1999 Sabre 1438GS
Hey guys i have 99 sabre and it has a cracked hood from the old owner do you know any cheap options because the hoods on ebay are like 150$ Help?
View ArticleDead cylinder on Kawasaki twin
Hi guys, got something going on that has got me confused. Kawasaki twin, model FH531V-AS05. With a spark tester (one that shows light of spark inside) one cylinder fires normal, at idle and high speed,...
View Article1972 Sears Suburban 12
Hi everyone. I am trying to get an old Sears lawn tractor back on the lawn. Came to this site looking for help with the Walbro LME-34 carb. Hope to find some folks here who can help me. Thanks /John
View ArticleFuel line
Just wondering what type of fuel line anyone is using I was just looking around online and there is a lot of choices I've always just used rubber. I see there is pvc, neoprene, rubber, tygon etc. I've...
View ArticleCold starts, hard time starting when cold
Brand new JD D160 Lawn tractor. 6.0 hours now on it. In Oregon, West side of Cascades sea level. Weather is usually no less then 60 degrees when I start it. Bought it new in late may, from Lowes. Hard...
View ArticleQuestion about tire pressure
Tires pressure, John Deere D160 lawn Tractor. Does anyone that is say 170 lbs. or so, do you take a few pounds out of your tires for a softer ride? I have left mine as the dealer had it filled to when...
View ArticleWalbro LME-34 Help
Hi Everyone, I'm having trouble with the carb on my recently acquired 72 Sears Suburban lawn tractor. It will run briefly with the choke fully out then dies. The fuel pump seems to be delivering gas to...
View Articlekill switch ?
I have an old briggs 3 HP engine , probably mid 60's vintage or earlier...finally got around to getting the thing started and running smoked a little then cleared up and is running pretty good. the...
View ArticleAxle of lawn tractor seriously messed up
Hi all: I went to cut my nephews lawn earlier today and he was telling me that from time to time the belt would slip off the pulley that is connected to the axle. I have some pictures for you. I hope...
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SNAPPER V182 push mower. HOW RARE IS IT?
Looking for some input on my recent find. SNAPPER model V182 ( V18 series 2). Serial is 72078774 Original 3.5 hp Briggs engine with heavy duty air cleaner. 18 inch cut cast deck. Bag is in good shape....
View ArticleCoild issue on a Honda motor GXV530-EXA1
I have a craftsman riding mower model 917.237500. It has the Honda GXV530-EXA1 engine on it. I am having problems with the ignition system. It has two coils on it I can can only get one coil to fire....
View ArticleNew old mower
Hi, I'm Jill, from Pennsylvania. I picked up a 1988 Lawn Boy yesterday and i don't know what to do with it! Yikes!
View ArticleJD 185 Hydro coughs and sputters if I turn off the deck
My John Deere 185 Hydro runs fine while I'm mowing. But as soon as I turn off the mower deck the engine coughs and sputters and sometime dies. If this is happening and I turn the deck back on the...
View ArticleFrom Minnesota
Have had many OLD mowers over the years. Walk behind, push, self propelled, etc. Most were 20 years old when I bought them. The first JD mower I had was a rider. Then a round fender JD 110 (its waiting...
View ArticleHello lawnmower fans!
I'm here to find a kind soul who has any idea what's wrong with mine. I'll post about it when I'm allowed. Hi I'm Sue, I'm 46, live in England and I've taken over the garden/yard work from my husband...
View ArticleOil seal question Lawnboy 2-stroke
For a while now I have been using replacement oil seals from Stens. They are black and the outside has a rubbery coating. They work fine. I recently ordered some seals from another vendor and they came...
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