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I do use only non ethanol gas but didn’t realize that will totally prevent carburetor issues? Our Walmart Murphy gas station does have gas without ethanol, fortunately!

It seems that most start problems I have with my Toro mower have to do with the carburetor gumming up. Is there a good gas treatment that I could continually use that will help to ensure the carburetor stays clean? Thanks

We have a 1/2 acre of property and I cut the grass with a 42 inch Cub Cadet lawn tractor and use a string trimmer to edge and trim all of the grass areas that I cannot get to with the tractor since we also have a lot of bushes and trees. Ive been thinking of getting the battery powered EGO from...

Okay, I guess I got my answer and the only reason I posted the question was because one of my friends was claiming that synthetic oils were generally thinner and shouldn’t be used in small engines. Obviously he’s clueless! Thanks

I have an XT2, I’m a novice and I was able to level the deck with no difficult, it just takes some patience and a nice flat concrete surface to measure from.

Would one or the other be better for a 22hp Kohler twin engine?

Thanks for the information, it really helps. I have a section in our front yard that slopes to a drainage swale and it’s about 60 feet by 10 that’s probably a good 15 degree slope. I do but it across the slope with the lawn tractor and it is a little iffy as I feel one of the front tires...

I was wondering if this is a decent Zero turn for a 1/2 acre with a bunch of small trees and bushes? The cost is around $3K so I realize it’s certainly not a commercial mower. I currently have a Cub Cadet 42 inch lawn tractor that is only a few years old, however I would love to have a Zero turn...

I did build a little ramp where I can drive my tractor onto four concrete blocks, remove the wood and then be able to reach under the deck to scrap it clean.

I have the same issue and I resolved it, completely by drilling 4 holes in the plug and installing Zip ties around the lower lip on the dec and it’s now completely tight and sealed ❗️

I do have an Ego battery blower and will use that as well as I’m building a small ramp that will be about 10 inches high so I can get my hand under the deck with a scraper. It seems whenever I back up when cutting, clumps of grass end up on the newly cut lawn. Im thinking that a fabricated...

The hydro being the tranny on each rear wheel thats the drive system? Not understanding what area to blow off?

I bought a mulching plug for my CC XT1 about 2 years ago and fit is good, however it’s not secure enough on the bottom and grass clippings always accumulate and work their way through it. I wondering if the newer ones are any better?

You are probably right and I need to do something to get a better seal with the mulching plug since grass is always getting stuck in it and squeezing through.

I’m guessing the best way to keep the deck clean is to buy a front end lift and scrape it manually after each 2nd or 3rd use? is this best and what would be the least expensive front end lift? I’m guessing those plastic tip ramps are useless? Thanks

I’m having the same issue with my CC 42 inch lawn tractor. I installed the best hi lift mulching blades from Amazon along with the CC discharge plug and the grass clipping mounds are left all over my lawn, especially if I back up with the mower. It then leaves a big clump of grass. Would I be...

It’s a Craftsman YT 3000 and I’m trying to determine the engine manufacturer buts it’s a 21 hp single cylinder. Its a Briggs & Stratton 540 cc engine

My neighbor just serviced his craftsman lawn tractor that has a 21 or 22 hp engine, single cylinder and he changed the oil and guessing he over filled it since the thing sent out huge clouds of white smoke. I went over to help him and the cylinder head and spark plug area was covered with oil...

Storing the lawn tractor for the winter in Virginia and wondering if it’s best to start tendering the battery now in December for the next 4 months or just tend it weeks or a month prior to spring?

My generator, which I have not run in the last two years is now running however it runs with the choke pull in the pulled out position only. According to the symbol, is the choke on or off in this position? If I push the choke lever in, the unit stalls.

I have a single cylinder 15 hp generator that I have not started in 3 years but did so today. Apparently the engine only starts and runs when fully choked. If I attemp to un-choke the engine, it stalls. What’s the deal?

I have a CC 42 inch with a Kohler Twin Courage engine and I bought the tractor at the beginning of the season last year. It seems that when the deck is not engaged and the engine is running in any throttle position, the engine does not running at a consitant speed. Sounds like it pulsates at...

I looked on the CC site as well as my owners manual and did not see a torque spec. Guess I just tightened it well with a 1/2 drive breaker bar or guess at 80 lbs or so?

Thinking of going with this accessory so I can lose the large chute, get closer to obstacles on that side of the deck and not shoot grass clippings to the one side. Can anyone attest to the effectiveness of the mulching blades?

Going to change the oil for the first time on a Cub Cadet With a 3 inch OD oil filter and guess I will need a filter wrench to remove tbe factory installed filter. Most of the wrenches I see have horrible reviews, does anyone know of a decent one to purchase?

Live in Virginia where it gets fairly cold in the winter and my new tractor is in a backyard shed with no heat or electric to keep a battery tender attached. What is the best way to deal with this? If I start and run the engine for 20 minutes once a month or let the battery die and tender it...

I have a new CC lawn tractor and thinking of getting the optional mulching kit. Can anyone tell me how the quality of the cut is with with this kit? Also, what would be the easiest way to change the blades without a lift?

I have a new Cub Cadet 42 inch lawn tractor with a Kothler Vtwin and the first oil and filter change is listed at 50 hours. I have a 1/2 acre lot so I might go all summer until I reach 50 hours. Should I follow this recommendation?

I bought a new CC lawn tractor with a Kohler V Twin. Should I use Kohler oil when saving the engine or another high quality 10-30 motor oil?

Going to purchase a Cub Cadet.. One of the CC models has a Kohler Courage 18 hp single, the other has a Kohler 22 hp V Twin. Which engine would be more reliable??? Thanks

Does JD actually make their own VTwin engines for their lawn tractors?

Although I only have a 1/2 acre, I would love vet to own a ZT but I am thinking a low end ($3K ) Zero Turn would not be as reliable as a Lawn Tractor since the ZT's are more complex with the two transmissions and more prone to having problems than with a Lawn Tractor. Is my thinking correct??

I have slightly less than a 1/2 acre of grass and would like to purchase a lawn tractor for $2 K or less. I am trying to decide between a Cub Cadet or a Husqvarana since those have authorized service dealers nearby. Is one of these two brands more reliable than the other and are parts and...

Not sure if I misinterpreted a comment in a thread so I need to ask the question. Are the lawn tractors being sold by Lowes and Home Depot being manufactured to a lower standard to minimize the pricing? Thanks

I have a Toro recycler with a Tecumseh engine and the only problems are always related to the carb needing to be cleaned, at least according to the repair shops. I run the mower dry for the winter, treat my fuel with stabilizer and always use premium fuel. What else could I do to prevent his...

We live in Virginia and have a house on a full half acre. Are there any really good mowers wider than the typical 21 inch mowers? I would love to own a commercial 36 inch mower but find it different to spend $3K for a Toro, Gravley or Xmark. Also think spending $2600 or so on a Zero turn might...

Recently moved to Virginia and have a little less than a half acre of grass. The property has gradual slopes and the average amount of trees and obstacles on the lawn. Would like to get a mulching mower that could also bag and I wold like a 190 cc engine for powering through wet grass. What...

Moving to the Roanoke area and will have a house on .56 acre. I can really really appreciate the job that a commercial mower does in making cut grass look really good, not to mention using a top quality mower. I looked briefly on line at EXmark mowers and to buy a new 36 inch mower would be...

Have a Toro and it is about 10 hers old. Always starts right up and for the winter I let it run out of gas. Today I tried to start it, about 50 pulls and there is no way it will start. The spark plug looks good. What do I do rather than bring it to a shop? Thanls

So regarding all of the small engine issues, both 2 & 4 cycle that are causing carborator,fuel problems, I was told to use only premium grade fuel Is this true????

Had my Echo pan pack blower survey for the first time since it would not run when squeezing the throttle. The shop said it was the ethanol in the regular gas that attracts water and then gums up the carburetor. His advice was to use high octane gas and it is only good for some 2 months and fuel...

Okay, today is the day I decided to change the head gasket and I now see a bunch of what looks like oil on this black part, which I believe to be a fuel pump? The reason I am thinking it is the head gasket is because it fialed about 4 years ago and the sympton was it was burning oil nad...

I have a Craftsman tractor with a 18.5 hp Briggs & Stratton ohv Intek engine. After about 3 years of light use the head gasket went and I paid Sears to replace it. Now it is about 3years since it has been replaced and it appears to have the same symptoms, blue smoke when you engage the blades...

I have a Craftsman with a 42 inch deck and it is about 9 years old+/- and I just noticed it leans to ons side, considerably. If I measure the deck to the gound on both sides there is a diferenc eof over an inch and the mower cuts like crap. Is there some way to adjust the chassis ? (tire...

I have a Craftsman tractor that is about 6 to 8 yaers onld with a 42 inch deck and i just noticed to leans to one side and when measuring the from a concrete slab to each side of the deck it is about one full inch difference. I am wondering if there is some front end adjustment that will level...

I have a Powermate generator with and electric start and it is about 2-3 yrs old. I start it every few months or so and use a battery tender on and off especially in the winter since the garage gets cold. I just plugged it in a few days ago and it registers as still charging? Normally shows the...

I am currently cutting my 1/2 acre lawn with a 15hp Kawasaki on a 36 inch eXmark. It takes about 46 minutes to do all of the cutting with this mower. How much gas would you think the mower uses ? (not bagging)

My Toro is about 12 years old and runs fine but it loses oil. I can see oil with dust & dirt stuck to it around the base of the motor, on the deck and all around the fins of the motor. I am guessing it needs a gasket ? Since the mower is 12 yrs old does it pay to tear the whole thing apart...

I bought the mower in 2002 and it runs fine. The pull rope broke so I removed the engine cover and recoil/starter assembly.I do not see a way to open it up in order to reattach the rope. Is there a way I could open this or should I bring the assembly to a dealer? Thanks - Rick

I need to check the grease level and the owners manual says you need to unbolt the upper half of the transmission to change or check the grease level! Is this true, you need to remove the top of the housing ? Also, does anyone know the weight or type of grease that needs to be used ? Thanks...