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    Turbocharging a lawn mower

    Find a used Lawnboy with the Duraforce , mine goes through anything ( long , wet , thick ) . Paid $50 for it .
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    Lawnboy L21ZSNC identification

    Just double checked . All as listed . Yet , I have a manual coming for the L21ZSNC ( not necessarily J serial series ) . The manual says 1990 . BTW , are Lawnboy steel decks made of a better alloy than most other brands decks ? This one seems very rust resistant . I have been dealing with a...
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    Lawnboy L21ZSNC identification

    Any listings I find for the L21ZSNC are for serial number starting with K . My serial # is J323B0089 . Can anyone tell me when this was made , and if the J and K are parts interchangeable ? F engine , steel deck . Google was little help . Thanks
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    WOW - Thank you

    Yesterday I received the larger pilot jet for my ( new to me ) Duraforce Lawn-boy . How simple , and what a difference ! Went from an annoying surge , to a smooth runner . Spark plug color went from light gray to dark gray , with brownish tint . So simple and effective , why didn`t the dealers...
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    10525 drive belt chatter

    Thanks for your reply . I did check the belt , but not for those things specifically , so will check again . I detected no movement in the pulley .I did find that the stepped washer that seals the plastic dust cover by the drive gears was in two pieces . Installed a new one , have not tried it...
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    10525 drive belt chatter

    2000 Lawnboy 10525 with 3 speed gearbox - when drive engaged , belt " chatters " . Cable adjustment seems correct . When disengaged , nothing feels loose . Any suggestions ? Thanks BTW , this is my first Lawnboy , used a Toro with the Suzuki motor for 25 + years , got a tractor , and sold it ...
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    Kohler Pro 18HP oil

    Thanks for the responses- will stick with 10W30 synthetic
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    Kohler Pro 18HP oil

    Picked up a Craftsman LTX1000 a neighbor was throwing out. It has a Kohler Pro 18 HP , single cylinder engine . I believe it is from 2002 or 2003 . I have no idea how many hours on it . It had a very loud knocking on cold start up , but did not seem like rod knock . I presume ( as it has...
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    Older HHR216 no autochoke ?

    I believe you are correct, mine is pre autochoke . Thanks for your response
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    Older HHR216 no autochoke ?

    I just acquired a model HRR2162SDA , serial # MZCG6964630 , that would not start. Will start with squirt of starter fluid . I think this is from 2002 . In parts schematics I can not find the wax autochoke. Is this because the early models were manual choke ? Any thoughts on the older models...
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    New project- rod knock ?

    Newly acquired Craftsman tractor with Kohler 18 horse Pro single. I`m used to my Kawasaki twin, this big single makes alot more noise- not sure if exhaust or a rod knock. I pulled the plug wire , and turned the engine over- I could hear no knock, Is this a valid test ?
  12. J

    Toro 726 TE: What should I know about it.

    I`ve had mine since new- love it. Seems as powerful now as when new- the motor is a great design . My starter no longer works, also, but now with a new primer bulb, starts with little effort. Good deal ( I paid $900 for mine, but spread over 15 years, was not that much.) Use non ethanol if...
  13. J

    Tale of two tractors

    Ok, I`m off work today, already bored . So I have some questions. I have two tractors : a 2003 Husqvarna YTH1542XPG, 15 HP Kawasaki twin, 417 hours, and a 2004 Cub Cadet LT1022, 46 deck, 22 HP Briggs ELS , 265 hours . The Husq I think was made by Husqvarna, the Cub by MTD . Seems MTD is referred...
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    Opinions wanted- Cub LT1022- ELS656 engine

    New fuel filter ( filthy, full of debris ) and new plugs. Started up, ran well, no odd noises. So far, so good !
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    Opinions wanted- Cub LT1022- ELS656 engine

    Thanks all for your input. Spent much of yesterday cleaning up the tractor- overall well preserved . I find the yellow frame attractive. Overall , except for the engine, appears to be a higher end tractor than my Husq YTH1542XP . Lots of old oil on the left side frame, so ordered a couple valve...
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    Opinions wanted- Cub LT1022- ELS656 engine

    I didn`t post a photo, but it is in nice shape. I live in Western NY, Rochester area .
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    Opinions wanted- Cub LT1022- ELS656 engine

    So no one has a warning regarding this Briggs ( ELS ) series motors . I realize how it has been maintained is crucial , which I don`t know . But , some designs are bad from the beginning, some not. I just want to know if this is a descent design . Thanks
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    Opinions wanted- Cub LT1022- ELS656 engine

    My neighbor offered me her Cub LT1022 - ( has running problems ), I have yet yo get into what is wrong with it. Might be just in need of new filters, fresh gas . 264 hours. What I am curious about is the Briggs ELS 656 22 HP engine. In my GOOGLE search, so far, I am not finding much info on the...
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    Toro 826TE ( 2 cycle 2 stage ) starter problem

    My Toro snowblower no longer starts using the electric start- no response from switch. Is anyone familiar with this problem ? The most direct way to start is to check the switch, unless someone has a better suggestion. Thanks
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    Toro 726TE- 2 stage 2 cycle

    I bought this in December of 2003, and it still amazes- usually starts on first or second pull ( today 3 pulls, but it`s zero out- it is electric start, but not worth the bother ) - goes through anything, little maintenance. Anyone else use one ? Any issues ?
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    Need advise- slight knock

    My neighbor gave me their old John Deere SRX75 with a Kawasaki FC290V engine. Was not running. The cooling air intake was quite obstructed, and the oil level was very low. Had not run for years. Compression is good, ( 175- 195 , cold ) - after new air filter and fresh fuel, started right up...
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    Toro 2 stage, 2 cycle 726TE

    Anyone else have one of these ? On my 11th season, now clearing two driveways with it, and it still runs strong, starts easy. Love 2 stroke engines.
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    Toro Power Max 726TE

    Any one else have one ? 2 cycle 2 stage. I`m going on my 11th season, still running strong.
  24. J

    Hello

    Just joined this forum, hello to everyone. I have a Toro walk behind, with 2 stroke Suzuki, which I bought new in 1989, which just won`t die ( knock on wood) - this has done my 5/8 acre property up until the last 2 years- now is my trim mower. My main ride is now a Husqvarna YTH1542 tractor...
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