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    JD-branded, Powered by LB F-series

    I saw this ad which made me curious enough to ask if anybody knows about these mowers, apparently made in the mid-1980s. CL ad: John Deere 12SB 2 cycle self propelled lawn mower This particular mower doesn't sound like something I'd buy (It's self-propelled with other extra stuff like a key...
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    Walbro WYL-series Carbs: Are Different Models Compatible?

    I have a Makita hedge trimmer (model EH760). I'm pretty sure I need to replace the carb. I've rebuilt it and installed new fuel lines and a fuel filter. I've also eliminated ignition problems. On the body of the Walbro carb is stamped just "WYL" but that's a series of carbs, not just one...
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    1958 Lawn-Boy Promo Video -- Lamar, MO

    I found this video, posted by Lamar, MO. It's about ten minutes long but I enjoyed it all. At about 4:50 they're talking about distribution and LB dealers and show a map of the USA with a bunch of dots (presumably the location of dealers). There are some dots in Georgia which seems odd...
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    Bought a R7070 -- Key Word "Yellow"

    It's been over a year since I found a Lawn-Boy that I wanted to buy. Supply is very tight down here in Georgia. So I was thrilled to see this one on Craig's List. It has a good old F-Series engine but what I really love are the yellow accents. The shroud, wheels, handle grip and height...
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    Victa Mowers (It's Summer Down Under!)

    Since there's no forum for the brand I thought I'd start a thread about a great Australian mower: Victa. They continue to make two-cycle mowers -- which is interesting to me as a two-stroke hobbyist. :cool: Unsurprisingly, their older models are the most interesting. Here's a 1968 model. I...
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    I think this has a 2-cycle engine!

    This is a robot called WildCat by Boston Dynamics.
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    Grease for Hedge Trimmer

    I have a Makita EH 760 hedge trimmer. The gearbox has a grease fitting. The user manual recommends "Shell Alvania No. 3 or equivalent". I've tried Googling that particular grease and have found a few things: It's Lithium-based and is considered a "normal temperature grease". It's also...
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    Model R7268 (1979)

    I just bought a 1979 model R7268 via an ad on CraigsList -- only $20, so even if it ends up being a parts mower, I got a good deal. :smile: There's no gas in the tank and the starter is stiff and binding. However, the compression seems good. The deck and wheels are in very good condition...
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    Vintage Car Article

    I came across this New York Times article about a guy with HUGE collection of obscure vintage cars. He started when he was nine years old. A quote about him: There's also a nice photo gallery with the article.
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    Villain Character from the Movie "Cars 2"

    "Cars 2" is a spy-spoof -- a comedy set in a universe populated by cars -- a group of angry, frustrated lemon cars is vying for world domination. A team of spy cars, lead by a James Bond-like car (not an Aston Martin, interestingly), must stop these evil lemons. A good spy comedy needs an...
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    Suzuki-powered Push Mower

    I bought a Toro push mower with a two-stroke Suzuki 47PG6 engine. According so some online research I did, it was manufactured in 1987. I don't have a model number for the mower because it was labeled with a decal at the back of the deck but the decal is gone. It took quite a bit of messing...
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    Generic Mower Parts -- Good Thread (hopefully)

    Does anybody know of a website that sells generic lawnmower parts? The things I'm looking for in particular are: (a) fuel valve -- male/male -- 1/4"= O.D.; (b) fuel filter -- same dimensions as the valve. I've tried searches on Google and Bing but maybe I didn't use the right keywords.
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    Generic Mower Parts

    Does anybody know of a website that sells generic lawnmower parts? The things I'm looking for in particular are: (a) fuel valve -- male/male -- 1/4"=O.D.; (b) fuel filter -- same dimensions as the valve. I've tried searches on Google and Bing but maybe I didn't use the right keywords.
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    Generic Mower Parts

    Does anybody know of a website that sells generic lawnmower parts? The things I'm looking for in particular are: (a) fuel valve -- male-male -- 1/4"=O.D.; (b) fuel filter -- same dimensions as the valve. I've tried searches on Google and Bing but maybe I didn't use the right keywords.
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    Bad Link in the Lawn-Boy Forum

    There is a topic called "PARTS ?" in the Lawn-Boy forum that seems to be a faulty link. When I click on it a blank page comes up. I've tried several times in the last couple days with the same result.
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    Lawn-Boy model 10415

    I just bought a well-used model 10415 (circa 1994) for $30. When I got it, the engine was running unevenly -- it was necessary to choke it every 15 seconds or so to keep it going. I figured that it was running too lean and then noticed that the needle valve was screwed all the way in! I...
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    faulty link

    There is a thread in the Lawn Boy forum called "M" parts that is a faulty link. When I click on it, a blank page comes up. There is also a duplicate thread that does the same thing. Another symptom: after I've tried these links, the view counter does not increment (it stays at one.) I've...
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    The History of Jacobsen Mowers

    Jacobsen isn't a big brand these days in terms of consumer (homeowner) products. They now specialize in equipment used on golf courses and similar applications. I found this illustrated time line (PDF) of the company's evolution from 1921 to 2007. One thing I'm curious about that I couldn't...
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    The First Daffodil

    I know that Spring is just barely trying to get started when I see -- The First Daffodil:
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    Anyone up for some Black Friday shopping?

    Note to readers outside of the USA: "Black Friday" is an annual, traditional sale day occurring the day after Thanksgiving (a big American holiday, the third Thursday in November.) The sales often begin at midnight. It's called "Black" because retailers supposedly operate in the red (loss) for...
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    Do you make your air filters for savings and fun?

    In another thread this came up: do you make your own air filters? There could be some savings as well as a certain amount of satisfaction. What materials do you use? Special techniques?
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    How about a forum dedicated to two-strokes?

    A two-stroke engine is a different and, I believe, superior machine. Two-strokes have passionate followers. Although two-stroke mowers in the USA appear to be a dying breed, most hand-held yard machines (trimmers, chainsaws) use a two-stroke engine for the excellent power-to-weigh ratio.
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    Does anyone else have a two-stroke Lawn Boy?

    My model 7266 Lawn Boy is about 30 years old and the motor is still in excellent shape. It's very light and powerful. If you have a two-stroke Lawn Boy please post photos.
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