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I have seen and repaired this issue countless times in my shop from mice building nests beneath the cooling shroud. Buy a new head, gasket kit, and pushrods if you want it fixed properly. You can try driving the guide back down with a correct-size socket, but it won't last. A new head will be...

CARBURETOR NO. 640273. The link below has a breakdown of the carb. https://www.partstree.com/models/10361-lawn-boy-silver-series-walk-behind-mower-sn-210000001-210999999-2001/carburetor-no-640273-6/

Does the carburetor resemble this one? Are you certain that is a lawn boy, not a craftsman? Anyway, the bolt that holds the bowl in place should have the main jet holes. Remove the bolt, then clean the holes with a piece of fine wire and carb cleaner. Otherwise, you will need to remove it and...

The fuel cap vent may be plugged, creating a vacuum in the tank, or the float is sticking. Try soaking the fuel cap in water and dish soap for a few minutes. If that fails, the carburetor will likely need to be replaced with an OEM. What is the model of the Mower? Also, that is not the engine...

Thank you for the interesting topic and enjoyable read on the link. But instead of talking about boats, we are talking about outdoor power equipment. A product designed specifically for marine use is produced by Sta-Bil. Although the bottle claims that the Marine Sta-Bil will keep fuel fresh...

Wheel Horse 520-H. I picked this machine up after setting in a field for five plus years. she was rough. I did a full restore and here it is. Boy was that a lot of work!

Frankly, it is HIGHLY unusual for a Kohler command to fail after such short use. They are solid 2k hr. engines if maintained. It just doesn't get any better. Something isn't right. I'll take a command over any Kawsucky any day. "Kawasaki makes the junkyards grow..." (old dirt bike saying). What...

Ridiculous, isn't it? I buy all my plugs from Napa or Federated.

I am sorry to hear it. I would get in touch with your dealer and request the Kohler representative's phone number so I could give him a call. Attempting it will not harm you. Lubrication failure is nearly always the root cause of such a catastrophic disaster. Second possibility, running above...

I did not see it, so it must have been. It must have been in the harness behind the gasoline tank and I missed it since I was looking for it.

In looking at the pictures of the machine, the distance from the frame is equal on both sides... strange. Can you post a picture? This pic is from the website and they look evenly spaced.

I have not heard back from the Kohler rep, maybe I won't. But he was very fair, and part of his decision was that I had the service records as well as the low hours.

On the LTX, the wires run from the ignition, hour meter, and pto directly to the center of the dash and run down behind the steering shaft. Gotta pull the engine cover to remove the fuel tank to get at them...PITA. I must have missed it, as I didn't unwrap the harness cover back there, just...

No, just the rim/hub offset.

I use the Champion Copper RA8HC, I never have any issues with good 'ol Champion copper plugs. The part number is Champion 810 for parts stores. Why in God's green earth Kohler had to produce an engine with an oddball plug is beyond me. Virtually all OHV engines use the Champion 71 (RC12YC) plug.

It sounds like the wheel is on backwards. Pull it off the axle, rotate it 180 degrees, and re-install. Alternately, if the wheels are bolted on, the hub may be on backwards. Since it is new, I would like the dealer to correct it asap.

In my opinion, adding one ounce per gallon is superfluous and will not significantly extend storage time. That is three times the suggested ratio of mix. I follow the directions and have never had any problems. All my machines, though, are kept year-round in a heated garage. Some of my "stuff"...

Are you sure you have the lines hooked up to the pump correctly?

The dealer is responsible, and I would demand they fix it correctly. The Confidant is an excellent engine with the same durability as the command, they claim. They screwed it up and they need to fix it. That is a pricey engine, around 2k.

You did the right thing...I would have done the same. Reputation is everything to a successful business, and mine is a perfect 5 stars—not even one 4-star review. It pays off in word of mouth. That minor cost might bring in five new customers.

No points, simple snow king coil with a kill wire and the plug wire. I did use the J19LM non-resistor as well as several other plugs. The only one that produced a spark was an NGK bpr6es and the J8C. I also tried an H10C which is used in Kohler K's and nada. Weird.

I wouldn't worry about it in the least. It is just the way the oil is being splashed, if it gets some oil, it'll be fine. Run it.

The issue is refilling it while in the machine. I always drop them, remove the top drain plug, tip it into a stout drain pan, refill per instructions (usually leave about an inch from topped off), with 20-50 Mobil one high mileage oil, purge it by hand and recheck level and put it back in. The...

OEM Carb? Maybe the solenoid on the bottom of the carb? Sounds like a fuel issue.

Good lord, the stuff I've collected in my shop would take ten men and a truck to clear out, needing a full week. I hate throwing things...oh, I might need that someday...lol I have 11 tractors, 7 of them Wheel Horse's and countless attachments for them, a couple I use for mowing, A White...

In the shop, I have a vintage Garden Way Troy-bilt beast. I performed a valve job and valve lapping (the exhaust valve was not closing, no power or idle), and the machine is in excellent condition, and the owner wants to restore anything and everything to get another 20 years out of it. Anyway...

Dugin, where exactly did you find the relay on the machine? I'd be dancing the jig if I could find it on that ltx1046vt. Of note, the reverse safety switch was removed on that machine.

You are correct in your question. Now, check the ohms to ground on the green wire that connects to the solenoid with the parking brake on and the key in the run position. It should have zero ohms of resistance. Next, check the voltage on the orange wire to ground while placing the key to the...

Well, a couple of weeks ago I spent two days chasing ghosts in the harness of an LTX1046VT, and it shows a relay. Of course, he had been tinkering with it and threw new aftermarket Amazon everything at it and made a mess. He even put a new PTO clutch on it! I pulled the whole tractor apart...

Another thought...I know, scary...it very well could be a head gasket(s) failure allowing oil from the pushrod galley into the cylinder(s).

It should be on the left side of the engine pan below the fuel pump, or the model and serial number can be found on a sticker between the engine and the seat.

Is the oil level correct? Did you change the oil and filter? From your description, the crankcase is building pressure and blowing out the breather tube. Remove the breather hose from the air cleaner and see if it is blowing oil from it. let us know...may be bad piston rings but usually the...

With the key off, measure the ohms at the magneto connection of the yellow wire. Check the ohms at the plug for the yellow wire that leads to the key switch. With the key turned off, the resistance should be zero all the way back to the M connector on the key switch. Examine the wire that leads...

The Cub Cadet schematic is erroneous; it is a four-post solenoid. Take a closer look. With the parking brake applied and the PTO switch turned off, the green wire should show zero resistance. Also, it shows a relay in the harness, there is none, it is built into the dash hour meter/warning lights.

orange should read infinity ohms without the key on.

Should be a Zama C1Q-H17 kit for it. Here is a link to the, what I believe to be, correct kit. If not, use this page to help you and you can contact them as well.

Hi, good thought but it does not matter which terminals you connect the two small wires to. It is simply an electromagnet. Check for power to the orange wire when the key is moved to start. Also check the ohms on the green wire to any ground with the parking brake on and the PTO off. As you can...

I recommend first checking if there is power going to small hot wire on the side of the solenoid when you move the starter to the start position. You really don't want to start throwing parts at it. Let's find out what the problem is okay.

Okay, first, your fuse is okay since your pto clutch will turn on. Next; Does it "Click" when you turn the ignition to the start position? Strange the wires were not on the solenoid...I wonder how it was able to start prior to finding that issue? So, does the machine make a "click" when you...

Check your throttle cable and ensure that it is going all the way to the stop when the throttle is all the way down. Read the section regarding the governor arm setting. Most of them you loosen the governor arm on the shaft, move the arm to wide open position while rotating the shaft with a...

I add Sta-Bil Red to my can prior to filling it and have never had fuel go bad. I get the 32 OZ bottle and mix as instructed. Two ounces to five gallons and it comes with a built-in measuring tank in the Sta-Bil bottles. The red states it will keep gas fresh for two years and the marine version...

Imo, that test is ineffective as a measure of transmission health because many feature dampers that prevent abrupt movements. If it is quiet and can pull a steep hill without slowing down once fully warmed up, it is fine. Forward/reverse is useless because all you're doing is moving the swash...

One question, is it an OEM carb or an aftermarket cheap Chinese one? It is running lean, causing a lot of heat. Did you shut the engine off at the end of the video or did it die out and will not idle?

Did the engine make any noise when it stopped running? Is there a mouse nest under the engine housing? Try placing a 5/8" 6-point socket on the bolt at the bottom of the clutch and see if you can rotate the engine in either direction. It happens. Two weeks ago, I had a customer with a Cub Cadet...

I wouldn't spend $300 on what could potentially be a machine made up of parts. Without knowing the condition of the engine – whether it's damaged, it's risky. I suggest telling the seller that you'll cover the cost of a starter if they agree to replace it so you can hear the machine run. If...

Could you please specify where the debris is being thrown? Is it around the deck's perimeter or out the discharge chute? Also, the "levels" do not correspond to the blade height; they are just for future personal guidance. You will need to measure the blade height in relation to the level...

Good luck creating a proper running machine with the ten-dollar bill. Simply remove the carburetor and clean it thoroughly. It's an uncomplicated process, and you can Watch YouTube videos for guidance on cleaning. Allocate 30 minutes to fix the problem.

Pretty please, do not purchase one of those aftermarket Chinese carbs off Amazon, it won't run right. Purchase the OEM carb and solve the problem correctly. They are not expensive. Get the model number off the machine and got to Partstree.com and get the part number for the carb. If you provide...

Yes sir.

In short, no. Can you slip the clutch at all if you VERY slowly release the clutch? Keep in mind, I can't guarantee a new oem belt will cure it. However, it would be my first choice if a customer came in with your issue after checking everything else. It very well may be a tired...