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As usual am on a hunt - it's always something. Today it's my LX 176 that I have been nursing for a few years now. It still runs good when it runs, seems to be nickel and diming me now. I'll post my...
View Article2016 John Deere X-Series New Additions
Did some searching and paid a visit to JohnDeere.com earlier and found that they have changed over to the 2016 models. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Wow are there a lot of new additions! In...
View ArticleA tired LX176 - still runs but needs body part(s)
Hello Everyone, I've had this LX176 for ten years (or more) and have tinkered with it ever since. Seems it is always needing something, the good news is I have always managed to keep it running. I had...
View ArticleNew Member from MI
Hello, My name is Brian and live in South East MI. Been repairing everything since the 70's. I like most mechanical items and everything with a motor on it!! I repaired lots of mowers and other...
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Hi from cut n shoot tx. my company is Cutting Edge Lawn Care. Just wanted to say hi! 09 1 ton 3500 16 trailer toro z master hustler fastrack sthil trimmers sthil blowers toro push mowers all sthil...
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J. Deere "SABRE" 21" mower-- Collector Value ?
Bought this last summer...cleaned up real nice...all original..need space, thinking on re-listing on CL...Anyone have idea of value...its a 2 speed , no blade clutch, BS engine...I always liked the...
View ArticleNew Member Need Help
I have a craftsman lt1000 mower. I believe the engine is briggs and stratton. I recently cleaned the carburetor, and during the process, a tiny piece fell out of the plastic part attached to the float...
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hello my name is clayton and i have several cool old mowers, and a couple pf them i might need some help on every now and then thanks!!
View ArticleCraftsman Big rear wheels Mower
I thought I would post my progress on a mower I picked up at the curb. This was a 22" Craftsman Model 917-377420 Big rear wheels. Self Propelled. I picked it up early spring, wanted the rear wheels for...
View Articlebig mow pulley problems
ok i have an old swisher big mow, with an 8hp briggs. its the 2 speed one. i mowed with it just a couple times and some putsing around the yard, and then the drive pulley that attaches to the gearbox...
View ArticleNew member from Wisconsin
Hello from Appleton WI. I've been in this field on and off for almost 10 years. I'm always looking to increase my skills.
View ArticleNew Member from North LA
Hi. I'm from Benton Louisiana. North western part. I've been doing lawnmower repair as a hobby since the early 1980s. Moderate collection of small engines and small engine equipment. Have and still in...
View ArticleNikki Carb Experts...
Is the little metal main fuel jet piece supposed to fit snugly into the bottom of the fuel transfer tube? Mine seems to slip out easily... Also, is there a certain torque required for the screws that...
View ArticleCraftsman LT1000 Alternator?
Does the LT1000 have an alternator? The battery is brand new, but loses charge very quickly. I had the battery checked and the results were it was good...
View Article6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton, no start after full rebuild....
Hello all, I am a high school agriculture teacher in Western NY. A student in my Small Engines class has just rebuilt a 6.5 HP Briggs and Stratton 124T02-0464-E1 vertical shaft mower engine. Prior to...
View ArticleWhy is Mower doing this? (Not starting)
Here's a video of my mower not starting... YouTube (Short URL) YouTube (Short URL)
View ArticleTach/hour meters
I've been doing a little research on tach/hour meters lately because I'm thinking of installing them on my regularly used pieces of equipment. This includes two cylinder Honda engines, a two cylinder...
View ArticleBriggs opposed twin rebuild
I got me a 401707-0134 that I want to rebuild. I plan to install new pistons .010 OD My question is about the top bearing? it currently has none. can you add one??
View ArticleJacobsen Engines
Originally Posted by MOWTECH Seen the archived post from 2012. due you still have both Jacobsen engine service manuals on PDF? I like a copy of both + parts. For informational purposes for replacement...
View ArticleJacobsen Engine parts and gasket sources
For informational purposes for replacement parts. When I worked for a Jacobsen (residential type) Dealer as mechanic in late 1980's into early 90's, when Textron still owned Homelite & Jacobsen....
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