not...

You asked: So does that mean that many of the OEM parts are now being made in the same places? Very easy now days to think you are buying the old style OEM parts and are really buying clones of the OEM advertised as OEM. (made in well you know where when you look at the stamp or find print)...

If the regulator does not fix your issue you might think about reading the charge amps instead of voltage. You can find a 15-0-15 or 20-0-20 ammeter for less than $20 and temporary install in the battery charge or regulator output wire going to the battery. Look on fleece bay under something...

XXit happens. At times it seems to be a happening thing caused by maybe Murphy. Some of the Briggs PTO replacement seals now days does not have the spring inside the seal. If I see a seal leaking or a new seal leaks I first check that the rotary shaft does not have any side slack or severe...

Might think about: Try using an electrical tester so as you can logically troubleshoot your electrical issue instead of just guessing at the problem. If you do not have one you can buy such from Walley world for less than $20. The HF ones are not worth the time or money. Lots of info on-line...

If you know that the oil prssure light comes on when you turn the key on and the engine NOT RUNNING and it never comes on when the engine is operating everything is normally ok. I've seen the light flicker a low idle but go off when the engine picks up few rpms and I never seat such on small...

Let a big mouthed woman push the mower.

AND You have to keep a heads up about replacing them bushings. I've seen both the bronze and the plastic bushings be more than one size for the LT1046. (close but no cigar) One size does not fit all. Make sure you use your EXACT complete Model number Cub Cadet parts list. I've seen what you...

You might want to consider placing the gas filter BEFORE the pulse pump to trap the gas tank trash before it enter the pump, if it's not already located as such. Tall grass if you do not get er bailed also makes the snow look deeper. At least cut a trail to the door step, redneck style.

You asked this: Anyone have a Q&D way of testing whether an impulse pump is good or not? Try searching on-line for How to test a small engine impulse type fuel pump? Is it a Briggs OHV twin or maybe a Kohler engine???????????? I previously asked the Model, code and type of the engine that is...

And one probably the Supervisor and the other the manager and both man haters. Napa Know How is their slogan. I asked for gallon of Automotive antifreeze at Napa and the salesman asked me what color coolant is in the radiator now. I said Orange. He brought me a one gallon jug of pink/orange RV...

As Rivets says it should not be spraying oil out the crankcase gasket unless the breather has failed and causing the crankcase to pressurize. (or maybe bad head gasket sending excess pressure to the crankcase) Spraying oil indicates a pressure is being applied. Normally when the sump crankcase...

You did not list the engine model number. If it has the oil pump the gasket replace procedure is little different. You can find some you tube videos about such. Look at more than one. I make a test fit without the gasket after I get all cleaned good. If the crankshaft end play is within specs...

I've seen lots of what is suppose to be new parts from O'Reillys that parts manufacturer in the box in not same as on the box label. (and some look like used parts that have been returned) I keep a heads up at O'Reilly's stores. I've also noticed that some of the employees do not know the...

You say you had to replace the gas cap I've seen pieces of old gas cap o rings bits get into fuel lines. Keep in mind that testing from a milk jug or gas can on the floor is starting with the fuel line dry and will take longer to get fuel to the pump vs from the LT 1046 tank has gravity fed...

You might post up the complete LT1046 model number. Some LT tanks are behind the engine and in front of the dash and have to loosen/remove the upper dash. Little easier than the rear mounted tank under the fenders. I've found videos for such, but sometimes had to watch several because none was...

Take the fuel cap off and blow back through the fuel line into the tank of use not over 5 psi air pressure. (be sure and remove the fuel cap because some cap do not vent pressure backwards, they only allow vent inward) As star Tech says sometimes a restriction or blockage in the fuel supply will...

You say: I’ve seen some suggestions online to just replace the impulse pump with an electric one. You say it's been dependable for years. Why not just replace the impulse pump and be done with it. Impulse pumps are cheap and dependable. A good electric pump is going to be costly and it HAS TO...

You say: Post # 6 refers to a 717cc to a 754cc engine. This is a 193cc. Setting up the governor uses the same basics. You said previously in your first post that you could hold the governor arm steady and the engine ran steady and nice. If it still hunts with a new CORRECT PART NUMBER governor...

Post #6 is what you need to read. You will have to re-adjust the Hz using a Hz meter each time you move the governor spring to a different hole in the gov arm. set the Hz at 63-64 wity\h no load. It's also quite common for a governor spring to become weaker over time and require a new spring...

Correct about the longer one in the front and is usually the one that twists off. Lots of places on them machines that 5 cents of antiseize FROM THE FACTORY would really help us do it yourselfers, just to mention few places, the engine output shaft, the rear axles shafts, the brake puck studs...

Maybe compare the depth of the other hole and also use a drill stop. I think maybe I seen about 1 1/2 inches of threads on the one I was able to wiggle out. Most likely 3/4 inch of good solid threads would be good. Just has to overcome the push force of the brake pucks when the brake is...

Post the model, type and code? Check the valve lash and set it at .003-.005 on the intake and .005 on the exhaust. Vlave lash is critical on the OHV Intek single cylinder engines, especially the intake valve lash. If too much it may not crank through on compression. I've even ran them at .002...

Read post #5, #6 & 11 And give us a hint of the model number and maybe can give you more detailed info.

I've been using two of these for about 6 years. I've used other but this one actually works great, well worth the price. You can just connect and leave it be, no concern about overcharging. It will completely charge a dead or low battery in few days but that is not it's purpose. Both lights will...

That happened to me awhile back. I raised the rear of the mower up on a hoist so as to be easy to get at the twisted off rusty brake bolt. Steel bolt going into aluminum. Severely galled threads. Just slightly enough stub to get vise grips onto then took vise grips off, took a propane torch...

So the NEW solenoid that you installed did not have the control wires connected? So the click that we assumed was the NEW starter was maybe the faint click of the fuel solenoid, maybe? Taking voltage readings rather than trying to see electric can really help sometimes.

Call Microsoft tech help. Listen carefully to the options. Press 1 for Spanish is the best choice.

Experience is what you get when what you got is not what you wanted. You wil not forget that one anytime soon. You will feel more like taking it apart after you price a replacement or a replacement mower. That one sure makes me feel better. Thanks for the picture.

Is it a E mower? (electric only)

See what the voltage reads on the battery side of the solenoid when you get the click and report. take the reading right on the solenoid stud, not the cable connector. The tarp smothered/sucked the life out of the mower!!!!!!!!!!

Did not see where you tried to adjust the valves lash to minimum specs BEFORE you took it apart? (especially the intake valves)

Are you saying you can use a car battery directly to the starter terminal and it will crank and start???? AND the NEW solenoid you installed clicks but the engine don't crank (spin to start) using the mower battery???? Have you trie3d using the car battery again??? Do You have a DC voltemter?

The air is evaporating.

No one has really answered the OPs real question of where the spring gets attached or did, I miss something. Seems they got a lot of good help but not an answer about the spring. After reading this I edited post #6

You asked: I notice the spring just goes from each end of the rod. could this be the issue. Not sure of your question here but here is some info that might help you. This link is about how to adjust the governor SPRING sensitivity. You can search on-line and find more general info about such...

I have a big pile of old keys of all kinds. When I get a lawn tractor with no key most generally (90% of time) I can usually find 3 or 4 keys that will work easily. (even house keys)

You say: Neighbor will now take flywheel to local shop for either new ring gear or used flywheel. Bad ring gear is aluminum. AND you say the starter Bendix gear teeth are metal. Some Bubba did not get them matched up correctly.

If that rig sets outside exposed to the weather (rain) I've seen the igniton switch rust inside enough that the stray voltage would intermittently get on the kill wire to the magneto and instant death and no amount of cleaning is a permanent fix for such. If you do not detect any stray voltages...

and as bert says they can be installed upside down. If you look very close and carefully at the black plastic some are labeled in weak small letters, this side up. You say it surges slightly at mid and upper throttle W/O a load on the engine If it smooths out under load it will probably be ok...

I would probably connect a temporary 12volt test light to the PTO clutch wire and see if the light comes on when I operate the dash switch. If it does and the clutch don't en-gauge the clutch itself is hanging. If the light does not comes on you have to test backwards. (upstream)

You did not give us any exact Kohler engine numbers, but several of the Kohler's have hydraulic valve lifter and do not have any adjusters. As Mech Mark says gas in the oil will cause the overrich looking condition and if the oil is 10/30 per specs it don't take very much contamination if the...

I overlooked the after fire solenoid for turning the fuel supply on off) Did the engine run smooth with both kill wires disconnected from the Mags? Or did you detect any change at all?

You say: engine will start and stop using key with both kill wires disconnected Wow. It's possessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possessed