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  1. dougand3

    How much should I sell my mower for?

    Around here, I'd list for $90, then back off to $80. Back further down if no serious bites.
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    Too Much Oil?

    Briggs model #? Stamped in a valve cover or shroud.
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    Anyone else watching Landman, with Billy Bob Thornton?

    I really liked Season 1 but Mrs Norris is quite irritating. Sling Blade is a classic.
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    Microsoft stopping support to Windows 10 today

    Well....30 gb is minimum for OS & programs that I want. Debian WILL install w/ only 1 gb free space. You could have a dual boot system - choose Windoze or Linux from boot loader. I've had errors with that and don't trust it for important stuff. Is this a laptop w/ only 1 HDD slot?
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    Microsoft stopping support to Windows 10 today

    30 gb minimum Hard Disk Drive space for Operating System. I put the OS on it's own Solid State Drive - much faster than older platter-wand mechanical HDDs. Installation USB stick - probably fit on 1 gb stick. 120gb SSDs are ~$15 these days.
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    Microsoft stopping support to Windows 10 today

    I'm trying a new to me Linux - Debian 12.8 w/ XFCE. Faster & more stable than Ubuntu 24.04.1 (Ubuntu is based on Debian). The distro might not have all the pkgs you need but fairly easy to find/install. Eg: I had to add 2 pkgs to mount my Moto Edge phone for file transfer.
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    Moving, been here for almost 30 years.

    Glad to hear it's going fairly smoothly!
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    Microsoft stopping support to Windows 10 today

    I switched to Linux years ago. Tried 10 different distros. Top of list = Linux Lite 6.0, Mint 21.3, Xubuntu 24.04. All 3 are Ubuntu based and easy to transition from Windows. So, it really boils down to what "desktop" (GUI) you prefer. I like XFCE of Xubuntu - an official flavor of Ubuntu w/ 3...
  9. dougand3

    Ethanol-free, or 89 Octane

    What country are you? The manual for what country? USA 87 octane (R+M/2) would be 90.5 Octane (RON) in Europe.
  10. dougand3

    Craftsman Yard Vac Ran Great for 10 Minutes then Died

    You need engine model#. Will be on valve cover or engine block near spark plug. Eg: 126M02-1015-F1
  11. dougand3

    Which adjustment screw for idle on craftsman weed Wacker ?

    Search that model # & find: MTD 753-06190 Carburetor.
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    Which adjustment screw for idle on craftsman weed Wacker ?

    What's the model #? If the fuel pump or metering diaphragm are stiff, they need replacement or get new carb. If you are referring to the Hi-Low jets, Low is always closest to the cylinder. Try 1/2 turn CCW.
  13. dougand3

    Walbro carburetor

    Is trimmer Model #CMXGTAMDSS30? Lowes sells them. Go see a new one & check the fuel line routing. One port is is probably a breather of some sort.
  14. dougand3

    drum/clutch won't turn on Homelite chain saw, band is too tight.

    Did you pull the drum/sprocket & look for obstruction between it & band? The spring looks elongated = some pressure in disengaged position. A new spring is cheap. Homelite 985240001 See how parts go together...
  15. dougand3

    For Bert

    I do like real sports events = the clock or measuring tape or # of hits determines winner. Thankfully, no break dancing in 2028.
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    Briggs& Stratton engine will not turn over

    I think you're describing compression release. On most LT/GT and bigger engines, the camshaft has an arm that bumps the valve at low RPMs. This allows the crankshaft to spin faster & start/run. Cam arm slings out of the way at higher RPMs for full compression.
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    Toro Recycler, Briggs engine quit working after oil change

    Agree re: plug out & grounded. Try another plug, too.
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    Toro Recycler, Briggs engine quit working after oil change

    How do you set the coil air gap? I use a business card between the coil legs & magnets. Can you do a visual check on the timing? Flywheel key has sheared - can be just a tiny bit. No other answers - pull FW to check well. You have fuel/air, compression & spark - gotta think timing.
  19. dougand3

    Hope everyone made it though the bad weather

    North AL. In a whole week, we've been above freezing for 8h. We don't insulate for that. 3 streets over - a water main busted. Quite a geyser for 20 mins.
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    Cold and Snowing

    North AL. Today we're supposed to go above freezing for 1st time in 5 days. I bet this is a once in 50 years event for here. Normally snows 2-8", warms up and can drive safely in 2 days. Star, may get more freezing rain, coming from Memphis.
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    Cold and Snowing

    North AL at TN line. We had more sleet than snow. Roads are sheets of ice. 13*F now and 2*F tonight. Local TV drives around filming, saying "We haven't seen any road crews". LOL. Star, did you get more snow or sleet?
  22. dougand3

    TROY-BILT MODEL TB-430 LEAF BLOWER

    An easy way...business card on FW magnets. Loosen 2 coil screws. Let coil legs slam onto magnets. Tighten screws. Check that FW doesn't hit legs on rope pull.
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    Homelite 1989 240 chainsaw

    Remove spark plug. Rotate crankshaft till piston is coming up. Stuff some rope on top of piston. Unscrew clutch CW.
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    Troy-Bilt 4 cycle backpack leaf blower has no high rpm

    If weight not increased - great. I have 2x FS55 and run them hard. They just scream.
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    Troy-Bilt 4 cycle backpack leaf blower has no high rpm

    It may run factory new if carb & fuel lines are good....for a while. Then you use it with an engine tilt and oil slinger/dipper doesn't splash oil. P, R & C are oil starved and start scoring - compression drops. I'm just a hobby mechanic but I've learned to steer clear of tiny MTD 4 strokes...
  26. dougand3

    Oil Recommended

    Hammer is saying read this: https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/engine-oil-for-honda-hrn-216-vka-push-mower.70083/ Naw, don't spend extra.
  27. dougand3

    Have fun guys....

    Get well soon, StarTech!
  28. dougand3

    FG110 mini tiller stalls when air filter cover installed

    Small barrel carbs. I had one that the rotating barrel was worn and let too much fuel thru. Do you have a Throttle screw on carb? (I don't recall one). I had to get new carb.
  29. dougand3

    Atco Commodore B14 cylinder always rotating

    Hopefully somebody who's worked on one will chime in.
  30. dougand3

    Atco Commodore B14 cylinder always rotating

    Sounds like the clutch for reel cutters is stuck engaged. Does clutch handle operate properly? Does wire inside cable housing move back & forth? Take pics of where the clutch cable enters clutch near cutters.
  31. dougand3

    Atco Commodore B14 cylinder always rotating

    What is always spinning - drive rollers or reel cutters?
  32. dougand3

    Atco Commodore B14 cylinder always rotating

    Check in here: https://oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/sites/default/files/opmanual/Atco%20Commodore%20B14-B17-B20.pdf
  33. dougand3

    Briggs and stratton 650 series 190 cc

    bertsmobile1 wrote this in: # 15 https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/brigs-mower-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid.38149/page-2 remove the carb and with a spray can of carb cleaner , WD 40 or similar that has a long nozel on the trigger, spray fluid backwards down the carb through all...
  34. dougand3

    Briggs and stratton 650 series 190 cc

    Choke butterfly fully closing? Was cleaning - disassembly and passages open? 2 carb bolt holes open?
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    Briggs and stratton 650 series 190 cc

    Engine model #? 12xxxx-?
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    Craftsman Yard Vac Ran Great for 10 Minutes then Died

    ~10 years ago, when I had these internal parts failures - it was $140 in parts.
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    Tapping Noise from Homelite Blower

    Is this your unit? https://www.ereplacementparts.com/homelite-ut08544-vac-attack-parts-c-18807_18808_139650.html They don't part lower than a short block and then say it's NLA. These are really cheap engines and will have some slop. Think a C clip beside con rod would grenade engine if slung...
  38. dougand3

    Craftsman Yard Vac Ran Great for 10 Minutes then Died

    Look at camshaft 46 in IPL. 2 teardrop lobes push rods for valves. The cam gear mates with crank gear. Cam gear could have jumped time. Also, 43 Oil slinger/gov can blow up. Can't tell from IPL but cams can have a boomerang compression release - spring loaded and clears away at run RPMs. It can...
  39. dougand3

    Briggs 800 175cc won’t start

    Landline telephone wire works well for carb holes. But if you can't put fuel in plug hole, re-insert plug, pull rope a few times (maybe 10x if floody), and get a 2 sec run....it's not an air-fuel problem. Think compression or spark/timing problem. See if valves work.
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    Briggs 800 175cc won’t start

    Engine model #? Years ago, I had a 12S912 on a pressure washer. IIRC, it was gov/oil slinger failure with camshaft damage. Pull the valve cover and see if valves operate properly. Do both valves close as piston approaches TDC on compression stroke? Also, did you wire the the carb jets/orifices...
  41. dougand3

    Tecumseh OHV155 engine sputtering

    Internal carb passages are probably partially clogged with varnish or debris. Esp if you use ethanol gas. Need total carb cleaning - disassembly & parts washer. Inspect needle & seat. Carb is Tec 640330. Probably NLA. You can search for an AfterMarket replacement and match it. Why change the...
  42. dougand3

    Craftsman eager 1 6.75HP 917378430 key start help

    Measure your HxWxD. 3.54 x 2.76 x 3.98 inches is a standard size. Search online for 12v SLA battery (3 or more Ah). You'll need to cut your old connector off & attach to new terminals.
  43. dougand3

    Craftsman Yard Vac Ran Great for 10 Minutes then Died

    Engine spins Clockwise from top view (think about pull rope). Did engine stop suddenly as hitting an object? Could be flywheel spun - check key alignment. Have you tried carb spray/pblaster in carb throat or plug hole to see if it burps and 2 sec run? If so, may be debris in bowl, bolt holes or...
  44. dougand3

    Trying to get 190cc Briggs & Stratton to start - with video

    Example: this probably only needs bowl cleaned & bowl bolt wired out.
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    Trying to get 190cc Briggs & Stratton to start - with video

    Most (maybe all) Briggs 12 mower engines will bolt to your deck w/ 3 bolts. The differences will be Autochoke vs primer bulb & others. Some older engines will have a throttle cable to the handle (avoid). Study your IPL 121S02-0130-F1 and compare to potential swap IPLs. I have 126M05, 126T02...
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    Trying to get 190cc Briggs & Stratton to start - with video

    $950 is ridiculous for a push mower engine. Around here, you can find mowers w/ a Briggs 12xxxx engine for $20-$60 that just need a carb cleaning/rebuild or a new carb. I like those engines - have them on multiple mowers.
  47. dougand3

    Murry Transxale Problem

    It may be this transaxle: Read the Peerless blogspot https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/peerless-205-024c-hydrostatic-transaxle-sluggish.75263/#post-477328
  48. dougand3

    Yard King self propelled push mower.

    See if you find your mower here: https://www.partstree.com/brands/yard-king/walk-behind-mowers/
  49. dougand3

    GRASS BAGGER TUBE SIZE

    My Deere lower cute is 7.25" OD.
  50. dougand3

    Yard King self propelled push mower.

    Engine model #? Eg: Briggs 126T02 1223 F1. Tip over oil dump needs 45-60* incline...did you go that far?
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