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Don’t buy before you remove the covers. Call the local dealers or repair shops to see if they have them before starting. That way...

Star is correct. Mine doesn’t have a scharder valve, and I forget things like that. Second reason why I use a leakdown tester more...

Thanks Rivets. Maybe it's just the Chinese engine, but it's always sounded a bit clackity and I get a backfire once in a while when...

that would lead me to believe you have a vacuum leak or plugged jet / needle and seat. I have seen on a rare occasion depending on the...

It's the fuel tank vent filter, to keep dirt from getting into your tank and fuel from getting out. You should put it back in. My...

With compression tests both being similar around 105-110psi, I'm thinking the valves are not the issue.

I don't doubt your posts. The info you have provided is solid and I assume correct. It will be helpful to me if I need any replacement...

you won't know if you can re-use the gaskets until they are off. Sometimes they are pliable and come off cleanly. Sometimes they are...

Bentrim, that tag is for a single cylinder engine, not a twin.

AI analysis: Production Details Year of Manufacture: 1994 (Determined by adding 70 to the first two digits of your serial number: 24 +...

According to a post by rivets "your unit was built in 1994" referring to the tractor Kohler engine dating turned up "1994 - 10-digit...

Many of the auto parts stores provide tools at no cost. Might want to check stores in your area. Cheaper than buying one. I own and...

Somebody has a kind of sponge in his Stihl FS56. And than somebody starts complaining about his Stihl. Just help the topic starter and...

Your guess will be as good as mine and I’ve done many of these. Sometimes they come off clean and other times they’re a mess. 50/50...

I've got a Radius E with the 708 Loncin 136-7817 engine. It's got 100 hours on it and I want to check valve lash. I'd rather not pay...