Briggs float valve seat problem
HI, This is driving me nuts. I have an opposed twin briggs 17 here that was flooding and dumping gas in the oil. Took the carb apart to find somebody had unsucessfully tried to get the brass float...
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Jacobsen 1951 Park 30
Ok, here goes another project. I just picked up this 1951 Park 30 by Jacobsen and I'm determined to get her running. Engine is a Wisconsin ABN. Looked for the things that Austen pointed out from the...
View ArticleLawn weed killers
I have a bottle of "bayer" weed killer....by mistake. I had one of these bayer weed killers and found it to be a whole lot less,useful on weeds... than the "ortho type" killer. Who makes ortho? i can't...
View ArticleNew member
Hi everyone, I'm here hoping to get some help getting my Dads lawn tractor charging system working again. Thanks to everyone in advance for your help!!! Scott
View ArticleCraftsman charging system
My Dad has to jump start his tractor every time he wants to cut grass as the battery will not start it without a jump. It's a briggs engine Model 286707 type 0441 01. I've looked at the electrical...
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Garden Tractor Trail Ride, Sept., 14th, 2013 NW MO
I will host the 3rd annual "Garden Tractor Trail Ride" on Sept. 14th, 2013 near Bethany, MO., weather permitting! Pot luck lunch at noon, with about an hour's ride around the farm (including timber...
View ArticleNew Member from N.C.
Hello all, Smitty here from Kannapolis N.C. I currently have four old mowers, three Eddlemans and one McKee, but the fleet keeps growing. Since Eddlemans were produced about 15 miles from me, there are...
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Hi all, I had joined awhile back but lost my info. My late husband was Toby Gore. I have come to the point in going through things where we are wanting to sell at least some of his lawn boy mowers and...
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Trimmer Line Spool Holder (DIY)
I found out a way to hold my trimmer line spool. I found a crate I had, and used a PVC pipe as the axle which I stuck through the center of the spool. This makes it super easy to pull out and cut the...
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Cleaned my trimmer
I cleaned my trimmer (the guard, gear head, and bottom of shaft). It was so dirty! I feel better now that the gear head is clean. Here are some before and after pictures. In the background of a few of...
View ArticleCapstan's Lawn Boy Collection "Video Tour"
I have made a series of videos detailing my Lawn Boy collection.. For all those who haven't subscribed to My Youtube Channel I have posted them here.. Including the "Secret Project" Cheers, And happy...
View ArticleMany lawnboy mowers and parts for sale
I have many lawnboy mowers for sale. Some run or ran not long ago. There are commercial, brick series, I have two liberty series and one international harvester. Please email me if interested and I can...
View ArticleNew member with 2 new mowers
Howdy Everyone, This looks like a very good place to get some info(I luv forums). I just picked up a Sunbeam RE-18B electric mower & a Yazoo YR-48. I will need parts & info on both. Thanx Much!...
View ArticleSunbeam RE-18B bushings?
Hello, I have acquired a Sunbeam RE-18B electric mower that needs new blade axle bushings. Does anyone have any idea where to find them?:dunno: And how 'bout a set of hen's teeth, too. Probably easier...
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Mowed with the 180 for a change.....
Hey guys, pops reminded me the John Deere 180 hasn't been used for a few months! I got off work today,half day on Saturday! I worked the counter this week, more stress than normal. Was real relaxing to...
View ArticleNW MO Steam & Gas Engine Show, Hamilton, MO August 15-18th, 2013
I'm planning to take my 317 Special & parade line-up this year, downtown parade Friday evening at 6 pm. NW MO Steam $ Gas Engine Show
View ArticleOld-Time Harvest Days, Chillicothe, MO, Sept 27, 28, & 29th, 2013
The 27th annual "Old-Time Harvest Days" will be held at the Livingston County Fair Grounds September 27-29th, 2013. Feature tractor this year is John Deere, large garden tractor display, "all family...
View ArticleGravely foot control question
HI! I am a new member and have joined because there are a lot of people involved with the forum who have a lot of really good experience with mower repair. And I do need some advice... I own a gravely...
View ArticleHello
I found this website on a search drive so I could get info on my riding mower a Troy Bilt Tuff Pony. I am in the military and I have a very big yard that I maintain.So hopefully this site will help me...
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