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    Kohler will not run after auto choke disengages...

    Kohler XT650 Spec XT650-3045 On a Husqvarna self-propelled push mower The following problem I also encountered on a Cub Cadet with B&S engine a year or so ago.. This Husqvarna lawnmower belongs to a friend that asked me to take a look at it in trade for some garden supplies.. His issue it...
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    Welcome to the Stihl Forum -- Check in Here First!

    Hi All.. I am Ted,, I have ran Stihl chainsaws for decades .. I now only have a Stihl FS 40C trimmer and a little Stihl MS 180 chainsaw...
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    Need Parts manual for a FS-40

    For the life of me I cannot locate a parts manual for a Stihl FS 40C trimmer.. Any trails to follow will be appreciated.. I do have a owners instruction manual.
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    calling all engine gurus.

    yes as I mentioned.. Wound up I had both.. Fixed the carb and still had the issue of gas in the crank case AND the issue of when running it would run smooth for a bit then start the popping and coughing and smoking.. and eventually shut down.,.. Carb was not doing that..
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    calling all engine gurus.

    working fine on gravity so can't complain.
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    calling all engine gurus.

    I Could but cannot convince myself that there is a need.. The gravity flow is working great.. The fuel tank is 2 gallons and at most the gravity feed will stop at less than a half inch of fuel in the tank. 50 bucks or more for a pump kit or an amazon cheapy that I have found several reviews of...
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    calling all engine gurus.

    mower deck.. sorry for the confusion..
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    calling all engine gurus.

    sgkent ...That was a happening.. but the gas was getting into the engine 2 ways.. one the carburetor float was not adjusted correctly and even though I put a shut of on it.. I would forget to use it.. However.. even with all fresh oil and filter after running for several minutes it would...
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    calling all engine gurus.

    Combination of issues. (a 20+ year old machine .. who knew lol).. I seem to have them corrected. I ran it around the yard for 10 or 12 minutes and runs perfect.. whew.... Now got to rebuild the deck..
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    calling all engine gurus.

    oops.. sorry.. Put this in the wrong forum it seems..
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    calling all engine gurus.

    Ok.. I have an older Husqvarna LTH 130.. The deck is long ago shot but I use it to pull my garden trailer to haul away yard waste etc.. The machine has a Kohler engine and I will include attachments of engine specs. .. Today I was hauling brush.. Everything was going smooth.. running good when...
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    Electrical Issue? I’m out of ideas....

    Just throwing this in.. I just had a similar issue with a friends older Craftsman Indy Edition mower.. Tested checked gave up.. replaced the ignition switch and all the safety switches except one which I unplugged (2 wire) seat one..It would not start or It would start and sometimes die...
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    Cub Cadet Self Propelled Rear Wheel Drive Problem (SOLVED)

    Sorry this site does not tell me when I have new thread posts and I get busy and forget to look... The issue was the ratchet system in the rear wheels ..they for some reason (probably wear) will not naturally ratchet when pulling backwards even though every thing is loose and free.. I know this...
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    Cub Cadet Self Propelled Rear Wheel Drive Problem (SOLVED)

    I picked up this Cub cadet for free from a yard sale.. The drive cable and starter rope were broke so I replaced both of them .. It also needed the carb cleaned out and did that and it starts and runs great... HOWEVER.. when mowing and you need to pull backwards it is a struggle.. the wheels do...
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    well I cannot figure it out.. it will set for days with no problem.. then go out and fuel leaking,, engine flooded with gas.. besides 2 new carbs now.. replace fuel lines twice and the fuel line from the filter to card 3 times and 3 filters, 2 of them Briggs and Stratton filters purchased from...
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    I believe we found the culprit.. I pulled the Carb off and in the bowl were several 'needles eye pieces of light colored debris.. I pulled the float and meter valve out and all looked good there.. cleaned and back sprayed every thing .. put it together with new quality filter and filled the...
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    of course debris can be coming from anywhere..however, the filters job is to make sure it does not get to the carburetor...
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    Yes ..what I have said all along ... your top link /591736 (nikki) is no longer available and is replaced with your bottom link /594601 ... which is the ruixing carb.. which is what I have..
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    Thank you.. I did and change all fuel lines and the filter.. Tank was removed and flushed well.. That said.. I am still thinking the same as you.. Maybe for sme reason the filter is coming apart... It was bought from a local shop but these days you do not really know what you are getting..
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    I am not sure of your point.. The Nikki part number, item 125 (which is the OEM carb for this engine but not available anymore)is the same (because it supersedes to Ruixing) as the Ruixing part number, item 125B . Briggs and Stratton parts site will show you the same thing. The old Nikki part...
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    Carburetors Keep leaking fuel

    Briggs and Stratton 21 HP mode 331877 type 0730 code 090105ZD Carburetor.. Orginal should be a Nikki 591736,, That is no longer available and replacement is a Ruixing 594601. The Ruixing 594601 is what is own the engine now.. The guy i bought the Riding mower from had just put a aftermarket...
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    Husqvarna Hyrdo-gear issue ..

    I have never had a hydro gear drive mower before so here is the history (as I know it) and issue.. Tractor is a Husqvarna LTF 130 with a Kohler 15 HP. engine Transmission is a Hydro-Gear with the tag numbers of ... 171613, 322-0510, 0004H6240.. A guy was going to dump this mower and I...
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    what is most likely my problem

    Older Briggs and Stratton I/C Deluxe 12.5 HP .. I can .. with or with out the spark plug in place, hand turn the motor a bit and it turns freely but it then comes up against a hard stop with a clunk.. what is most likely causes.. Thanks.. Model.... 289707 Type ..... 0114 01 Code ... 9301284D
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    True Value - Lawn Chief

    Hello.. Ok . to keep busy during these times have been acquiring and working on some types of lawn care equiptment and in particular Riding Mowers.. (5 in the yard now.. 3 running great and 2 just acquired in last couple days) One of these is a Lawn Chief 440 built by True Value (as it says)...
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    you were more help than grief.... I was my own problem in not tearing down first.. .. no harm..
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    UPDATE...Ok. I ordered the New Sector Gear.. The Shaft Kit ...and New Shoulder Bolt and Nut and Washer.. I did not tear anything down until I got the parts.. BIG MISTAKE.. LOL.. Like I said before the pinion gear and sector gear teeth looked OK.. HOWEVER.. I should have done a tear down first...
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    LOOK BUD.. I have no idea what your problem is but if you cannot help, move on by.... As far as your 'engineering' goes.. I worked 20 years in RV repair and engineers did not impress me when they left common sense out the door.. If you take a tapered gear coming to a angled gear vertically and...
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    Ok.. Needing some .. been there done that views.. recap.. Craftsman 917.287121 (or131) Purchased knowing that it had a steering skip problem.. Ok This morning I dug into the steering situation more,, The Teeth on the Sector Plate and Pinion Gear actually look pretty good.. but there is some...
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    Ok thanks.. i will give that a try.. new to me.. wonder why they even have the 'attach files'' link.. Ok.. My wife spotted this on the trailer deck today.. The deck was just installed 5 days ago and has only hauled the 2 mowers ion last 4 days.. It is a shim of some sort i believe and has...
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    OK .. way off topic... Anybody know how to post files on here.. Never had a problem anywhere else but always says file to big here... Also I have all the boxes checked but I do not get notified when there are new posts to my threads..
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    great information and way better illustrations.. Thanks Yes.. Great information.. AND WAY better illustration.. I will look thing over and get some parts coming... Really appreciate the help..
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    That Did It.. Thanks.. Now I will do some measuring to verify what actual size is.... I have a Brute with a 46 inch deck but it is 3 bladed.. and I have a 'ACE' MTD with a 2 bladed 42inch deck.. this one sure seems more closely sized to the ACE. mower deck.. Much Appreciated..
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    Craftsman Mower Model 917287131 more added.. HELP..LOL

    Ok.. I ran into this mower yesterday and the owner made me a deal I could not pass up.. $100.00... Mower starts a runs great no smoke.. It does have a couple issues.. One issue is it on occasion it will not steer skipping on the sector gear.. The sector gear and the pinion gear look good but...
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    Lower cost parts..???

    mower model is 13AL605H057
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    Lower cost parts..???

    I just bought a Brute (MTD) with a 46' deck (believe about 2009 model year).. The tractor itself looks like brand new.. not a scratch or wear mark on it.. The deck has a couple issues.. Center spindle is going out (Center blade was bent so probably the cause..) and the discharge chute is...
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    Need good mechanic.. ;)

    2000 MTD (ACE Branded) Model 13AM673G033 serial 1D290B8)145 14.5 hp IC single cylinder B&S This mower has been running great.. put new blades. belt.. pulley gaurds on it and been mowing right along... until yesterday.. I was mowing and was about haf done when it just stopped.. no sputtering...
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    stuck rear wheel

    ACE/MTD 14.5 IC 42 inch cut 7 Speed Deluxe Model 13AM673G033 Serial 1D290B80145 I thought this would be al over the place but turned up nothing using search.. Any ideas on removing rear wheel from the axle Thank You..
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    Older ACE/MTD rider

    ACE/MTD 14.5 hp IC 7speed Deluxe model..13AM673G033 Serial... 1D290B80145 I have no idea of the year. I just acquired this mower and after mowing my approx 1 acre twice, One week apart I have only one problem.. Other than that it works perfect.. The Problem is: First gear does not work at...
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