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I started installing the new control panel and everything is pretty much plug and play. I have one question about the chock cable. The only way I see to get it in the new panel is disconnecting from the engine and running the entire cable through. Is there something I’m missing that’ll let me...

Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge I greatly appreciate it. I ordered the new control panel today.

While I was in the link I jump into Amazon and one of the part numbers found the three. Thanks again for educating me and catching me up. I stopped doing small engine repair almost 10 years ago and my equipment starts right up. I do what I told my customers that brought me the same equipment...

That’s funny. I just moved to the area and learning what’s what. But Yall ain’t going to believe this. My sister took it to a local small engine shop which is also a dealer. She told them to do whatever they could to install a key ignition switch. They told her they couldn’t do that because it...

I really appreciate the information. I fallowed the link to Amazon and there’s 3 panels to choose from. It’s my sister’s mower. She usually uses my advice on what to purchase but she is always looking to save money and sometimes she gets what she pays for. I’ve been retired and not familiar with...

Hello everyone. I’m an old small engine repairman. I have something completely new to me. I advised my older sister to buy a Hustler. She said no one had them in stock in her area. She purchased a new Spartan zero turn which I never heard of the brand. It seems well built heavy deck and all. But...

Okay….. Ive used this forum plenty of times for help and these are some great guys that take time from their lives to help others! Imagine the number of questions they get from people that don’t give them any information about what they’re working on. You can’t blame then for having a little...

There’s so much counterfeit stuff on Amazon. I won’t even order a spark plug from them. Some of the Champion boxes don’t have Champion plugs in them for example. Some of the carburetor kits gasket’s/ rubber o rings are made of the wrong stuff and won’t last.

Makes sense. Thanks for your reply.

I know you’re right about me and you tube. I still go there after figuring out it was not a good place to learn about my outboard motor. You are also correct about the adjustable spark tester. I bought it for the outboard I was working on. Turned it to the setting the manual said. It was on the...

I thought I’d go ahead and test the coils ( for educational purposes)I’m going to replace anyway because of the cracks I found where the wires are weathered at the coils. So here I go on YouTube again. A lot of videos the guy seems to put all sma engines in the same category measuring ohms they...

Hey guys another question. Before reassembling is there something I can spray the starter with for cleaning and to lubricant or protect?

Yeah I get a little crazy about cleaning,detailing and shining everything. I’m going to wash out all the dirt and debris and call it good. I’m already spending way more time on this mower than expected. I’ve got fishing that I have to get done.

After going back through a lot of the conversations on this thread . Which I had know idea it would blow up when I ask about the oil filter. 😂 Ive received a plethora of information to absorb. I’m just a 57 year old shad tree guy that has done all my own work until the past few years. 30 years...

Thanks so much. How do I achieve the blue spark? I just did a test spot with some Chemical Guys Sticky citrus wheel cleaner that’s the best thing I found that really gets my after market wheels clean of brake dust and everything. I sprayed some on a rag and rubbed it on a spot where the...

Thanks for the information I appreciate it. I’ve already removed some of the rust from the magnets with a light brush and Dremel but I didn’t go to bare metal. It was really caked on and pitted looking. I’m going to suggest two new coils because the wires on these don’t look good where they...

Thank you Thank you! Ive found that different manuals say different things. Must be the different year models. I normally don’t worry about rust on the flywheel because I figure the magnet doesn’t care. But this was really built up. I took a fine brush on my Dremel and cleaned a lot of it off...

I keep running into different topics about the LGT2654 with a Kohler KT745. Once again a lady let it sit outside for a couple of years without starting and I’m trying to help her out. After today I need advice on a few things. This mornin before I moved it to where I work on it I put a tiny...

Done that before too. Magnet won’t pick up aluminum though the way everything is made now a days. My wife came home one day and said she had a surprise for me. She pulled out a couple of magnetic cup holders and said this is for your boat. I almost didn’t have the heart to tell her.

Never thought about opening an oil filter I’d removed to check for engine trouble. I inspect the old oil and even send it to a lab every now and then. I started doing this when I realized the truck I had bought was high maintenance and has to be done often. It sure is fun to drive though.

When I first started rebuilding the old boat I wanted to be compliant and spent a fortune on the fuel line they make you use for boats. And included (all made by Attwood because they have the paten ) a fuel demand valve between the tank and engine that’s only supposed to let fuel flow when the...

Thanks for answering my questions. The carburetors on my old outboard work in a similar fashion. I’m still going to have to replace the vent hose because if it’s breaking down then I’ll have pieces back in the fuel tank I suppose. I don’t want to remove the tank just get to where I can change...

I’ve been cleaning up the mower after it sat outside for a couple of years as some of you know. I appreciate all the help by the way. It has a Kohler KT746. The fuel line doesn’t look to bad but I’m replacing it anyway just haven’t got that far. The mower starts and runs but when I engage the...

Man oh Man I haven’t been on here in a while and come back to ask another question about the mower and noticed this had grown to 9 pages. I appreciate y’all’s input but I didn’t mean to start a ruckus. I think all of y’all are awesome. I have a easy question that I’ll start another post on it...

I have an ir gun from Harbor Freight that I use to monitor my 1992 40hp Yamaha outboard. What temperature do I look for on this Husqvarna 2654? I always make sure the intake and filter is clean. I replace all my air filters instead of cleaning. Way cheaper than a new engine.

Napa quoted me $30 for a filter for that mower. Didn’t offer another Wix or any other options.

Well bust my bubble! Ive been using (mostly Castrol full synthetic) for years in everything I own. Never had a problem with anything unless I got some bad fuel. My last truck had 286k on it and was still running strong the day I traded a year ago. Ive always been a stickler for keeping the oil...

I’m headed to Walmart for some other things this afternoon. I’ll check there Super Tech stock. I’m kinda in the boondocks when it comes to finding certain parts. 5w30 synthetic for my wife’s car for instance. I can order it $15 cheaper than the two places in the county that have it. Whats your...

Cool! My wife’s car takes Fram 3614. I use the XG3614 on it with full synthetic oil. Thanks again EDIT: I have 2 of the XG3614 here. Will it hurt to use one of those other than overkill?

Thanks for the reply. I think the clearance is there. I’ll measure it in the morning. Thanks again.

Hello everyone, I have a Husqvarna LGT2654 with a Kohler KT745. I need to change the oil there is currently a Wix 51056 oil filter on it. I want to put a Kohler but can’t find it. The sticker on the machine says part number 25 050 40 which is like hunting a ghost. I’ve researched and come up...

I removed the hood and oil is leaking from the right oh cover at the bottom. And the engine smoked burning oil when I first started it. The spark plug on that side had a lot of carbon. She put the machine through some stuff that it was not made to cut while it was new so now I’m looking at...

Hello everyone, I have in my possession the above mentioned Husqvarna that belongs to an older neighbor lady of mine. The engine is a Koehler KT745-3012. We’ve became friends over the years. She always knows she can call on me when she needs help. I used to do a little small engine work and...

The newer engines say no need to change oil. It’s something to do with epa and the way the engine uses it all you have to do is add oil occasionally. That’s what my press washers paperwork said. I call b.s. and tip it to drain the oil. I’ve never hear of such until I bought this thing. It’s a...

I’m very fortunate. They stay super busy where I go and now there’s a new one open next to them also with none ethanol and both sell a lot as they are on the way to the lake which is handy. I read where a lot of people can’t get none ethanol at all.

https://www.powerelectronics.com/markets/mobile/article/21859861/proper-care-extends-liion-battery-life This covers lithium ion batteries. Maybe it will help.

Yep when I pulled out my pressure washer that had been sitting a couple of months and it wouldn’t start and I had to clean the crud out of the carburetor. I switched to none ethanol fuel and Star Tron. It’s like Stabil just stopped working or the fuel is getting worse.

It’s possible Costco got a bad load it happens. Or the fuel you got came from the bottom of their tank. Did your guy check the fuel? Just wondering. Glad your up and running again. I just recently switched from Stabil to Star Tron myself. Time will tell.

That’s awesome. Glad I could help. Definitely let me know how it turns out.

I’m going to try it. I was just going to replace the two small carburetors I have. But I got to try boiling now.

I have a Stihl fs76 that’s 23-25 years old. It’s always screamed and will cut all day. I bought a new fs70 a couple of weeks ago and it’s not near the machine I thought it was going to be. It should actually be over kill for what we do around here as far as size.

You just described the condition of all three carburetors on my Yamaha outboard when I bought it. I had replaced the fuel system from tank To the carburetors and stopped there because it cranked and ran great until I noticed the carburetors leaking fuel. No problem needle and seat (NOPE)When I...

He said it won’t even click when trying to start. Which is why I suggested checking all connections,safety switches etc. I should have said to start with the battery and don’t forget the ignition switch. I agree with needing more information. Model and serial number and which belt etc. Talk to...

I’ve heard of boiling but never tried it. I could do my boat carburetors and throw the jets in the pot as well I guess.

Last time I put dish washing liquid in the dishwasher I had suds pouring out. We have an older dishwasher though. Thing won’t die so we can upgrade. Lol

Probably wet. Cleaning the deck real good and let it dry. Then coat the heck out of it with Fluid film. This helps a little but it makes it easy to clean mostly. Not much you can do for wet grass clogging up things.

Drain the bowl under the carburetor. If it has sat up for anytime there could be a little water in it or trash. Water will make it surge. It’s also possible to get a tank of bad gas anywhere. I always buy gas at the busiest place where they sell a lot of gas then I know it’s fresh.It’s worth...

After the dishwasher I’d clean the passages one last time just to make sure the dishwasher didn’t leave anything it broke loose. But I’m meticulous that way.

Wow. A whole new world. Now I’m going to be looking for things to try. Lol I’ll be sure and tell my wife about the pillows. That’s cool.

Good advice.