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This spring I replaced the deck belt on my Cub, it lasted about 10 hours tops. I suspect that Cub Cadet branded belt was a cheap clone. Or perhaps MTD just got some really lousy belts. I really doubt that Cub Cadet or MTB makes their own belts, surely they get them from belt manufacturers. I...

Thanks, Rivets. I read through that manual and it matches what I did to adjust the governor that worked.

I had to replace one of the battery cables that connects to the solenoid. For some reason one terminal kept dissolving the bolt & nut and cable connector until I used stainless steel bolts, washer and nuts on the battery terminals. The cable could carry 12 volts but not enough amps to turn the...

My cub was having issues last winter, gas ran in to the crank. That has been fixed. Shut off valve added to prevent a repeat. Carb rebuilt too. Next issue is the engine speed and lack of power. I bought a cheap electronic tachometer so I could monitor the engine speed. My original manual...

Cub Cadet 1320 hydro, Kohler Command 12.5. Just replaced the fuel line, fuel line filter, added a shut off valve. Cleaned the carb, replaced the gaskets. Cleaned the spark plug. Runs fine but the top speed varies. The only 2 screws on the carb are for idle and idle mixture and those don't...

I want to verify the operating speed. It's been all over the place lately. My mower rarely idles, its the top speed that needs attention. Manual states full throttle for mowing but it seems too slow most of the time and too fast a couple times.

I test my lawn and garden wheels in a big tub of water, bigger than the wheel. Leaks are usually very obvious, air bubbling out. I've had the trifecta, leaks through the side wall (trash), leaks from punctures (usually from bits of fence wire), leaks around the valve stem. Leaking valve...

sorry about the double post. perhaps a mod can delete one. The site has been very slow on my computer.

Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to install, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I saw one where the pickup lead was wrapped around the spark plug wire but it had a non-replaceable battery inside the sealed case. thanks

Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to instlall, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I saw one where the pickup lead was wrapped around the spark plug wire but it had a non-replaceable battery inside the sealed case. thanks

Tried mowing today. Started right up with a few seconds of loud banging, then smoothed out some. A loss of power. the mower just wouldn't cut grass well. Went slow for while then gave up. It was acting odd. Motor seemed okay but the deck whine kept fading. Decided to check the pto belt. Yep...

Having some trouble uploading to the forum tonight. Here are some more photos.

Carb kit finally arrived. Shipped from California, made a side detour from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back to Des Moines then on to my town. The kit came with 2 needles and 2 seats. The larger needle is pretty much identical to the oem but see the photos for the tip. The oem was much...

Carb cleaned and reassembled. New oil and filter. Cleaned the spark plug. I did try to straighten out the jet but it just springs back to where it is. Didn't want to risk breaking it off or breaking off the tool inside it. (dental pick) Started right up and sounds fine. Blew lots of smoke as...

DING DING DING, We have a winner. Thank you Rocky J. Now that it's warm enough outside to work on it. I spotted some fluid under the front left of the mower as I pushed it back out side. Right below the carb. First up, drain the crank case and about 1 gallon of gas & oil came out. This is...

Yes, noise and smoke and oil on the first start for the season. Been in an unheated shed all winter like it is every winter. I've been looking locally for similar mowers. Nothing yet that appeals to me. I've seen some 1320's for sale in the past few years for cheap. I have the bagger for...

Yeah I checked the Kohler engine parts site and they listed cub cadet specific piston rings for the Kohler Command 12.5 hp motor. I've yet to do anything. I think the next step is a compression test. A friend suggested some sort of solvent/cleaner in to the piston but this is a horizontal...

Been my experience that no tape or glue works on plastic gas tanks. I think most are made of polyethylene which seems to not let anything stick to it. Some glues or epoxies won't expand/contract the same as the tank and will just pop right off when there is a temperature change. I've been...

I posted in the cub cadet form but maybe this is a better place. Kohler Command 12.5 Got the Cub Cadet 1320 hydro out the shed after all winter. New battery today. Starts - make a horrendous hammering sound - blowing oil & smoke out the exhaust. dies in 10 seconds. 700 hours. Oil & filter...

Got this out from winter storage in the shed. New battery today . Engine starts but is hammering loud and blowing lots of oil & smoke out the exhaust. Dies after about 10 seconds. I bought it new over 25 years ago. about 700 hours on it. Oil changes & filter every couple of years. My guess is...

Stopped by the local Toro dealer today. The guy working the counter had a bunch of saved keys from retired machines. Got one that fit. Well all he had fit even though they had 3 different brand names on them. New gas & oil, no start. Took the carb apart and blasted it with carb cleaner. It...

Just got an older snow blower. Basic front flapper style but light enough I can lift it into the back of my vehicle. Missing the key. Are these all the same key for older Toros? Toro Snow Master model number 31506 serial number 706843 Also, is there a way to look up the age of this model...

An obscure brand "manufactured by Laco Oil Burner Co Inc, in Griswold Iowa." This rider is in a Griswold Museum. "Laco" appears to be short for LACrOsse (as in Wisconsin). Some www info from the 1930s. And a walk behind. note the motor is mounted at an angle so the belt aligns with...

New drive shaft and wheel drive gear arrived. I reassembled everything. There is about 0.1" lash in the drive shaft so I ordered more spacers. Here are some old/vs new photos of the wheel drive gear and main drive shaft.

Running way to lean? Either too much air (possible leak somewhere) or not enough fuel. About the only place lawn mower engines can have an air leak is the carb body to engine block interface. Dirt, remains of an old gasket stuck to the block, bad gasket or mounting bolts loose? Not enough...

There was no fluid in there. not even in the very bottom. Just a thin layer on the walls, parts and inside the covers. No sign of any leaks. One screw on one cover is not stock so maybe it vibrated off and was replaced. The seals look pretty good. The main shaft (except for the pointy wheel...

Thanks guys. Found a new shaft (711-05035) under $90. Gear (917-04380) about $110. running total: $50 for the tiller. $30 for engine rebuild kit (working good), $90 shaft + $110 gear. so under $300 for a working tiller. ball park for what I seem them for sale locally. Looks like when...

Thank you. The handlebar plate is missing so I'm not sure if this is a Bronco or a Proline or some other name. 2010 date on the engine. Apparently a "Small frame" model. Is the "Horse" an MTD made model or a Garden Way model? I don't remember the year MTD took over Garden Way. Here are the...

vid of the gear in place. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mV6T9hbynfI

Gas cap? I ran in to a similar problem where the motor started but would not rev up and stalled after ~30 seconds. The cap was previously over tightened and cut off the air intake. As gas is used, air needs to get into the tank to replace the volume of the gasoline otherwise it creates a...

I bought a very used 2010 Troy Bilt tiller recently. Cleaned the tank, replaced the broken fuel line, changed the engine oil, cleaned the spark plug, cleaned the foam part of the air filter. It popped a couple times on the first pull then just refused to start. No spark from the coil. I...

I know this isn't about your question but.. I've hit a number of objects, bricks, fence posts, culverts, etc and I have sheared the key under the flywheel more than once. That is surely more likely to happen than bending the crank shaft. The key is intended to shear before the crank gets...

Put in the ground wire. No spark. new coil arrived today. Doesn't fit

here it is, 1:30 am and I found the missing ground wire under the magnetic dish I was using to hold the parts. Thanks everyone! I'll get that hooked up when I can keep my eyes open..night.

Thanks. That bulletin is really helpful. I have another question about the wires. The coil is attached to the plastic housing with 2 torx screws. Is there some metal in buried in that plastic to ground the coil to the metal engine block? I don't see how the spark returns to the coil when...

dong a lot of www searching. the MS210C isn't even listed as a model on so many sites. I guess it's a short-lived model that doesn't get recognized. I also am reading that Stihl is trying to direct everyone to a dealer. The dealer where I got my saw has proven to be of no help for years...

I have a MS210C chain saw that would not start. No spark. I got a new spark plug, still no spark. measured the resistance and got 2100 ohms. ??? The other wires were disconnected and those are okay too. I ordered a new coil listed as: Fit Stihl MS210 MS230 MS250 021 023 025 and the coil...

I think it does have drive. I see a control rod running along the handle, to another rod going to an arm in front of the motor. I see a few links of chain behind the cobwebs. I wonder if it has a single control for drive and to engage the impeller. The chain might be there as a reduction...

I saw this on a nearby craigslist. Pretty old and very funky. model 536-82170 The photos speak for themselves.

Thanks, It never occurred to me to replace the cover. yes, those are the "before" photos. The new diaphragm looks to be the same pattern. now, where is that honing block. I haven't used mine in 25 years at least....

I can get it running and have it tuned about as well as it can be. Gas is leaking out on the top of the gas tank right under the muffler. it's hard to tell exactly where its leaking but I assume it is the fuel pump cover. What else could it be? The fuel pump is the only place with gas under...

100202 401056 6207230 Installing a new carb kit. There is a ~1" coil spring (govenor spring) that connects from the throttle cable to the regulator arm (bushing lever). The bracket has 2 holes in it. Which does the spring attach to? All the parts photos on the web don't show the spring...

Saw this at a local estate auction today. Had a sold tag on it. Looks like an early zero turn radius mower. Just hope the drive belt doesn't break while you are in the drivers seat. model -A32 BIG-MOW serial no. 36370

Cub Cadet 1320 Hydro. About 20 years old now and still going strong. This is the second time I've replaced the starter solenoid. under the seat, next to the battery. When the battery is weak, the solenoid makes a very rapid clacking noise and the starter does not turn. This last time with a...

I have 2 mowers. 1999 Snapper Ninja with a Briggs Big Six that is smoking a bit. 2002 Troy Bilt Tuff Cut 220 with a Briggs 6.75 HP. Looking to sell it. both are self propelled, the Snapper is rear wheel drive, the Troy Bilt is front wheel drive. I prefer the Snapper. I'm wondering about...

I saw this odd duck at a flea market last fall. Just posting the photos for the record.

I just spent the entire day repairing this mower. before: missing spark plug missing cover screws filthy air filter water in gas tank water in carb float stuck rusty from sitting chip in one end of the blade oh yeah, blade bolt loose! sheared flywheel key. Now, pulls easy, runs for about 2...

It's just silly. new carb for $12.95 or a rebuild kit for $30? I am having trouble finding a kit for a reasonable amount to fit this model of carb. Tecumseh Enduro OHH50 6800D New in 2003? Used very little on my spare Troy Bilt shredder. it spends most time just sitting in an unheated...

uneven spacing between the 7 points. interior width is about 7/8" 3/4" hex rear end, not for a 4 sided ratchet fitting. inherited from an auto mechanic's estate. IMG_2417 by rickpaulos, on Flickr IMG_2420 by rickpaulos, on Flickr

Can anyone tell me when these were new? Sears Craftsman 536 918200 I put on a new fuel line, new gas & oil. Started on the first pull. And it's for sale too. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Got the throttle cable un-stuck. 4 forward speeds, 1 reverse. 2 stage snow blower. IMG_1614 by...