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I just bought a Stihl FS59. Sure wanted the 91 but not able today. Anyway, the 56 sounds like a beast and so far My little bit of weeds aren't even a legitimate test. Gotta go find some WEEDS! So, I bought some fresh 87 octane, filled it up and ran it a few minutes. THEN I read the manual and...

I have a troy bilt string trimmer, The carb has a metal plate covering the diaphram. The plate has a vent hole in it. I just replaced the primer bulb on this trimmer. When I pump the primer bulb it fills with gas and gas pours out of the vent hole on the plate. I'm thinking this is not right...

When googling 4 cycle trimmers there is no mention of a 4-mix engine. They all use separate oil and gas. Maybe thats because Stihl's 4-mix is such a recent addition to the market. So, is Stihl the only company offering a 4-mix engine?

I was looking at the Stihl FS91 trimmer. Thats about my price limit...$300ish. So many people rave about Stihl. But now I am swayed toward Echo because I bought an Echo chainsaw and I am impressed with it. I have seen a lot of people swear that Echo is right up there with Stihl and as far as...

I have a 4hp B&S model 122707-0185-01 that is mounted on a DR Trimmer/Mower model 4010954. I have it running good and it starts right up when choked. Trouble is that I have to set the choke manually as the little finger that grabs the plastic choke lever is possibly bent and not able to trigger...

My John Deere D160 with a B&S 44S977-0001G1 engine surges constantly unless choked at a precise amount. Pouring gas into carb makes it run smooth(er) until the excess gas is used up and then it surges again. I changed fuel filter, checked fuel lines for kinks and then I removed the carb...

Briggs & Stratton Model # 135212. Seized the engine. I think the piston can be cleaned up. The rings are ok. Looks like the metal came off the cylinder wall and attached to the piston. If I can not hone the wall all the way to remove the gouge do you think it can stlll run with some gouge left...

I have a Simplicity 5/14 chipper with a Briggs & Stratton Model # 135212, Type # 0196-01 engine. It is seized up. Options...repair or replace. Repair... is there a repair manual available on line? Replace...is a chipper engine any different than any other engine? I am wondering about the case...

My new weed eater uses mid-grade fuel (89 octane). Thats what it was made to use. But my old lawn tractor has only ever had regular (87 octane) fed to it. Would mid-grade make a difference? Would it run better? Would it clean the internal parts of the engine? Or would it burn the engine up or...

Kohler (Courage?) 24hp, 2009 or 2010. The drive pullet under the engine is full of oil. I assume this is a bad seal. I hope this is an easy repair. Problem is, I saw a post that had the same issue but the problem was that the inner case, where the crank rests was worn thus causing the seal to go...

Have a chance to get a Montgomery Wards WS-66 chainsaw. Not sure of the bar length. Don't know the year, but its old. Any idea if this was considered a worthwhile saw. Looks like a mack truck compared to my McCulloch. Said to not been started in decades but it does turn over and the bar and...

I see an auction has a Troy bilt chipper vac (walk behind type)from 1992, model 47261. The pic looks like it is very clean. Said to "run" good. My question is, do these have enough suction to vacuum up thick thick leaves or are they from vacuuming lite dusting of leaves. I have a yard that gets...

McCulloch 130. I replaced bar bolt by removing front of engine enclosure and then removing gas tank. Now with it back together it seems that the clutch is not disengaged. I put the chain and bar on and the chain will not spin. I pulled the cord and the chain turns with the motor. Hmmm, that...

McCulloch 130. Bolt that holds bar on is broken. I removed front of saw and removed gas tank to access it. The bolt will not come out. Apparently there are knurls on bolt to make to fit tight. How do I remove the bolt without breaking the casting. I do not think a hammer is a safe way to break...

Will a International Harvester tiller https://bidnow.us/lots/266042 fit my LTX1050VT?

McCulloch 130 instructions say to use McCulloch 2 cycle oil at 40:1 OR good 40 weight 2 cycle oil at 20:1. I have been using CountyLine 3.2 oz 40:1 2-Stroke Engine Oil and it has been working out well for me. I now want to use STP Universal 2-Cycle Engine Oil 1 Quart from Autozone.com...

My chain has been sharpened for years and years, and not by a person who is a good chain sharpener (me). I wonder, is it possible to tell if I should take a little off my rakers without using a proper raker gage? I stretched the chain out on a flat metal table and some of the rakers seem to be...

My McCulloch 130 (circa 1990) chainsaw was running fine and then just stopped. Now to will not fire at all. It used to start after one pull chocked and then one pull not chocked. Any idea where to start looking?

Cub Cadet LTX1050. I just found my stabilizer link in the garage. I had forgotten to put it on the mower. Is its sole purpose to keep the deck from moving sideways? Sounds pretty unimportant considering the lift bars don't allow more than about an inch of sideways movement. Also, eliminating the...

My trans went bad and I replaced it. Now I am stuck with the old one. Is it trash or do they have a value for parts or repair? Mine is a Hydro-Gear model 618-0319.

Cadet LTX1050. When mowing deep grass my mowers electric pto shuts off by itself. I then push the pto button in and pull it back out and the mower starts cutting again. Is the a safety feature or a glitch?

Cub LTX1050 50" cut. Cub Cadet wants $46 for a set of three blades (part #942-04053c). I have seen other places that want $90. Amazon wants $30 for the set (same part #). Are these cheaper blades the same quality?

Cub Cadet LTX1050. Deck lift lever has something like 12 positions. But in the highest position it still cuts really short like a couple of inches. Is this about right or not. I have a really deep lawn to cut and I would like to start out by cutting it 3 or 4 inches long. It will ve a strain to...

LTX1050. I changed the trans drive belt. I removed the mower clutch and unplugged it. I removed the drive belt pulley. I removed the trany fan and removed the belt. I put the belt back on. Replaced the fan. Replaced the drive pulley and mower clutch and plugged it in. Now when I start the...

White LT1850 lawn tractor. When straining in deep grass it starts blowing black exhaust. When not straining it does not smoke. It also runs just a tad rough and at high rpms it runs a little rougher. I see that that air filter is ready for replacement and the oil looks pretty dark. I will...

2010 Cub Cadet LTX1050VT. Hydro static trans is Hydro-Gear 618-0319. Tractor barely moves and will not move at all on the slightest incline. Changed belt and had no effect. Does this PROVE that the trans is bad? Could I have a linkage problem? When I push the pedal either forward or backward...