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Stihl BR600 won't run when hot (stalls out)

I bought this unit new about 3 years ago and it worked great up until this season. It starts perfectly and runs great for about 10-15 minutes. Then (while still at full throttle) it stalls out...

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Super-Z loosing power / sputtering.......

My Hustler is an older one with a Kohler engine. Last few cuts it starts up fine / as usual with decent power for it's age. After mowing 10-15 minutes (or less) in fairly heavy turf, something happens...

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John Deere z930a governor adjustment

Can anyone help me with a 2011 z930a jd governor adjustment? I had to remove the governor piece from the shaft to remove the seal gasket as it was leaking oil(but I just loosened the bolt around the...

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Hydro D252

Hypro D252 pump has water in the oil. Does anyone know if that is from an o-ring or a diaphragm failure?

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Echo SRM 260 Leak Test Pressure

Having trouble getting one of my very old ECHO SRM260 going. It has about 110 psi compression so that should work. New coil and carb....Got leak test set up and it holds at 40 psi? Little afraid to go...

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New Walker blower jammed up

Just took new 10.5" blower out of the box and it will not rotate. Nice and clean, but won't work. Am I missing something? Case is mashed down hard against impeller and will not let it turn. Backside of...

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Echo SRM-2100 - maintenance, parts, and serial #

I have an approx. 18 year old Echo SRM-2100 straight shaft trimmer that has worked well (for weekly residential use during the spring, summer and fall seasons). I've replaced the fuel gasket and lines...

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Thorns in Tires

Walk behind came in with 2 thorns about 2" apart in the tire. View attachment 351080 The one in picture was all the way in....The tire on other side had nail.

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Hydrostatic Transaxle Replacement

Hey there, I'm looking to start a small summer lawn care business that will mow 10-12 lawns from May to August, and I'm looking for the best inexpensive mower I can find. I'm really really into bad boy...

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Leak Testing Stihl 2 stroke Trimmers

So my first step was going to be buying these tools. Am I on the right track? View attachment 349016 This one for carb test View attachment 349017 Do I need both???

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Kawasaki FH680v 23HP--carb rebuild question

I removed the 2 pick up tubes with the small holes on the sides----I am not able to run a wire out the bottom of the tubes---are these tubes purposely blocked at the bottom or should there be a clear...

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Honda HRX217HYA

This mower has a problem with the rear wheels locking up. They go fine forward, but when I try to pull the mower in reverse the rear wheels are locked and won't turn freely. I have taken it to my...

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NorthStar Stump Grinder Teeth Replacement

It is time to replace the teeth on this thing and I cannot keep the wheel from spinning or hold it still. 100-110 pounds torque is what is required, 1/2". Any suggestions? Thank you View attachment 351203

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Intermittent shuts off and no start

Machine is an Ariens Zoom Max 48 (991073) w Kawasaki 23hp (FR691v BS09). Mowed for approx 30 minutes on Friday with no issues when I had to stop for family stuff. Saturday I hopped on to finish the...

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Briggs and Stratton 26hp

Hello I have a Vanguard 26hp and was wondering how do I adjust the rpm's,right now it's running at 3400 and I'm wanting to raise to 3600,any help would be greatly appreciated

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BOP Parts Interchangeability

I'll start this thread to assist users in the future. 10579-S Multi-Disc Clutch/Brake is NORAM PN # CB190 Fits (2008-newer) Quick 36 (2009-newer) Quickie 32 and all Quick 44. Call (414) 267-4000 to...

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What Oil do You Use, and What do Your Friends Recommend?

I just bought a Husqvarna riding mower that has a B&S engine on it with 5.2 hours on it. The guy that I bought it from said that the place HE bought it from said to use Opti-4 oil in it. So what...

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Thought I'd share a restoration toro 44 walk

So I needed another project like I needed another... well anything really! I've got a friend getting into this business and wanted JRCO dethatcher but didn't have the funds. He proposed this mower as a...

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Claussen sod cutter not cutting

Have used and own this sod cutter for years ..zero problems. Today I was getting ready to cut and the blade would just hold up against the sod not able to cut....raise the machine off the sod and the...

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not the mower issue- but the trailer ?

I know probably not the right spot for this but it is a trailer mechanical question and you folks are the smartest guys on the planet! I rebuilt a smaller tandem axle trailer and ordered $300 worth of...

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