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I told you that this was going to get weird. What did I say that wasn't true?

Hello VPF, Most shop newer small engine shop techs have never worked on the older rear engine riders, so that would be a waste of time...

All correct. Keep the engine at roughly 3600rpm at ALL times. This is for MAX engine cooling and lubrication. For the deck it cuts and...

Came here to say the same thing. Not that I've ever even heard of a toothed "timing belt" on a mower deck that would allow for such...

Unless the blades are gear drive or clocked with a timing belt the blades will not stay clocked and will collide

I changed my mind it's not a rattling noise it's more like a wild boar but it's real unfortunately.

Unless the blades are gear drive or clocked with a timing belt the blades will not stay clocked and will collide

If you have a list of eight things or 10 things that it could be I have that list already thanks on that but I'm interested in knowing...

Uh Oddjob, "remove the transmission cover and inspect the gears"? Did you open the chain case, perhaps? Not a good idea to open that...

So here's a video I made today so the background story is Friday I started noticing white smoke coming out of the muffler took off the...

Verify that the guide has moved before replacing the head. As I stated the guide does protrude above the head base. A good repair shop...

Two different starters were used on that model engine, depending on the manufacturing date. I suggest you do one of two things. Go to...

manual say replace head if it overheats and damages guides. Ne factory kit per head is $200 - $220. What is your time worth? Or lets say...

This poor thing has lived a long life. Sorry, it's time to let it go or find a better engine. There is no "polishing" that will save the...

Well guys I got all giddy with the "discovery" of the model number (9P602-0023-F1) info on the block...until I looked at part number...