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Km110r carb adjustment

I got a km110r powerhead that was stalling at idle occasionally and sounded like it had a miss at WOT. I've already cleaned the air filter and the muffler screen so I started tweaking the carb a bit....

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Stihl Service and Parts Manuals PDF Downloads

Tons of Stihl Service manuals and Parts list http://www.worldoftrainz.com/Downloads/Files/Stihl/

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Tecumseh HM100 governor setup

I recently picked up a well used chipper with a HM-100 engine. It starts up fine but once off choke, it wants to take off and over-rev. I shut the machine down, lubed the governor linkages, and noticed...

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Ferris IS3000Z

So I picked up this Ferris IS3000Z with a Kawasaki FH721V over the summer as a winter project to fix up to have another backup and so far it has done nothing be stump me. I bought it none running and...

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Craftsman Stage 2 Snow Blower

So I aquired a Craftsman Stage 2 Snow Blower with a 7.5 Briggs motor. I got it for free and it had been sitting for quite some time so I did a quick clean out of it before trying to fire it up. I...

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Echo Edger has me stumped

got an Echo PE2400. Picked it up at yard sale for $25, owner said it used to start but now will not. Have some experience with these small two strokes so checked spark then compression (130), and then...

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Push Mower connecting rod and piston made of JB weld.

No I didn't do it, but some bored soul did. Surprisingly it lasted longer than I would have though. No doubt I love me some JB weld.... but dam! Connecting rod made from 100% JB Weld Link here.... Push...

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Exmark velke rebuild kit

where can I find a pivot rebuild kit for an exmark velke. I have seen where I can buy each individual piece but was wondering if anyone sold them as a rebuild kit

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toro z master seat safety relay

Does the seat safety on my 02 toro z master have its own relay or is it part of a control box? I shorted the writes on the sensor' so its not the sensor itself It starts and runs. Just shuts off if I...

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Hydrogear Help?

The charge seal was leaking, so I got the kit and changed out the o-ring. I replaced the filters and fluid in both hydrogears. When I tried to purge the air, one side purged quickly and the other side...

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Thinking about hiring an on site mechanic

The opportunity has arrived for me to hire a guy that has small engine repair experience. Hiring him would save alot of time going back and forth to my current repair shop and hopefully save me some...

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Toro 580D engine swap?

I was hoping to get some insight from some of the mechanics out there. I have a '97 Toro 580D that, long story short, the engine block is scrap metal. It dropped a valve into the cylinder, which went...

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HONDA GX-120

Hello, I have a good running Honda GX120 to replace my 5HP Briggs on a TracVac lawn vacuum. I used it this fall with pretty good results however it seems to me the rpm should be higher. The suction was...

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Ultra vac zero turn bagger

I have an Ultra vac detachable bagger with a newer Briggs pony motor. Has hose and side discharge attachment as well. Takes a 55 gallon trash can for a hopper. This unit works great compared to belt...

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Exmark Lazer Z XP battery drain

I just bought an Exmark Lazer Z XP with the 27hp Daihatsu diesel engine on it. The engine has a blown cylinder head and I am working on rebuilding the engine on it. The mower has a new battery on it,...

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Craftman 1.5hp air compressor won't start under load

I pulled the compressor head and piston runs smooth up and down. With head on I can turn unit easily. I can start unit with no or low pressure(30lbs) and unit will build tank pressure fine. If I try to...

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What do you guys use/reccommend in your parts washer?

I just bought a jegs parts washer (part number Part Number: 555-81525). The instructions say to use water and dish soap only. I've read that people use mineral spirits. We will mainly be washing carbs...

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Scag Heim Joints...Pricey

Why would the joints from Scag be worth $35? And ones on ebay be so cheap? View attachment 355336 View attachment 355337

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New Predator Pro Kawi starting problems

Got new mower delivered early January. Ran enough to warm up but didn't get a chance to run it dry . Planned on doing so but got hit w a big snowstorm and was closed in the garage for a cpl weeks w...

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HydroGear Wheel Motor HGM-12P-7172 Shaft Seal

I need help in finding shaft seal No. 5 in the diagram. View attachment 355355 Got this from Hydrogear web site View attachment 355356

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