Moist-O-Matic Mole Ditch Digger
We have an obviously ancient ditch digger manufactured by Moist-O-Matic (which was bought by Toro) in Riverside, CA with the name Mole Ditch Digger, Model #990-01. It has three (3) "tines" on a...
View ArticleGrasshopper Transmission Parking Brake Leak
I recently bought a late 90’s Woods 6215 (same as a Grasshopper 721D) which I believe has the Eaton Gemini transmissions. When parked in my garage, I’ve noticed a slow hydraulic fluid leak and I’ve...
View ArticlePossible to fail compression test and pass leak-down test??
I'm a school teacher and moonlight mechanic and I have a project that is currently stumping me. I'm working on an 8 year old (approximately) Everide Warrior with a Kawasaki FH721V-AS32-R with about 400...
View ArticleJohn Deere BP60 Backpack Blower
Hey guys, I have an older John Deere BP60 Backpack Blower. The starter recoil is trash, broken inner rewind spring. I have checked with several JD dealers and can not buy separate parts to rebuild, can...
View ArticleRedmax 8500
i have a relatively new redmax 8500 that has recently started puking fuel/oil out of the carburetor back into the air filter tube. Unit runs ok spark plug looks ok but makes a mess
View Article25 hp kawasaki running on one cylinder,only 250 hrs. on motor
I bought a used JD 757 as back up couple months ago,been running scagg with 35 vanguard,27,29 water cool kawasaki for 15 years and have never had this problem.I have good spark,checked compression on...
View ArticleVanguard 16hp head gasket
Not much more to say, I'm actually surprised it took this long to start showing signs. View attachment 357724
View ArticleHustler Z break drum removal
Not sure if this is the right spot or not??? I have 3 Hustler Super Z a guy gave me as the hydros and wheel motors were bad. Well its down to just wheel motors now. I'm not sure of the process in...
View ArticlePredator in a Scag
My father in law gave me a nice scag mower with one catch, the Briggs and Stratton engine had no compression in one cylinder. After confirming 0 compression and even taking the valve cover off to find...
View Article36 Scag V Ride choke control removal
Hey guys, Thanks in advance for your help. My old sticker on my V Ride Control Panel was damaged by the sun. I bought a replacement sticker but do not know how to remove the choke control knob please...
View Articlewould oil on clutch ruin it??
what happens if oil is on the clutch? will it just slip a bit turning it on? nothing? or ????
View ArticleTorque to yield head bolts
Just wondering in general are any manufacturers starting to use torque to yield head bolts? Meaning replace them after one use. Of any of the seasoned mechanics do you just replace all head bolts on...
View ArticleToro z master losing power
Toro z master losing power under load. Pro engaged or simple going up a hill. Losing power almost to shutting off. Need help?! What can I test.
View ArticleNeed some help on tire replacement
Need to replace the rear tires on my Dixie Chopper. Tire is original. Size listed on the side of the tire is 25x12.00-9NHS. Number stamped on the rim is 9x10. Like to move to the Carlisle HD Field...
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HELP..oil pan removal on a Kubota ZD326 zero
My oil pan on my Kubota ZD326 has developed a small leak. I bought a couple of tubes of black gasket sealer (no gasket per dealer) and got out the mower to replace the gasket. I can get to the bolts on...
View ArticleStarter Fluid + Toro Power Max HD 1028
Hey guys so I will just jump right in... it is getting cold outside and thought I would attempt to start my snowblower and get it ready. However, I have had no luck getting it started. I recently had...
View ArticleReplaced starter on Lazer Z LZX980KC606 and still doesn't work
I replace the starter on my 60" Lazer with the Kohler big block 980cc carb engine yesterday and mower still won't turn over. What is the next thing to look for? I have put a starter, new battery, and...
View ArticleFerris is 3000 electrical problem
When I go to turn key to start the mower I just hear click in one of the relays. There is no bolts going to the small plug in wire from key switch. Any help would be appreciated
View ArticleKohler Command 25 horsepower backfiring while running
I have a 1999 ferris pro cut z with a Kohler Command CV25 it back fires while running at a idle straightens up once the deck is turned on and there's a load cyl one head was replaced carb was cleaned...
View ArticlePlugr PL800 V-belts?
I would like to pickup some spare v belts part #1073 for my Plugr PL800, but found them to be expensive. Is there other options, like getting some from an auto parts store?
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