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Rivets; I am not ignoring you or your suggestion. Have had some problems following 40 radiation treatments for that cancer so many men have. I should be ok, at least for now. When I work on my own small equipment I pull my owner manual and use zip lock bags for parts. Each part is labeled with...

Good morning rivets. Yes I did the deck engagement adj. as instructed in manual. I did this several times to make sure it was correct just as the manual says. The process does not solve the problem. thanks for your suggestion. I notice your posts and suggestions many times on this forum and...

Thanks, StarTech. Yes the belt is 5/8 x 74". Thanks for answering and have a great day.

I have a Montgomery Wards Signature Elite. Actually made by MTD. Wards # TMO 30000A. MTD # 131A670G088. Deck is 42 inch Deck G. I installed both new drive belts on the tractor OEM (MTD). Installed the correct OEM (MTD) belt part # 754-0371A on the mower deck. Checked each deck hanger for holes...

I have not posted on forum in several years. Wife had Alzheimer's for last 7 years and passed away on May 29th 2020. I have a Montgomery Wards mower model # TMO 30000A. 18 HP opposed twin that I rebuilt engine on in 2014. Filled with oil and stored inside my shop for the past 7 years while...

I have 4 acres with lots of oak trees and also lots of sand burrs (grass burrs). I built a pull behind sprayer with 4 ft boom with 3 nozzles which will cover about 10' width. Any ideas on how to get rid of these burrs? I am considering a back pack sprayer to use around the trees and etc. Was...

Need help with location of 1 samll extension spring on Murray Model 425014x92B Several of you on the Murray Forum have been a great help to me and I appreciate the input. I was changing the motion drive belt on the mower yesterday (Saturday) and a small spring fell out from somewhere around the...

I have read on the forum about advice to always use OEM belts for Murray riding mowers. I have ordered parts form Jack's and Parts Tree in the past but can't find original belts for my Murray. I think it was Boobala who insisted to always use OEM belts and may have used the name Briggs &...

All you Murray experts. Where is the actual clutch located on a Murray rider model 425014x92b? I adjusted the clutch and it releases at the extreme top of the pedal travel. MechanicMark answered and said it was too tight. I agree with him but now I wondering where the ACTUAL clutch is located...

On 7/13/2019 I posted a question about problem with clutch or transmission. the Murray is model #425014x92b. I adjusted the clutch as instructed in the owner manual and now it releases at the very top of the pedal travel. Is this a sign of being too tight or too loose? Appreciate any...

I have a Murray rider model # 425014X92B. Mower will not move in any gear. I removed the mower deck in order to see everything and inspect it. Could this be a clutch adjustment issue? Or is it a transmission issue. thanks for any advice and assistance and all have a great day. Wilburn...

On 9/12/2018 I posted that when starting my Murray rider there was a weird sound which I could not locate. Several of you mad suggestions and I sincerely appreciate each one. I checked all cables, grounds and everything that was suggested. Applied liquid electrical tape after determining it was...

I am a member of the forum My question is ; can a Google custom search be done on the forum and if so how is it done? Thanks in advance for your help. Have a fantastic day Wilburn "Red" Cox My bad. I searched the forum and found my answer. I posted the same question about a year ago bur had...

I am a member of Lawn World forums. Name Wilburn Cox. Was wondering how to do a custom search on the forum. Can respond Thanks in advance

I posted on 9/12/2018 about a weird noise at start up on my Murray mower. As i stated in the post the motor runs fine after starting. I am wondering if there is a bad connection somewhere between the battery, solenoid or a ground. How can I check the voltage getting to the starter? I have a...

I have a Murray rider model 425014X92B with Briggs 15.5 HP engine model 282H07 built in 2005. I have noticed for about 3 months that when I first engage the starter there is a weird noise. sort of screeching sound. Once it starts the noise ceases and the engine runs fine. Yesterday I adjusted...

I have four acres near Stephenville TX (Central Texas) and about 3 acres is infested heavily with grass burrs. I have used Balan granuals the past two years as pre-emergent and still have lots of burrs. I have (on hand) 2.5 gallons of MSMA Target 6 Plus and will be spraying the area with this in...

A lady friend of my wife has a Scotts mower made by John Deere. Mower is model # S1642. She thought the starter was bad. I by passed the solenoid and the starter is good and strong. I then checked solenoid and it is bad. the solenoid is just to right of battery box and bolted to the frame with...

I have a Wards mower with Briggs 18 HP Opposed twin engine. Engine model # 422707. Engine type # 1510-01. Engine code # 90121712. Does anyone know the correct RPM's (High no load) and low idling? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance and have a great day. Red Cox

I have a Montgomery Wards Signature 2000 Elite mower. This is a 1991 model made by MTD. The Wards model number is TMO 30000A, Serial # 87-000-7837. The cross over MTD model # is 131A670G088. The engine is 18 HP Briggs opposed twin. Model # 422707. Engine type is 1510-01. Code # 90121712. I...

Hello to All, I have a Sears Varidrive GT 16 garden tractor I purchased new in about 1980 I think. Still have original owner manual and model is 917.257090. Engine is 16 HP Tecumseh model # 143680032 serial # 9052E. I have other mowers so recently removed the mower deck from this one with...

I posted asking for advice on doing specific searches and several of you offered help. I sincerely appreciate each of you. someone replied with this method and it works perfectly. Write search term of question and the type this exactly "site:lawnmowerforum.com" works like a charm. I did not...

Need help in doing searches on this forum. Thanks in advance, Red Cox

Does Seafoam really work on mower engines to assist in removing carbon from engines and will it help in cleaning the carb? Just asking as I have a Craftsman garden tractor about 30 years old which I have kept running all these years. I use it as a utility tractor to pull small trailer and also...

I have a Murray rider, model # 425014X92B. While mowing this morning I noticed that when I disengaged the blades on the mower deck the blades continued to rotate. They never stopped moving. The only adjustment I find is on page 23 of owner manual, bottom left disengage position. I checked the...

My elderly neighbor has a Craftsman lawn tractor model # 917.28856 with 24 HP engine and 42" deck. The mower deck belt seems to have too much slack in it and I have been looking at his owner's manual for a solution. the belt is installed correctly and the tension spring is installed correctly on...

I have Montgomery Wards rider, Signature 2000 Elite. Mower model # TM030000A. Made by MTD. MTD cross over # 131A670G088. The deck is Deck G model 600 & 700 series for front engine lawn tractors, side discharge. The mower was given to me about 15 years ago. Has a Briggs twin engine. The mower...

What are some methods some of you use to hang line trimmers from a shop wall. I don't like just laying my trimmers on the shop floor. Takes up space and also dangerous to me from falling over them. Any ideas will be appreciated. I love the forums on Lawn World. I tried doing a google custom...

I am helping and elderly friend on his huskee push mower with briggs 5.5 HP Quantum engine on it. I posted a thread about this engine and received several replies and all were appreciated. I picked up a new carb kit and spark plug this AM. Do any of you know what kind of compression this engine...

Helping a neighbor with push mower that has a briggs 5.5 HP Quantum engine on it. Need to adjust the valves. Engine is model # 12J802-0651-01. Code # 9612-1358. I have information on own Briggs engines but have no specs on a 5.5 Quantum and don't want to mess up his engine. One web site advised...

We have 4 acres which I need to plow/till, roll and seed bermuda grass. I have 3 riding mowers and a Kubota (16HP) tractor. I need to build a land roller which can be towed by one of my riders or tractor. I currently have a form tube 10" in diameter by 48" length which I hope to fill with...

Need fuel tank for Ryobi string trimmer. Trimmer is model # 2079r. Tank is part # 181774. Every where I check on internet shows not available. My tank has very thin hairline crack and leaks badly. Sears Parts direct shows cross over part # 791-181766 which I think is MTD. Sears also shows not...

I have a Montgomery Wards Signature 2000 Elite Mower. Mower was made by MTD. Wards model # is TMO3000A. Serial # 87-000-7837. MTD cross over model # is 131A670G000. I have correct owners manual with parts list and all schematics. Over the years I have had the mower deck off several times to...

I am restoring my 1991 model Montgomery wards Signature Elite mower built by MTD. Wards model # is TM0 3000 with serial # 87-000-7837. MTD cross over # is 131a670g000. Engine is Briggs 18 HP opposed twin model # 422708 type# 1510-01 engine code # 90121712. I have completely rebuilt the...

I may be confused which happens a lot.. I just saw a post/thread from someone about setting valves on a 15.5 HP I/C OHV Briggs engine. The gentleman said he set both valves at .004. I have the same engine on my Murray rider series 28000 and my repair manual shows INTAKE VALVE .003--.005 and...

Does anyone know what the compression should be on a Briggs 15.5 OHV should be? Model # of engine is 282 H07. Type # 0196E1. Code # 058217ZD..I had to replace the cam because the automatic release mechanism was broken. Removed the head and cleaned all carbon from head and top of piston...

Does anyone know if original decals are available for a 2001 Murray rider. My parts list does not show any of the decals and I have been searching the web with no results. I have rebuilt the 15.5 HP Briggs engine. Cleaned everything up, replaced belts and blades. The paint was in great shape...

Several years ago I used a product (can't remember brand) that was very effective for killing these pesky burrs. EPA got involved and took it off the market. We have 4 acres and have grass burrs. I use Round UP in a small Windex spray bottle but this also gets on the near by grass. Is there...

Mt neighbor, Math Professor, has a Craftsman rider with Briggs 15.5 HP vertical shaft engine. I will hear him mowing and the mower runs great until it gets warm/hot and suddenly quits. Let it sit for for awhile and uses his push mower. Rider will start again after about 30 minutes. Runs fine for...

Engine on my Murray rider is 15.5 HP Briggs, vertical shaft. The automatic compression release on cam shaft was broken. I removed the engine, cleaned everything up, replaced the cam shaft, installed new gaskets and re-installed the engine. Oil is leaking (considerably) from some where underneath...

Engine on my Murray rider is 15.5 HP Briggs, vertical shaft. The automatic compression release on cam shaft was broken. I removed the engine, cleaned everything up, replaced the cam shaft, installed new gaskets and re-installed the engine. Oil is leaking (considerably) from some where underneath...

I posted an earlier thread about problem sith my old poulan chain saw. The model is S25. I received several responses and appreciate each one. On my earlier thread titled Need Help With Old Poulan chain saw i listed all the thing I have done to the saw and all parts which I have replaced. I...

I have a Poulan 16" chain saw won in a sales contest in 1977. Yes, I know it's old. I have a Stihl pole saw and a Stihl 18" saw and love them. This little Poulan was great for limbing until I placed it in a shop for tune up. The little saw is in or (was) perfect shape, kept in the case when...

I purchased a MTD 10HP chipper/shredder from and estate sale for $150.00. The machine had been used one season and was in perfect shape. My plan is to remove the chipper chute and cover the opening with steel plate. I will then remove the large plastic leaf chute and replace with some type of...