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Help...lawnmower just clicks when I turn on the key

I have an Exmark Lazer Z HP w/a 48" deck and 21hp Kawasaki engine. I thought the starter was bad on it b/c when I tried to start it, it would make a loud click but the engine would never turnover....

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Blade changing safety with impact guns

I dont know a whole lot about impacts and wether they are always torque-ing to the upper end of their rating or its a gradual increase in ft lbs or w.e. one of the bolts on the pro cat has been giving...

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Where are the general locations for kill switches on riding mowers?

I have a Huskee riding mower I bought a couple years back and one day it wouldn't start. Occasionally I could get it to start once in a blue moon it would turn over and start but now, no luck. I've...

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Mixing 2-cycle Fuel in Bulk

Does anyone out there mix their fuel for 2-cycle equipment in bulk and keep at their shop? We have always just had fuel cans that crews keep on their truck. But for our maintenance department we have...

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Help identify Scag SWM-52

Doesn't matter which website I go to and look for parts. I enter in the model number and it brings up mowers that are not mine. Can anyone help me out here. My local Scag dealer can't even give me a...

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Ferris is1500z wheel motor

Having a hard time looking for a wheel motor part #5023316. It started leaking last season, about a half quart every 4 hours. Its getting expensive at $12 per quart...Do i need to replace the seals, or...

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Scag walk-behind cutting out

Older 36" Scag walk behind w/ a 12.5 Hp Kawasaki FB460V & the PTO engagement toggle switch up top. When I flip the switch, the mower stalls out & dies. It runs a tad rough but almost seems like...

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z plug does not go up or down

My 5 year old z plug will not raise or lower.one day it did the next day no.Spinner is working but the hoses don't show much pressure to the cylinder.Nothing happens when i push the red buttons on the...

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Case 95xt

Is there a way to tell if my machine is equipped with high flow hydraulics? It is an 01 95Xt. Thanks

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Milwaukee m18 or m12 grease gun

im tired of my old gun. I have both platforms and I'm wondering who here uses what. The m18 is 190$ and m12 is 117$. M12 is obviously smaller and lighter. Which one?

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wright stander problem

leg11 LawnSite Member Messages: 2 I have a stander 36 inch- every time I drop the deck below about half way down the engine shuts off - the blades are not engaged when this happens so it is not a...

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Replace a Kawasaki FH580V to a FH680V or FH721V

How hard would it be, or will it be a direct fit?

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DR brush mower - chain replacement

I have a 1999 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER (AT-1). The chain broke. The new one is about 1/8" too short but would be fine if I were able to adjust the chain adjuster. I've loosened (and...

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Low cost Used propane powered Kawasaki engines.

I've noticed quite a few Craigslist ads for 17hp Kawasaki FH541V powered Propane floor buffers. Hours seen are low. 300-500hrs. The whole machine can be bought for less than 1/3 the cost of a new...

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Pistol grip walk behind stick/ sluggish controls

I bought a reasonably low hour Yazoo/Kees floating deck walk behind. I got it from a commercial guy I know that has used it minimally every couple weeks so It has not set for any great length of time....

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kawasaki fx730 efi

is kawasaki no longer recommending a break in oil change? just got a new ferris z2 with this motor, and can find no mention of break in oil change? anybody know? i think i will do one anyway. thanks!

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Husqvarna yth48 blown fuses

Reliable until now Husqvarna YTH2348 purchased new in 2010 keeps blowing 20 AMP fuses . The ignition turned in all positions does not blow fuse , when mower is attempted to start it makes a loud...

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Stihl FS36 Kill Switch

Hi, I have an older FS36 String Trimmer. The kill switch, which is mounted on the orange clutch cover is not working as it should. How do you remove the clutch cover as it is fitted over the shaft? Thanks

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Vanguard 37hp EFI Maintenance Questions

I'm at 100 hours on my Vanguard and I see in the manual it calls for changing the spark plugs at 100 hours. Seems awfully soon to be changing plugs, but my last mower was a diesel so I’m not entirely...

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Toro striper

Anyone run a toro 60" 3000 series with a striper? My does not stripe at all really. It' adjusted as low as it can be. Can the deck be tweaked to help with this? Thanks

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