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Redmax 8500... internal 'kill' circuit failed... possible warranty?

Hey guys... I have a two-year-old 8500 blower; Blower runs fantastic, won't shut down. all the wiring and switch test good. the coil itself has failed; the internal pole that would short itself to...

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Torx sizes for STIHL string trimmers

T27 is one size, are there any others ? I have the model FS 91 R. Thanks guys.

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Craftsman 16hp won't start

My old 90's Craftsman 16hp won't start. Hit key nothing.....Battery has full charge with clean terminals. How do I trace the juice going from the battery to???? I have a multi-meter. I know there is an...

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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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Exmark 21 blade adaptor hub seized.

I was trying to put a new belt on and the hub is seized. It used to fall right out if you weren' paying attention. I put a puller on it and all that did was bend up the adaptor. Even sprayed with pb...

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Blew hole in hydro pump

Well, today this happens. Rolling along like normal and pump blows out. Huge mess and expensive to fix. Should I replace wheel motor also? Has anyone seen this before? View attachment 352923

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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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25hp kohler command breather spitting oil into carburetor?

My breather hose is spewing oil in carburetor the breather is not clogged any info or advice please

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Lesco 32" belty

Just picked one up for $50 bucks--engine should run fine...guessing carb/fuel leaking into the oil, my mechanic can handle that no problem, but it's missing some parts. I found manuals online and I'm...

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Hustler 60” barely runs

I have a hustler 60” Kawasaki motor, and when I start it, it just barely runs and puts if I push the idle up it dies. Anyone know what might be the cause?

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Lesco Truckster Agitator Bushing Question/Problem

I've got a Lesco Truckster, newer model with the top mounted motor. My problem is the nylon bushing where the motor shaft passes through the hopper on its way down to the impeller, will not stay down...

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Please help

so i go to get my cub cadet tank 60inch commercial zero turn out today and it ran and done fine for like 5 minuets then I noticed right side had know pull so I stopped to try and figure out what the...

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Stihl Chainsaw 201TC

Anybody got any experience with this chainsaw with MTronic? https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/in-tree-saws/ms201tcm/ I watched the shop hook up to the stihl sofware tool for debug. They were...

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Brigg and stratton quantum gas tanks

Are there different types of quantum gas tanks because my tank fuel spout where the fuelline connect to sits lower than the carburetor because I been having trouble starting the lawn mower . Is it...

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Terrible time with Stihl FS 94 trimmer

Hey all, Was wondering if anyone is having problems with the pull cord assembly on the Stihl Fs 94 trimmer. I bought a brand new one a couple of months ago and since then the pull cord parts have...

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Gravely XD3 Self propel keeps going bad

I bought this unit 3 1/2 years ago and love it when it works... but today hot smell and smoke started coming from under the deck and self propel quit working. I just paid 100$ to have the self propel...

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Hydro Gear Rebuild

Hi guys I'm looking for info on putting new seals into the hydro gear units on my cub cadet m48 tank. I can't find any labels on the pumps themselves. I believe they are BDP-12 pumps but that is all I...

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Repower or rebuild motor in aging Exmark Lazer Z

My Lazer Z LZ23KC604 with Kohler model CH23S, Spec 76569, just blew numerous gaskets, lost most oil, but will run with oil topped off (so maybe bearings etc are OK). Question now is should I rebuild...

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Stihl KM55R (KombiMotor) shaft issue

My Stihl KM55R (KombiMotor) is starting and revving fine, but the shaft doesn't turn with the motor, like the shaft is disconnected. I'm talking about the part that engages and drives attachment tools...

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where to get: P. brake safety switch for older scag?

I guess just wondering: I need to replace the parking brake safety switch on a older Scag STHM 72" that I'm restoring. I was going to go through Jacks But some of the reviews kind of got me wondering?...

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