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A 'stalled' DC motor will pull a lot of juice. It would not surprise me to find a fuse or circuit breaker that got popped when the armature came to a quick stop. Mechanical damage to the internals of the motor may also have occurred. Have not seen a reply to the request about the blade...

Wispy smoke from the dipstick tube is normal immediately after shutdown. There is a hurricane of oil inside when the engine is running. That will create a mist that can look like smoke. The pump could fail with a punctured diaphragm, but likely would not work well. The crankcase pressure...

If you had the fuel pump out of normal positioning, it could have gotten crankcase oil behind the diaphragm. Then it would take time for it to get pushed out. If there was enough oil behind the diaphragm, it could make the pump inoperative or cut its performance. There has to be a path from...

You can cause the ethanol to separate out of your E10. Just add water. The ETOH will combine with the water and fall to the bottom of the fuel container. Decant the ethanol-free gasoline that lies atop the water and you have fuel without ethanol. Try it with a jar of fuel, adding some water...

Did you check the pattern pretty soon after starting to move the head around on the abrasive? Likely you would see an area on the side towards the pushrod chamber that was not getting shiny right away. Other areas possible. Either way, if you checked after removing the gasket remains and...

Are you sure you want to put that much into this machine? I would look on the local web to see if there were similar or adequate replacements.You might find the same model being listed complete for less than your parts list so far... How old are the drive tires? How is the tread? How are the...

Sometimes the only luck you get is bad. You went above and beyond doing the repair at no additional. It was going to happen, and you were just lucky enough that more, unfixable damage was not done. The rod bearing bit shown does not look 'good' to my old eyes. It is possible you were running...

If you actually have ZERO oil pressure, you would likely have bearing failure occur a lot sooner than rocker arm/pushrod damage. Did you connect to where the oil pressure switch is screwed in place? When it runs, does the oil filter get hot? Flowing oil would make the filter get hot enough...

Either intermittent valve sticking in the guide, or hydraulic lifter pumping up and not letting the intake valve seat could cause back puffs. Have you checked the cooling fins for any sort of blockage such as clippings or nests? Has the oil been changed regularly enough that it likely is not...

Not sure what is chattering but have had RWD mowers where the inner teeth on the wheel were worn such that after reversing manually(pulling backwards), they would not engage properly when trying to move forward. The teeth on the gears inside the gearbox are spring loaded from memory, and have...

There is an app on google play for apple & android named "engine rpm" that may give usable readings. The web site indicated is: www.tunelab-world.com/rpm The author is very responsive to queries(at least was), and likes feedback. Real Time Specialties in Hopkins, MN is the maker. Manual at...

The lifter was not allowing the oil to bleed when valve pressure was removed from the pushrod. The internals are supposed to move freely, and open the 'capture' chamber so oil can relieve the pressure. When the lobe starts to push on the lifter base, the insides move and close the relief valve...

I have had zero complaints dealing with PSEP.BIZ. Pat's Small Engine Parts. They shipped what was ordered quickly and correctly. AFAIK they have a fixed price shipping, but that may have changed. I used their 'sand blades' on a 42" AYP(Craftsman) for over 5 years with no need to sharpen...

Before reading of the altered valve lift, I was going to suggest checking the governor linkage to see that it was attempting to provide full throttle when the load increased. I would also compare valve stem height on both valves and the rocker arm mount to be sure it had not started to move out...

Unless you know differently, I would expect the relay could be designed to supply power to the hour meter when the engine is running(or the ignition switch in RUN). You may have a wiring schematic in the owners manual, might find one searching the net, and know for sure. If you want to...

If your engine does not need synthetic to protect for extreme heat or slow flow when cold, then you can use conventional oil without any problems. OTOH, if you want to spend more per oil change, synthetic is perfectly fine to use. The engine was designed with conventional oil as the...

Years ago a Honda-powered pressure washer needed a bit of cleanup. Did that, added fresh oil and fuel, and fired it up. It ran for a while, and was put to use. A few hours later, the engine would not start. I checked for spark, and there was none. A new mag was ordered and installed later...

When you apply the brake and lock it in position, you are putting a load on the geartrain through to the drive axle and wheels. The brake disk just locks a shaft linked to the output shaft and thus the drive axle/wheels. I think with no basis that there is some wear internally that is causing...

I may have missed it, but am under the impression that the carburetor is a Nikki. I have one so equipped and the ABF solenoid is unique, to say the least. It holds the main jet inside the part that screws into the bottom of the float bowl. The jet is almost like a coin with a hole drilled...

If you run at slower rpms, the cooling effect of oil being splashed everywhere is reduced. You may starve parts of lubrication they would get at full operating rpm. Additionally, the cooling of the flywheel blower is also reduced at lower rpm. Does lower rpm produce less heat? Probably...

B&S commonly put a diode right in their harness leading from the engine. It was wrapped in heat shrink and very near the plastic connector. You would need a diode to prevent battery discharge when the engine is off. The other need for a diode is to prevent damage by the 'back EMF' that occurs...

Wonder what the owners manual says about the hour meter. The thing owners should want to know and measure are engine hours to keep track of maintenance and adjustments. Sorry, who gives a fiddle about how many hours the deck has been spinning the blades. I wonder if the power lead to the...

Not knowing the model, does this have two drive belts for the transmission? If so, replacing in pairs may help. If it is one with a deck drive belt and a motion drive belt, things to check are 1)idler pulley position/alignment and bearing condition 2) belt guide/guard condition and position 3)...

If bought from a reputable, authorized dealer, the sale should have been reported to Ariens, along with the owner sending in or filling out some sort of registration. If bought elsewhere, with no paperwork, why would anyone expect any sort of warranty? Is there any indication other than serial...

You can use a magnet to poke around down the channel where the missing pushrod used to be. Use a flash light and magnet to see if you can find the pushrod. If left internal, it can damage the other parts such as cam gear, governor, and more. If they are not already damaged. The pushrod...

Somebody is forcing an earthquake in the use if IC engines. Rules and regulations are enacted or dictated(regulations are not law) at the whim of unqualified people. I do not believe any sort of cost:benefit analysis has been done on electrification of OPE. Th PTB do not seem aware that the...

I can get the "Ha-ha you missed me!" in two ways. Turning sharply and maintaining the same speed, I think the overlap normally occuring when mowing straight ahead does not occur as much, so some is left. The blades are staggered fore and aft so they can be 'closer together' when mowing...

I kind of like the 2nd reply here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/air-cooled-engines-need-the-very-best-oil.360167/ It makes sense to me. How many old pieces of equipment are still around and running, that were always fed 'a good grade of 30W motor oil', a phrase I remember from...

The SuperTech may not be as good as some national brands. Well, you can do your changes on shorter intervals if you feel it does not provide adequate longevity. Checking the links, $10 for a quart of Pennzoil is a bit much for me. The Walmart links are less pricey at least right now. I...

Senior Citizen and Mparr, see Saturday 8:40AM... already noted that this was likely left out in front of a BigBox store for some time, rain and all. Inspecting and lubricating the pulley bearings seemed to be a good idea when noted. If the belt sat in one position unmoved for a few months it...

Most of the engage/push levers have a spring to pull them so the mower will move. If the spring came loose, had the end rust off, or is blocked by bunches of clippings it will not seal. You may have dislodged a bunch of detritus onto the lever when installing the belt. If you can't see it...

If this is a brand new machine, the rust on the pulleys indicates to me that it was left out in the rain, or was pressure washed or ???. Given that, it is possible the pulley bearings are free of lubricating grease. Pressure washers produce enough force to physically push the grease out. If...

If you can move the mower with the 'release' lever in the normal position, not the push-me position, then internally things are either leaky or disconnected, or the release valve is not sealing properly. Wheels on the ground, in N or any drive position, the internal motor is linked to the drive...

QUOTE:"it will idle ok and then when you give it a little gas it’s starts to backfire literally flame shooting out the carb through the air cleaner" Could be a weak intake valve spring not closing at higher rpms. Could be a sticking valve doing the same. You could remove the valve cover and...

Not a dealer, Given that B&S declared bankruptcy, and moved most of their production overseas, why would anyone be surprised that service parts are NLA. All spare parts at the factory are used up on the 2nd and 3rd shifts where eerily similar looking engines with different names roll off the...

Have you checked for warpage of the top surface of the fuel tank? The bottom of the carb where it seals to the tank? As I understand it can be necessary to add a second gasket to get them to seal up if there is warpage. Without the seal, it won't pump the fuel properly. tom

Would you believe me if I said: "They all do that." Ha! I would do two things. Take a file to the gap on the spark plug. Both the center electrode - the tip should have square corners, and the side electrode - if there is any rounding, it should be make flat where it faces the center...

All the older series I have seen use bent metal rod to guide the belt from coming off the pulley. Using plastic, especially plastic that will come in contact with a moving belt(during coast down?) is asking for a consumable part. The natural arc of a relaxed belt will tend to keep the belt...

I used a 33" Snapper from 1992 until about ten years ago to mow on a 3.5 acre weed patch. I do not fertilize nor water, but it still is green 7 months of the year(at least) and needs mowing ~once a week. I have had minimal problems, and figure the Snapper handles more like a go-cart than a...

Is the cross reference incorrect in the threads? filter diameter(sealing surface)? I know the filter used in a hydro must be factory as the flow is reverse. Is the flow direction swapped? Just curious. I use non-Kohler filters on Command applications without problem. I refuse to pay...

If you wander over to mytractorforum.com and go to the forums, do a search for hydro. I know there were posts on that site referencing drain & refill and changing the filter. There was also a comment, from memory, that the filter MUST not be a generic cross referenced filter as the fluid...

Most OEM branded filters are not made by the OEM. You can substitute regular filters such as Delco, Purolator, Rotary, Stens, etc as long as the threads match and the filter gasket will seal on the adapter. You can cross the OEM filter number to a retail brand for a more exact substitute. I...

If you put a sacrificial bolt into the axle, suspend the back end, and give the bolt a good belt with a large hammer, the axle will try to move out of the wheel hub. I like using air operate chiseld with a round flat face, possibly pointed chisel in the hammer. Suspend as before, wheel off the...

To echo a bit of what Toby said, I used to run my engine at 'lower than notch' speed.... I was talking to a co-worker, and he said, and I quote: "Don't baby it. Run it at top speed. That is what it was designed to do." I will add that running at idle or slower speeds will also cut down on the...

Fred, have you done the test(park on a hill...)? You may want to try changing the working fluid, most likely 20W50 motor oil. The 'VI' used in the oil can break down, and the viscosity at temperature may be too low for effective use. Some units are equipped with filters, so I would check if...

You did not say what machine the Kohler is installed on. It may not really need a fuel pump when sitting in level ground, and the trickle that got through the fuel outlet and shutoff would fill the float bowl over time. tom

Did the manual reference setting the clearance? As I understood, the lifter is designed to control the clearance, and the installation called for tightening the nut on the stud where the rocker arms pivoted. IOW, tighten to xx-ft/lb and you are done, no measurement involved. If the parts are...

If the wheels are keyed to the axles as designed, you should not be able to move the mower with the bypass pull rod released. If the bypass lever spring has failed or fallen off, then the lever may be allowing bypass internally. Bypass is allowing the path between the pump and the motor to...

If you drive in snow or mud, and you have one wheel slip, it will turn with a normal differential. Lack of the 'key' which connects the wheel to the driving axle is the same as driving with one wheel on ice, and in this case the axle will turn inside the wheel hub, but the wheel will likely...

As far as I know, all 'OEM' branded oil filter(and air filters) are made by independent firms. Just as their engines for the most part are not made 'in-house', the same holds true for the filters. On the retail shelves, the OEM are priced as if they were the best product on the market. In...