Got taken by a friend with this one maybe??
My friend from high school has hooked me up with the JD 180 and a few mowers. He sent me a picture of two machines. He sold them to me for $200. Think it wasn't a great deal, but did ok with the 180...
View ArticleAnother Craftsman , paid too much really?
Hey guys, my other post about the other part of this deal is in Bolens area. This is the Craftsman part of it. I paid $100 for it, was told it had a deck, came with a MTD deck? The engine will fire...
View ArticleNo email notices coming in??
Hey guys, am I only one not receiving email notice on message reply?? Please check for me!!
View ArticleNew (to me) Sears Rear Engine Rider
Today, I brought home an old (1980s?) model Sears 7/25, electric start, rear engine, rider. Been sitting around for a long time, but not in too bad of shape. As per usual, won't start and I could use...
View Articletoro
hello to all toro owner. I've got what I believe is a 1962 or 64 toro professional reel mower with a 12 H.P Wisconsin engine.It's a 72" cut. Has anyone seen this type of machine and do you know the...
View ArticleAnother newb.
Have lurked here for a while picking up tips on repairs and finally getting a login to ask some more specific questions. Got into mower repair by necessity a few years ago but about ready to roll them...
View Article17.5 Briggs too tight to spin by hand.
Out of neccesity I have been learning small engine mechanices via school of hard knocks for a while. This summer has been awful for getting/keeping things running and I am about ready to roll all my...
View ArticleJacobsen Greens King IV
Another Jake made it home.... I have to decide what to do with it, part it out, sell it as is, get it running (barely) and sell it ........... She is a Jacobsen Greens King IV with a K321 Kohler. It's...
View ArticleGravely Model L Speed change
I have a 1957 Gravely Model L, that had a #8 worm & Gear, now it has a #4 worm & Gear. Now in tearing it down when I pull the foward advance casing off (the part that looks like a dogs head, no...
View ArticleNew Member Needs help
I am new to lawn tractors and bought a lightly used 20 hp LT2000 Craftsman 42 inch mower and I have a few questions, well plenty. But for now I notice when I cut my St Augustine grass( highest setting...
View ArticleHard start, valves adjusted and then...
starts fine. BUT the next time I take it out I have to do it all over again!!! Why do the valves become out of adjustment while running/sitting overnight? I have read the procedure, watched a video...
View ArticleHello all, newbie here
Just registered and saying hello. I am just a weekend fixer with a yard and a mower that needs some help. Looking forward to exchanging information with everyone. Thanks for letting me join the group...
View ArticleTransmisson Bearing
Howdy, I have a Lawnboy model 10685 with the Sensaspeed drive system. I have had it for some time and really like the mower. Last year it became very difficult to start, when pull starting the engine...
View ArticleSelling my LT4000
Well.. It's coming on winter.. And It's time to sell the tractor.. I bought it in the spring.. Fixed all the issues (Oil Leak, Gas leak) And it's ready to be sold.. Here's the Ad. Craftsman LT4000 Lawn...
View ArticleNewbie intro
Hello all. I am new and am excited to gain and share info on the site. I service most of my neighborhood's equipment. I am not an ace mechanic; but I have learned a lot from my father and friends. I do...
View Articlecarburator issues
I could use some help with a b&s carburetor. Model 259707. My neighbor brought this over to get repaired. When cold the engine starts fine and runs for about 3-5 min. and then it starts to flood...
View ArticleNew member intro
I came across this forum while looking for info on a lawnboy model 10735. Picked it up for my son, runs but running rich and has a skip in it as it's running. Hope to gain knowledge and maybe pass some...
View ArticleL145 deck swap
I have run into a pretty good deal on an L145 with a 48" deck, but 48" is way too big for what I usually have to mow and my gates. 42" is my limit, so if I found a 42" JD deck, do you guys think this...
View ArticleLeaf vac, tipped over
Well it was going along real good today, cleaning up a few leaves trying to stay ahead of the game. There not all down yet. anyway, I got as close to a tree as I could, between the diesel engine and...
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