Older Briggs & Stratton 3.5 (158cc) carb on newer (6.5HP / 190cc) engine
I've got a hodge-podge of parts from B&S engines that I'm trying to piece together to make an operational 190cc engine. I don't have the carb from the 190cc but I've got 2 spare carbs and gas tanks...
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Needing help to ID and parts source
Looks like I'm getting an "Easy Spin". Since it's a power propelled mower I'm thinking the "Easy Spin" is it's name and not a description or how smooth it works like a push mower might be. But you...
View ArticleLooking for MTD Transaxle
I Live in Mid Michigan and have a Huskee Supreme LT that I need a transaxle for. Part #'s are as follows. MTD 918-0551A REPLACES 918-0551, 918-0307A, 918-0307, 618-0551, 618-0551A, 618-0386, 618-0307,...
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John Deere 14SE Rescue and Restoration Project
Well everyone, picked up the 14SE I won at auction today. What a mess! Actually it will be worth it once I restore it. $73.00 for the entire machine. Not sure yet what repairs are going to run. I have...
View ArticleSouthern Maryland USA!!
Hey everyone, I've been stalking these forums for some time, but now I have a question. I'm an amateur hobbyist that got into small engine repair last year. Basically my wife insisted that we only...
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Mower Throwing Up Lots Of Grass Clippings After Gator Blades Installed
Hi everyone I've got a Sears Craftsman 19HP, 42" Mower (917.20381) that I've been pretty pleased with... I decided to install some better mulching blades (I had a set that Sears put on after we bought...
View ArticleFuel in the Crankcase
So I have a Craftsman riding lawnmower with a 16 HP B&S single cylinder OHV engine. It was given to me by a neighbor last year. It had stopped working and he had purchased a new John Deere, and...
View ArticleHello!
Hi all, new member from tampa. Recently picked up a vanilla honda harmony ii from a family member and have a nice time tinkering with it and giving it a second chance at life.
View ArticleHarmony II self propell help
Hi All, Great forum you've got here. I've been lurking a bit since I recently acquired a Honda Harmony II (hrr2162tda) from a family member. It came to me as a non runner and after a new carb and a...
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Mulching Kit and Glamor Shots
I had some issues with my 42" XT1 blowing leaves and other yard debris all over the yard and into the neighbor's yard too. My wife ordered the mulching kit for me and I installed it today. The kit was...
View ArticleThinking About the Future
When John Deere celebrates 200 years in 2037, I would like to see the return of one mower, the Silver or Green Deck 14 or JX Series machines. The likelihood of this happening is 0%, but it would be...
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Someone in Illinois needs this Jacobsen!
Seems like a nice original Jake. Seller states that the engine seems worn about but I'll bet with a fresh ignition system and carb cleaning, that it would bring it back to life. Jacobsen Two Stroke...
View ArticleNew Member
Hello, my name is Lucas. I recently acquired a broken Lawn Boy and I am in the process of rebuilding it, hoping to keep it out of the landfill. I was hoping to tap into some knowledge here.
View ArticleKohler Maintenance Interval Questions
I've got a Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro with the much loved (sarcasm, although it's being good to me) Courage motor in it. I'm currently at 4.7 hours of use and I'm up at the first scheduled maintenance as...
View ArticleGood Morning from Missouri
Hi, my name is Gene and I live in South Central MO. I found this forum this morning while trying to research a problem with my riding mower online. I have been on similar auto repair forums in the past...
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2000 Lawn Boy Dura Force....salvageable?
Picked up a damaged 10252 Dura Force, crank had been bent and eventually broke in half at the cam lobe. Tore it apart and found some grooving in the block above the retaining ring. Doesn't appear to be...
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Toro 20622 for sale
I have a 1988 Toro 20622 mower for sale. I picked up at garage sale, had sat for many years (in a garage). I cleaned it up, replaced fuel lines, air filter, carb gaskets, oil. Still sputters a bit at...
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