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Does anybody know if the 1401066MA pulley fits a 7/8" or 1" crankshaft? I'm eyeing one on eBay and the guy said it came off of a Briggs 28V707 engine. Just need to know for my off road mower project. Thanks.

In May of 2014, my father purchased a 22" Murray push mower with a Briggs 500E OHV engine. It ran fine for the first year, but now it's having issues. It takes 5-10 pulls to get it started when cold. It doesn't matter if you prime it 3 times, or 10, it always takes forever to start. I've heard...

I've noticed this with my LTX 1000 with a 42" deck and also with our GT 5000 with a 48" deck. Even the highest setting is pretty low. If I were to drop the deck to the lowest setting, it would scalp the entire yard. Is this because of the limited space underneath the body of the tractor? Anyone...

This engine will start right up cold, run for about two minutes, then surge a couple times and die. I completely cleaned the carb, replaced all the fuel lines, and put new gas in it. I'm thinking the needle valve may be sticking, causing the fuel pump not to pump. Could this be the case? Once it...

This engine is on a 48" Craftsman GT5000 garden tractor. While mowing, it will lower the RPMs and lose a little power for about 5 seconds, then ramp right back up to full throttle. The mower still cuts and drives when it does this, but it is a nuisance. It does it about every 5 minutes or so...

So my uncle picked this up today. It is three years old and very well taken care of. The original owner serviced it every year and kept it very clean. I think it was a good buy. Is there anything I should be aware of on these Hustlers- maintenance or usage wise? Thanks... :cool:

So this Craftsman tractor that I picked up for a buck has an old 8 HP Tecumseh on it. Are these things worth anything? I have no idea if it runs, I know that the tractor is a '61, and this appears to be the original motor, especially since the hood says 8 HP on it. Would I be ahead to get it...

I recently acquired this Briggs Quantum engine mounted on a new Poulan deck. I removed the air filter (which wasn't that dirty) and air filter cover to get to the carb. It appears very clean. I filled the tank (it was empty and dry) with fresh gas and attempted to start it. It didn't do...

So I recently acquired this mower. I've got a quick question about how the transmission works. It has a F-N-R shifter below the seat, then 6 speeds up on the front. It says shift on the go, does that mean it's basically a hydrostat with set positions (6 in this case)? I drove it around the yard...

I recently picked this machine up for a good price. It is a LX170H, don't know the year. The previous owner bought all new steering parts for it, as someone stripped everything out (steering gear, steering shaft, and support box). The deck is still at the gentleman's house, as it has a sapling...

So I went to a local FFA auction Saturday and picked up this bad boy for a whopping dollar. It has a little 8 hp Tecumseh in it, which I believe is original to the tractor. I also picked up a Yard Machines rear engine rider with no deck. It has a Briggs 10.5 hp I plan on swapping into the...

So this is the second Briggs flat head that I've had do this. This one is a 10.5 HP Model 28D707 Type 0123-01 Code 960716ZB. Upon a cold startup, it will run for about two minutes, then it starts spitting a gas and oil mixture into the intake from the breather tube coming out of the engine...

I have this Z-trak mower and the left side transmission is leaking very badly. Right when you pour fluid in the reservoir, it drips out of the top under the belt pulley and drips down the rear housing of the transmission. It is a steady drip until it reaches the point at the top of the...

I recently acquired a free Troy-Bilt 21" mulching mower. It is missing the blade, adapter, and bolt. My question is, are all the shafts on these Briggs Quantum engines the same diameter? This one is 1". Lowe's sell a MTD adapter kit for 6 bucks, but I'm not sure it would fit...

Hey guys, I recently picked up this mower for $5 at an estate sale. It was in pieces, but I was able to get it running. My question is regarding the kill switch. It is missing the safety bar and cable at the top of the handle. It is also missing all the springs and linkages down on the engine...

Why do my notification emails go to my Spam folder in Gmail? I've hit 'Not spam' and it still does it.

The right side valve cover on my 25 HP Kohler is leaking badly. We replaced the gasket (o-ring Kohler calls it) with an OEM one, but it still leaks oil like crazy. The new gasket was very difficult to get down into the groove into the valve cover, has anyone else had this problem? Also, the...

I have a couple of questions regarding my Kohler engine. Upon startup, it emits white smoke out of the muffler. It is brief, but it does it every time regardless of the engine being warm or cold. Does this mean it's running too rich? I looked at the carb, and there do not appear to be any...

Is this a good mower? It is on my local craigslist for $600. It has a hydrostatic transmission, electric PTO clutch, 50" deck, and a Kohler 24 HP V-Twin. I really just want to know if these were notorious for any issues. I have attached a couple of pics.

I've got a Murray rider with a Briggs 17 HP OHV engine. The problem is that when I go to start it, it fires up and runs way to high, and the throttle has no effect at all to the engine. It doesn't matter if it's in the run or idle position, it runs above WOT all the time. I inspected all the...

I am working on this mower, and the blades are spinning even when the pto lever is all the way down. It is a 1998 Craftsman LT100 green rider. I can adjust the nut under the mower that changes the tension of the belt when they are engaged, but it either makes it too tight, or so loose that when...

I tried putting this in the lawn boy forum, but maybe it will be seen more here... I am tuning up my dad's 10201 push mower. I need to know the spark plug gap. The plug is a Champion RJ12C. Thanks

I am tuning up my dad's 10201 push mower. I need to know the spark plug gap. The plug is a Champion RJ12C. Thanks

While driving through a local neighborhood today, I spotted a Honda push mower in a driveway with a free sign on it. I walked up to the door and asked the older lady what was wrong with it and if it was really free. She said "something is wrong with it, I'm not sure what". Needless to say, I...

It is on my local craigslist, it says runs but needs electrical work. I am pretty electrically handy. From the picture, it looks in good condition. What do you guys think?

It is on my local craigslist, it says runs but needs electrical work. I am pretty electrically handy. From the picture, it looks in good condition. What do you guys think?

Would you guys please share any experiences you have had with the Briggs Intek engines? I just bought a rider with a 20 hp Intek on it, and I have done some research and seen some bad things on the Internet. I just want to see if you guys have had any problems with them. Thanks

Does anyone know the correct fuel mixture for this trimmer? I have googled it, but have come up with jut about every ratio possible: 16:1, 32:1, 40:1, and 50:1. Which one is it supposed to be? Also, I need to know what spark plug is supposed to be in it. I checked Homelite's website, and they do...

I have a quick question about how to use my pto. I have heard the when you engage the pto, you should have the engine at a low rpm rate. Once the blades are engaged, you throttle up to full throttle. Apparently this extends the life of the belt. Is this true? On my old mower, I always just...

Is this a good deal? It is in excellent condition. It has a 42" deck, 20 OHV Briggs, hydrostatic tranny. It is beige in color with a 12 gauge deck. Let me know what you think.

I bought this trimmer at an auction for $10. It runs great, but it has a problem with the head. The little black piece with the threads on the end will not stay up in the drive shaft. It has a little ring cut out up at the end, and it appears that there should be some type of retaining clip...

What compression tester would you guys recommend for small engines?

I have a weird problem. It is a FB460V engine 12.5 HP. All summer the engine would start right up every week. Now, it is getting into the 30s at night. When I go to start it during the day, it doesn't want to start. It kind of sputters, but never starts. Here is the weird part: if I put a brand...

I am working on a Scotts riding mower with a Kohler Command motor. The model of the motor is CV16S. When you go to start it, it just makes a loud click and the flywheel twitches slightly. It does the exact same thing with the spark plug removed, so it is not hydralocked. Also, I was going to...

I started my mower and it fired right up. I went to start mowing and the second i engaged the blades, it made a little pop sound, and the engine died. I tried to immediately restart it, and it made a couple of little pops while trying to restart, but it never turned over. Now when i try to start...

I have a murray tractor style rider with a manual transaxle. When I have it on the trailer, I set the park brake and leave it in neutral. Well, it slips to the back of the trailer. I tried to tighten the brake up, but it still does it. I guess the pad is worn. I was wondering if I could just put...

I need a wiring diagram for a JD 112L hydrostatic lawn tractor. Thanks

I am working on a John Deere 112L (which I believe is like a 111) . It doesn't always engage the starter when you flip the key switch to the start position. If you keep going back and forth, eventually it will engage. I have taken the key switch off, and it seems to be working properly. Could it...

I have a 12.5 HP Briggs. It has been burning oil recently, so i looked in the manual to see what oil you should use and it says SAE 30 in the summer. I have been using 10w-30, which it says in the manual that oil consumption will occur if you use this in the summer in warm temps. So yesterday I...

My uncles JD doesn't always start. If you pull up on thus little purple wire, it will usually engage. It seems like there may be a loose connection? I know the battery is good and charged. It just started doing this behavior. Before it was fine- could it be a solenoid? Thanks for any guidance.

I am working on a Craftsman LT1000 and the motor won't start. I determined that the old starter was bad, so I replaced it. Now the engine won't spin, it just makes a squeal sound. If I reverse the flywheel by hand a little, the starter will spin it for about a revolution, but then it almost...

I have a 1985 8 HP Briggs and Stratton that I need to tune. It runs, but it never really finds a set RPM level. It also puffs a little bit of white smoke while it is running. Also, while I am drifing around on the mower, it bogs down and does not idle up like it should. I have attached pictures...

I am working on a JD R72 rider for a old lady. The engine shuts off when you turn the blades on, so I am wondering how I go about disabling the safety switch? I have already cut off the switch, and now there are two purple wires, a white wire and a black one. You would think that you would just...

I am fixing up a John Deere R72 riding mower for a lady. I have cleaned the carb, changed oil, and cleaned the air filter. It fires right up BUT it smokes like a chimney! I mean major white smoke coming out of the muffler. Doesn't this mean it is burning oil? Will it need a complete overhaul...

I got a new drive belt for this mower, but I am missing a pulley. If you look at that white pulley right next to the crankshaft, that is the one I am missing. This picture is not of my mower, I just found this picture on the internet. Please disregard the green arrow. I have a diagram for this...

Last night, while I was trying to get the deive belt off under the engine, oil suddenly started to leak. I grabbed a cloth and wiped it off, and it quit. Well, when I went out to the shop this morning, all of the oil had completetly drained out of the engine, and now it is all over the floor...

If anyone has a John Deere 112L mower, will they please snap a quick pic of the drive belt and how it routes, so I can put a new one on mine. I cannot figure out how it goes on! Thanks

Does anyone have the blet diagram for both the drive and deck belts for a JD 112L lawn mower? Thanks!

I took the drain bolt out of the bottom of the transmission and drained out the fluid. The fluid was red colored. After I was done, I opened the fill cap, and it was still full! Is this the right fill tube or is there another one (it is under the seat)? I am thinking that the drain hole is...

I have a slight electrical problem on my John Deere 112L mower. First off, when I go out and start it using the electric start, it fires right up and runs fine. However, if I shut it off and try to start it again, it does nothing. What could the problem be? Another problem is the PTO switch. I...