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  1. oldlawnguy

    Snowblower drive belt replacement puzzeled?

    Snapper Model 130.887650 Dual Stage 27" 11.5 TP Snowblower Wanted to replace both driver and auger belts, however could not figure out how to do auger belt as can't quite get clearance to remove drive belt as well as replace new one. The square metal plate on one side and the friction wheel on...
  2. oldlawnguy

    Subaru EA190VS5050 Power Washer - pouring gas

    Got a Subaru EA190V power washer S/N EA190-1479542 Lent it to a neighbor and was working fine. Got it back, started her up and noticed fuel shutoff was closed. So shut engine down and turned it back on. As soon as I turned fuel shutoff on, gas started pouring out of carburetor. Seems like...
  3. oldlawnguy

    Generac GP7000E Generator outputting only 110v

    Generac Model: 0056260 Serial: 5452944 (don't know the build date) Unit is basically/looks new, however it only outputs 110v not 120v and (while testing) blown out LED bulbs and Alexa devices. Trying to help a neighbor who wants to give to me and go buy another generator. Pulled the schematic...
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    Service Manual for 24HP B&S 445677-1188-B1 OHV Twin engine

    Can someone please point me to a PDF of the B&S 440000 Series Service Manual? I have a 24HP B&S 445677-1188-B1 OHV Twin engine. I searched online for part number 273521 however it points me to a PDF for 276781 which is for single cylinder OHV engines. Thanks!
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    B&S Valve Adjustment Hiccup (Murphy's law & not a pro)

    2009 Craftsman model 917.289250 with 24HP B&S 445677-1188-B1 OHV Twin engine. 180 hrs on it and the past few seasons was beginning to hard start (8-10 secs) before turnover. When measuring 1/4" backoff from TDC on compression stroke-- a 1/4" wooden dowel sliver (~1/2") split diagonally and...
  6. oldlawnguy

    Chainsaw cause of death?

    Gentlemen, Any insight on cause of this catastrophic piston failure? (pictures attached) Cylinder looks well lubed. I did noticed on disassembly the grommet c-clamp (came loose) was not attached to large diameter part of grommet that attaches to cylinder and seals with c-clamp. Pretty ugly...
  7. oldlawnguy

    Homelite UT10530A rebuild only runs idle & full throttle on full choke

    Bought a 2006 Homelite Ranger 16" chainsaw for $40 (looks pretty much new, came with case etc). It has a Walbro WT764-547 carb and kinda would run on idle for a bit. I've replaced fuel filter, fuel lines & spark plug. Primer bulb is good. Also used a Walbro K20-WAT kit on carb and only...
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    Compact 23 - how to access spark plug

    I bought a Husqvarna Compact 23 for $20 - bar & chain are good, will rebuild Walbro WT-20 carb (diaphram is crunchy), fuel line/filter needs replacing (crumbled) 2 questions: 1. How do you access spark plug on this model which is on the side at an angle and located by muffler? I removed gas...
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