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Hello C., The mangled pushrod found down inside likely popped loose because the valve lash became too wide, or a valve got stuck in the guide when hot. When that happens the push rod can drop down into the crankcase and possibly get bent terribly by the rotating crankshaft and camshaft. When...

That was built back when rider mowers were made for work and not just to be a fancy show piece.... Simple to work on and maintain. I have always been a fan of any rider built with a steel hood. The engine code shows it to be a '92, if that is the original engine cover.

I mostly use Ebay and other online sources like Green Farm Parts, Parts Tree and Jacks small engine. When dealing with older JD machines sometimes the dealer is the only choice because they have spent the money to retain their NOS parts in warehouses over the years. As machines age past 10...

Hello C., A couple of pictures would be helpful. This may not be to terribly bad. I have repaired quite a few over the years without replacing the crankshaft. In the past, I have seen this kind of damage caused by someone who did not install the PTO clutch correctly or tightly. The formed...

Hello U, Do you have a multimeter and understand how to do a voltage drop test on cables and wires? Try using your jumper cable and go from the battery negative to the engine block. See if it will crank then. At this age, the ignition key switch is also suspect due to years of use. If you...

That number does not come up on a search. What model is this machine? How old is it?

I typically use acetone and ATF in a small pressure canister when I'm at the shop. If mobile, I use PB Blaster and WD-40

Are you in the U.S.A.? If so, look up Tractor House.com. Is this a 155 articulated model with a front deck you are looking for?

Thanks StarTech, I deleted that reply. It was too early, and my memory recall is not what is used to. Like you mentioned, those caps are to better spread the force of the rocker and reduce valve guide side wear. Valve rotors that sit directly on top of the valve spring do exist, but they...

This is starting to sound like you have some bad fuel in your gas can from a station recently. I consider any fuel without a stabilizer "bad fuel" after 15 days here in South Texas, due to the heat and humidity. I have also had these "self-inflicted" episodes just from leaving a fuel can sit...

Hello T, Don't make multiple posting about the same machine. You are trying to swap a JD160 transaxle with a JD110. All you are doing is creating confusion and postings clutter.

For others following this, to use translator by right clicking anywhere in the message field area and a menu will drop down, select "translate this message". Neat option to know.

Possibly a wrong spark plug. Verify you have the correct plug it calls for. If it has an Amazon plug, those are almost guaranteed to be bad. The next suggestion is to pull the fuel tank and remove the tank fuel nipple to clean it.

I suggest you check for wiring grounds being rusted or possibly barely hanging on by a last strand at a mounting eyelet. Grounds are often overlooked. We need your serial number because 2013 was a change year from early too late model. Along with that pull each fuse 1 at a time and reseat them...

That's about a 30-year-old saw and only used flywheels are available, but people think they are gold.

Go to Parts Tree or Jack's Small Engine and use the engine family number in the top left corner of the label. Look at the base of the block for any dot printed numbers in the aluminum, that may also help. Predator engines can be a little tricky to find parts for and it will take some research...

Looking online, the 019T and the 190 take the same flywheel.

Hello M. Avoid buying a display model that has been sitting. Fuel goes bad in the carburetor and the battery discharges. Aside from that some childish customers tend to abuse them a little at times. Most selling dealers will agree to set up a new one right off the shipping crate if you ask...

The only suggestion I have is Permatex #1 hardening sealer. The area has to be absolutely clean with soap and water, then dried with a hair drier. Then apply the product liberally around the fitting and housing to obtain good sealing and let it sit for a day in the sun to fully cure. Once...

We need the engine plate or sticker data (It is on the engine itself) so we can look up the parts exploded view. Just from what your picture shows, there should be a cap on each valve stem.

Hello M, When it comes to the current JD rider mower lineup, reliable rider mowers don't begin until the X350 with a Kawasaki engine. My advice is purchase from a servicing JD dealer and not a big box store. They will know your machine from the day it is unloaded and setup right off the...

Hello T, Back when I started in the late 70's we actually learned how to perform reliable overhauls and parts were abundant for reasonable prices, so it was practical. Of course, we were usually trained by more experienced elders who were around in the cast iron engine days. Now, no one is...

Take the 1/2" head bolt out (near the breather tube) and remove the entire tank and carburetor, then the carburetor will lift up off the tank if all the screws are out. Watch for a spacer to fall out between the tank and engine block.

Hello P, The question now is why did the fuse blow? It may blow again.

Hello P, Worse case: New engine is roughly $1200 plus whatever labor to install. Even a good local auto mechanic might be willing to fix the original engine as a side job for the extra money. Finding a competent small engine mechanic anywhere these days is next to impossible. Dealers have...

Hello John, Have you looked down into the plug hole to check the cylinder for scoring? You can also remove the muffler to actually see if the side of the piston is scored. Are you using the correct number spark plug it calls for and not just one that fits? Are you using a different 2-stroke...

A couple of pictures would help. You should not have to pry on anything to get the carburetor off.

Hi Tim, I am not familiar enough with that particular carburetor to make suggestions on what will work or not. Of course, as the saying goes.... Nothing ventured is nothing gained. I hope you succeed. Worst case, you will need to search for a complete carburetor.

Hi Sarge, People like to hammer on Walmart oil (Reminds me of the K-Mart era) Walmart strategically shops distributors and purchases in bulk to help keep prices down. (Cheaper does not mean an inferior product) Here is a link for this who are interested in learning...

Hello GS, It is a matter of reading the label on the product (with a magnifying glass) or looking it up online to understand the product you intend to use. Way too many people rush through a repair by skipping over the needed cure time. I simply ask why rush?

Read my reply #4. Sorry it happened to you.

Is it the pin that broke? Pictures would help us to understand wat you are referring to as the "strut".

Hello Mac29, Mount the tire on the rim with a new valve stem, then put a ratchet strap around the tire in the middle of the tread, sinch it down a little. Pull the tire valve center stem out and apply slight air pressure to seat the bead. Tighten the strap down slowly until the bead seats. As...

For folks reading this thread, I ask you check out You Tube videos by Lake Speed Jr. He is an oil engineer and know this stuff backwards and forwards. Everyone has a favorite or a long-term brand that they have trusted for years, but the science has not changed, it has improved by leaps and...

I think the port without anything connected is actually a bowl vent to atmosphere. Most have a simple hanging line coming off of them going down to nowhere. The line routing looks questionable, but I don't have any diagrams to give direction. From your description the float needle has trash in...

I have seen this exact same coating when a customer had diesel mixed in a fuel can. I ended up using Chemtool B-12 carburetor spray to finally cut through that stuff. Diesel fuel requires much high combustion pressure and temperature to ignite, if not what you end up with is a sticky polymer...

It is a Chinese carburetor. Your best bet is to try Parts Tree using the model plate information off the generator. Here is a parts link i found, but no pricing shown. https://www.ohiopowerhouse.com/i/u/10137071/f/500Wi_Generator_Parts.pdf

McClane is just the brand of the edger. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton. Is the carburetor bolted tightly to the engine? I think you are describing a surging up and down problem. Did you adjust the mixture needle on the side of the carburetor? I suggest you remove the needle and spray...

Hello Tim, I ILENGINE has already answered your question. If the generator has sat for a long time, the float needle is likely stuck, and the entire carb needs a good cleaning. Is the oil level hi and full of old fuel? Check out James Condon on You Tube. He has a lot of great generator...

If you want a genuine fuel filter on Ebay make sure you use the word "genuine" in your search. Many aftermarket sellers will list the correct part number in their ad, but the actual product is an unmarked copycat. You pay for quality. There are a few sellers that offer genuine filters in bulk...

The mower decks work pretty good for leveling out mole hills also.

Hello T, We need the product label ID number from each machine. I'm thinking the only compatibility might be the main mounting points. Linkage and operation will be totally different.

Most "oil burners" and "smokers" are caused by a dirty air filter. An engine is basically an air pump with fuel and proper ignition timing to produce power.

Does it have a manual choke or automatic?

Hi G, You are certainly not doing any disservice by changing your oil on an annual basis due to reduced frequency of use.

It just occurred to me that the center threaded stem is adjusted all the way back by the nylon locking nut. Back that nut off to close the gap and see if the brakes begin to make better contact. Slowly adjust that nut until you get good brake pedal reaction and the brake lock the disc like they...

Smoother engagement also means increases clutch plate wear which leads to more frequent air gap adjustments.

I think another newbie has ghosted us.

Those are some very poor reviews. They seem to have gone downhill fast in recent years with their quality control and customer satisfaction policies. I was a service manager for a local JD dealer back in '07-'11, but that was a different time.

Advertise it and sell as is for best offer because the more you put into it, the more you will have to ask for it. Getting it to run good enough (cheaply) to show a buyer increases the possibility of selling it. I would let the potential buyer decide if they want to buy it and adopt it as a...