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Generac GP5500 - not starting

I have a Generac GP5500 (model # 0059396) machine. Its a 2012 build with about 50 hours on it. Those hours were put on it primarily back in Oct 2012, and then the unit mostly sat unused. I did drain...

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Good Info about Oil.

Hey guys, (and Envy in particular) I found this website that give the straight skinny on oils how they are made and why one type is better than another. It also dissects oil filters and why we should...

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Ferris scalping problem

i just bought a new Ferris IS2100 with a 61” deck and have a problem with scalping when cutting in reverse or going backwards while turning. I am forced to raise the deck higher to help avoid this from...

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LED Light Pods Wiring suggestion on Scag

Good Morning All, I bought a 61" Scag Tiger Cat II this past year, and realized I needed to install some lighting. Since I work out of town, when I'm home it is usually dark by the time I finish...

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Walker ready for leaf season

We haven't used this unit for five years. We started by welding up deck and putting on rim. Repaired some side panels. Going to slime tires and buying new deck tires and seat cover. Throwing on some...

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Grasshopper engine-to-trans coupler ( "T" drive )

Anyone out there having issues with the grasshopper drive couplers that connect the engine to the "T" drive hydro's ?

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Cause/Fix for Backfiring??? (Kawi 31 Carb - 160 hours)

I have a 2016 Cheetah with a 31 Kawi (carb) on it. I dropped it off at the dealer for some warranty work, and to have the backfiring checked out. I just assumed the valves needed to be adjusted - quick...

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Air Compressor For Christmas

I gave my son Lincoln Welder last year and he is going big time. I share one end of shop and the air compressor noise is driving us nuts. I know he is looking at plasma cutter. So I want to give him an...

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Model Year Toro mower

What model year is my Toro Z mower Serial # 3329412801

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Exmark Kawasaki engine swap.

I have a 48 Exmark Lazer Z with a Kawasaki FH680V motor that will need to be replaced soon. Is there another brand motor that I can replace it with? I know Kohler has one, but not sure which model. Thanks

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Walker Mower Front Tire Tubes

The front tire tubes has a molded rubber core inside the tube. Is this flat free with some air. There is a valve stem on tube GTM4-5 is on tube. Can't find on internet. Will regular tube hold up?...

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Kubota spindle getting hot

I have a zd331 and one of the spindles is getting very hot. It's causing the bolt and blade to come loose after just a few minutes. It has plenty of grease so I can't figure out why its doing this....

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Echo weed eater

Hi, I need to replace clutch hub bearings on a SRM 280T and have no idea how to do it.

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Mower will not fire

Hi guys. Hope everyone had a good thanksgiving. I have a fairly new Bob Cat Procat with a 22hp Kawasaki fx motor on it and I was at a customers house Wednesday and it just died. It still has gas in it....

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yahzoo belt issue

I wanted to replace the wheel drive belts on my KKW36121 The part number is 101956 I know husky bought them out the best that i could find for a replacemnt is husky number 539110 859 the issue is those...

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Grease Guns Malfunctioning

I never thought I would have such a problem with such a simple tool, especially after reading the instruction manuals. No matter what type or brand of grease gun I buy, one of two things happens: 1)...

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Kawasaki 14 hp no spark

Kaw FC420V as11 on John Deere walkbehind . I bought had not run in 20 years. I changed coil, ignitor, & spark plug. Engine ran great for 45 mins. 2 weeks later it would not start. I changed plug,...

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Belt wear

Do I need to change this belt before the season next April? Got 163 hours on it (61" Cheetah)? View attachment 352838 View attachment 352839

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Kawi FX730V Blew Up

fx730v engine blew up today at just under 1200hrs. others on here have gotten a replacement engine free of charge because of a manufacturing defect so i'm hoping for the same.

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Oil drain bolt

I cannot get the oil drain bolt out of my Exmark Kawasaki engine. It is a square bolt head and it will not budge with a standard 14 mm socket. It is starting to strip. Any suggestions?

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