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Kubota ZD28 fuel problems

So I was at my customers property and of course as many of you can see where this is going I ran my Kubota out of fuel. If I start this cut with a full tank, I only use a half tank. I started this...

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FS 85 new coil no spark

I recently acquired my fathers stihl FS85. I just couldn't get it to start. Checked the switch which turned out good. Checked for spark by sitting the plug on the engine block and no spark. I bought a...

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Kawasaki FH680V 23hp bogs under load

I have a new-to-me Cub Cadet Tank with the 23hp Kawasaki Just did a carb rebuild/cleaning and adjusted the valve lash and everything seems to be running good. Low speed idle, high idle are both right...

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Stihl driving me mad AGAIN

Hi all, I picked up a Stihl FS55R straight shaft string trimmer this week for $25. Yeah, at that price it was a stihl. Changed the carb and got it running. I went to put a trimmer head on it and found...

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Toro 6500D

I have a Toro 6500D - after approximately 20 minutes of use the reels won't lift. I put a battery charger on the battery and they lift fine. The battery is at 12.9 and charging system is putting out 14...

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Replacing JD z737 engine with Kawasaki FH721D-A08

Just got a new engine (FH721D-A08) to replace my old Kawasaki FH680D A04, I found out the FH721D-AS08 has an inch longer engine shaft. The vendor suggests to shorten the shaft using an angle grinder...

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Pump shaft seal failure Exmark lazer Z

Hello. I have a LAS28KA604. It was gifted to me after my grandfather-in-law rebuilt it. Since he dropped it off the right side hydro starts weak and he told me to go forward and reverse then it seems...

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Replacement Scag vride wheel motor Don't Fit

Got a wheel motor P/N 483388 thru scag and it is tooo large? The one in machine is 3" diameter and new one is 3.5" diameter. Bolt holes don't match up. This is 48" ....Anybody run into this? View...

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Turf Tiger front caster bearing question

My front right caster bearing has seized up. I went to a few websites and couldn't find anything listing a bearing for this... any advice on a site, or the proper terminology for that? Its the front...

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Have a happy 4th

God bless America. If you never seen these guys they make video on repairs on equipment.

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Ran fine now wont start

I purchased a used Hustler mini model 927236. I used it last weekend to mow for several hours with no problems. I ran on tank to almost empty then switched to the other tank, it did not run out of gas....

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Hydro-Gear vs Danfoss wheel motor

I recently tried to order a new hydro-gear wheel motor online. Common part for many hydraulic mowers. What I paid for was a Hydro-Gear part # HGM-12P-7172 What I received was labeled Danfoss part #OMPW...

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Hydro-Gear PK Input Shaft and Pulley issues

The input shaft on this Hydro-Gear pump has a keyway cut that retains/houses a piece of key stock, which rides inside of a broached slot in a pulley. The pulley has two holes drilled and tapped for a...

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Br 600 recoil melting

I have a very well used br600 that the start recoil is melting. I replaced it with a whole new assembly and after a few weeks it has melted as well. The blower runs great so I can't figure out what's...

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echo srm266 will run if i toggle choke back and forth fast while running

Trimmer wouldnt start. Put a rebuild kit on it. It will start and die pretty quick afterwards. If i toggle the choke back and forth fast after starting it will run, not well, but will run. As soon as i...

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help with zt 3400 transaxle leak

I have a leak at the lower port on my 3400 transaxle. I can't seem to find the correct tool to tighten it. None of my allen keys seem to fit. Is there a special tool or something for this. Picture...

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Briggs Vanguard Carb issue?

So I got a new stander this year with a 26hp (810cc) Briggs Vanguard engine. The engine seemed fine for about 60 days then started to miss a little. Within 1-3 hours run time the miss got worse and at...

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Ignition coil????

18.5 hp Kawasaki FS600V AS24. I noticed that it was skipping at an idle, but don't notice any skipping at full throttle. Seems to run fine, even under a load. Changed both spark plugs, no change Pull...

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How to pressure test Trimmer and Blower Carburetors videos

I made some videos that I posted on Youtube that explain how to pressure test some common Stihl and Redmax Carburetors. If you have a pressure tester, it saves a lot of the guess work on whether or not...

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Echo 230

Okay, folks, I got an issue with my 230. Here is what it is doing, upon acceleration the RPM's are all over the place bogging down revving up just literally everywhere. Here is what I have done check...

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