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McCulloch Eager Beaver 280

I have a McCulloch Eager Beaver 280 (1992 circa) and the rope recoil system is toast. Do you know if the model 282 is interchangeable with the 280? This is the entire pull rope system that attaches to...

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What do you think about this mower lift?

Looks interesting http://columbusnewsteam.com/local-news/lindsay-man-patents-new-invention/

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Stihl br600

when I aim the blower tube to the left it goes full throttle. (Without touching the throttle) To the right or straight it works normally. Dropped off at dealer for a week, and just got it back, still...

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Start and stopping mower blades

So this is not a how you do it question, this is a usage question. When mowing large areas, like parking lots, is it better to stop the blades to move to a new area then start again or just leave them...

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19 HP Kawasaki FH601V engine hp upgrade?

I read on a website forum (a racing engine hopup type site) that by simply changing my carburetor I can have up to 25 hp from my 19 hp eninge. Supposedly, this is because the FH series engine I have is...

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Springs keep popping off Gravely

Have a 2016 36" Pro Stance. Model 994131, Serial # 000177. The big black spring at the front of the deck would pop off periodically a few months ago when I engaged the blades. I moved up the bolt that...

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1996 Giant Mow 48" Walk Behind

Good morning. I have recently received a free Giant Mow 48" walk behind with the Kohler Command 14 hp engine CV14T. It runs well and moves fine, just needs a spindle bearing or two. Does any one have a...

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ZTR leaving to many clippings

I have a Toro Timecutter SS4200 and I am having complaints about it leaving too many clippings. On some lawns it's so much it looks like I've got a striping kit on it. Blades sharpened, deck is level,...

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Exmark Metro 36" troubleshooting

Have a chance to pick up a 36" metro with a 15hp Kawi pull start for $350 but it doesn't start. Turns over fine but not starting. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and what the problem...

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Stihl Blower 430 bogs

Got the unit new in February and now it bogs. Screen is out of exhaust plug looks okay no water in gas. Didnt check gas filter but never seen stihl clogged. So I would guess carb adjustment...except it...

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Need to weld some expanded metal back on trailer

I'm tired of paying to get it done and having to drop off my trailer to get it done every couple of years, and obviously they're not doing a good job either. This is the 4th time I've needed this done,...

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Toro timemaster 30 personal pace drive. Almost out of cable adjustment...?

The cable adjustment on the handle is nearly maxed out. The belt that goes to the transmission seems to be in good shape. At this point is is approaching an actual push mower. I rarely take anything to...

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Fs80 vs fs94 vs fs 111rx

I'm wondering what everyone thinks of the new fs 94 or 111rx. I am currently using a 90 and 100 rx on my trailer. I have a 80 as a back up in the shed. My buddy offered me 150$ for the 80. Should I...

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Donaldson 2 stage air filters

So I called the nearest Ferris dealer and asked if he had a factory air filter for my IS 3200, 37 hp Kawasaki engine and how much$? The price was getting close to about 1/2 that of the local NAPA store...

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Old Toro vibrating

I have an OLD Toro Commercial 21 inch walk behind with the Suzuki engine. It's been a beast of a mower. The engine is phenomenal and it mulches quite well. It has started vibrating pretty bad when it...

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Honda HF2218 part needed

Hi Guys I have an old Honda HF2218 rideon mower which is great at giving a close finish for those clients who want it, but one of my staff let it slip against a wall, with the grasscatcher off, and it...

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V-Ride Hour Meter Reset Itself

Every morning before I leave I check oil, then pull the mower off of the truck to check tires and make sure the deck is level. Well last night when I finished up I had 139.x hours on the machine and...

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Briggs & Stratton 10.5 HP: Wiring Question

I replaced the 10.5 HP briggs on a walk behind. The engine that came off had one red wire with a diode connector that connected it to the wiring harness. (disregard the kill wire for the coil). The...

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Revive Stihl FS-76

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. I picked up a Stihl FS-76 real cheap and I have pretty much gone through it and it runs great. Here is my problem. It seems it is missing the spring for the...

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Older mower engine on newer mower (pto power question)

I've got an older 14hp vanguard on a 52 with a manual pto. I want to put it on a 48" scag with an electric pto. How would I wire it and where would I get power from on the engine? Any help as always is...

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