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As I slip past 60 years of age and still working hard, it has made me reflect on much of my past "hard times". My goodness, If I had not learned my skills early in life as a troubleshooter and mechanic, I would be flat broke and begging for food and shelter on a daily basis. That, or living...

Seems like lately I have had quite a few B&S V-twin engines that run erratically especially under load. These come to me usually after plugs, coils, fuel pump and a carburetor have been replaced. Sure enough, someone did not realize that if the valve cover vacuum pulse hose is cracked or has...

It never fails that on a regular basis people will read an initial post and then reply to it without following the thread to see that the issue was already resolved. Is there a way to indicate when a post has been resolved so we don't get so much needless "after the fact" repair suggestions...

I'm sure there are some independent operators out there that are starting to see some of these newer EFI engines trickle in has warranties expire. These are still foreign to most folks in my area. Here is a B&S reference guide...

I see this issue on a daily basis and read about it on the forums. "My engine surges up and down".... So, you are standing there watching the engine run and surging up and down. The governor arm is rocking back and forth working the throttle, so it must be the governor, right? WRONG! The...

I have been an automotive, farm equipment and small engine technician most of my life. In that time, I cannot recall how many times I have chased electrical problems caused by a cheap junk fuse. Online no-name bulk electrical fuses are garbage. My advice is to use only quality fuses such a BUSS...

Beware of these engines, especially used. Kohler only showed they had the "courage" to build them to self-destruct. Valve cover leaks. The top cover bolts under the flywheel fan shroud loosen at under 100 hours on average. Some break off while other will contact the flywheel bottom side while...

Delphi Packard 56 connectors have been used on lawn equipment harnesses for many years, and a lot of people have no idea where to find them and replacing an entire harness is just not practical. Here is a kit I use off of Ebay...

Hello Folks, I have checked online and find a diagram that is close, but questionable. There are multiple problems due to bypassed and missing wires and switches. Model number is 51AA5A7M710.

This is nothing really new to me, or other who work on equipment regularly, but a lot of new mowers are quickly developing running issues just after purchase these days. What I am finding with most of them is old fuel in the tank and lines because they have sat on display for months (some for...

Hello folks, EDIT: This turned out to be a 2nd help request because the original one did not show up when I searched earlier. This site is clunky at best. I have an early serial number JD 757 that I am working on for a customer, I need a wiring diagram for it. The only one I could locate...

I need a legible diagram for JD 757 Z-track I have been "unrigging" for a customer lately. Last 6 number of the PIN tag 022013 which makes this an early introduction model with the two separate wheel drive pumps. The diagrams I found online are hazy and ineligible and I doubt they are correct...

I have this CC Z Force that has no power to the anti-backfire solenoid with key turned on. Solenoid tests good when powered manually. Mower Model number 53AA5A7M710 w/ the Briggs & Stratton engine. Engine runs but only with full choke on to suck fuel past the solenoid plunger tip. Carburetor...

Model 53AA5A7M710 Serial 1H024Z00013. 360 hrs. This past week I have had an interesting zero turn that the hydro drive totally quit on. The nylon tensioner pulley locked up and the drive belt melted it in half. It goes without saying that the deck has to be removed before digging into one of...

Model 53AA5A7M710 Serial 1H024Z00013. 360 hrs. This past week I have had an interesting zero turn that the hydro drive totally quit on. The nylon tensioner pulley locked up and the drive belt melted it in half. It goes without saying that the deck has to be removed before digging into one of...

Hello All, One of the most frustrating fasteners to deal with can be an Allen head retainer screw. They are often recessed down deep into the holes of pulleys and control handles. Soaking overnight with "Panther Piss" helps but can often take days to creep into the rust and soften it. Much...

Many of you run across this, so I am pointing out the issue for mainly visitors and the novice DIY types out there. If the engine crankcase is flooded full of fuel, it seldom means the carburetor is the problem. Most modern small engines especially those used on rider mowers have a pulse...