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Bad pulley or engine bearing?

I hear a metallic sound coming from under the engine deck on my Lazer. It sounds like maybe a pulley going bad so I was under there trying to wiggle to see if anything was loose. Everything felt tight....

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After Market Oil Filters for Kohler

Do any of you use or recommend after market oil filters for Kohler engines. I'm tired of paying over $7.00 for an oil filter. Fram, Purolator, Wix, and Napa have a substitute. Thanks Sam

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Walker shaft wobbling too much? Please check the Video

Hello everyone, I probably searched 2 years and finally found my 750hrs, 2009 MDDGHS with high dump. I'm trying to learn and get used to my machine. For sure I browsed all the forums. As Walkers are...

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Scab walk behind help identifying please

i have a scab 48" walk behind serial number on silver card etched is 16940027 View attachment 340059 View attachment 340060 View attachment 340061 View attachment 340062

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Replace bearings in Scag Idlers?

The bearings that the idler arms pivot on are shot in my Turf Tiger. It looks like most folks buy the whole assembly. Any ideas on how to replace the bearings? Are they pressed in? Thanks, Mike

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**** eyed flat idler pulley

The deck belt on my Lazer snapped today. Out of the blue. No warning signs. I checked the pulleys and they all seem to spin pretty smooth. The one seems to sound a bit dry (circled in green) but when I...

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1995 Vanguard 16HP Crank

I'm working on an old mid-90's Simplicity Landlord with a 16HP Vanguard. It has 700 hrs, runs perfect except for the PTO oil seal has gone bad. I pulled the engine so I can clean up the block and frame...

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$158 repair bill?

I received a call from a local repair shop that had my Husqvarna 128LD string trimmer. He said that he had to replace the carburetor, fuel lines, plug and fuel filter. I gave the required $20 deposit,...

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Honda HRX 217 - Only one Stuck Rear Wheel

Hi I have a problem with my hrx 476 hydrostatic drive. pull mower backwards in a straight line everything is fine but pull backwards while turning right and left wheel sticks. Right wheel ok when going...

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Hello first time here I run my lil busines lawn care

Im looking for carburator #2485393 for exmark LZ27kc724 motor ch740-0054

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eaton 778 repair/replacement

Hi, I have an older steiner ztm200 18 hp briggs and 52" deck. The right side hydro is an eaton 778-043 and has quit working. It acts like the fluid is not flowing inside of the hydro. I am going to try...

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Honda HRX 217 - Only one Stuck Rear Wheel

Hello, I saw on the site that some people have problems going back word with both rear wheels stuck. My issue is only one wheel will stick when turning backwards pivoting on the other wheel. I can pull...

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2003 Kohler 23

I have an exmark with a kohler 23 on it. the mower/engine has 2000 hours on it. It has had regular synthetic oil changes at least by 100 hours and a kohler filter. It has never used oil, but in the...

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Mower help

I have a 48” Exmark walk behind and the right side hydro is sticking, it wanting to return with out a little help.anybody ever had this problem,solution?any input would be appreciated

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Unusual Wright Mower Issue

Good Evening- I have a Wright Stander I 36". Everything runs normally, engine, blade engagement, etc. However, when I lower the deck a few inches the mower dies. It sure feels like a safety switch...

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Problem with my hrx 476 hydrostatic drive

Hi I have a problem with my hrx 476 hydrostatic drive. pull mower backwards in a straight line everything is fine but pull backwards while turning right and left wheel sticks. Right wheel ok when going...

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17.5 Briggs OHV RPM/Throttle

Fixed up a craftsman tractor over the winter with a 17.5 briggs engine (31c707 0230 e1) I've always had trouble getting this thing to run smoothly. It was running pretty well yesterday then I put the...

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Walker 31 hp comes to temp and then quickly overheats

31 horsepower Walker mower over heats and sizzles as soon as the thermostat opens. Doesn't smoke or steam out the exhaust, no fouled plugs. Some slight milky residue in oil. Im am hoping only head...

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Toro Timecutter 42, tough starting

4 years old, I replaced the battery and solenoid yesterday. It will start but it takes about 5 quick key turns to get the crank moving and then finally it starts. Could the battery not have enough...

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JD 717A problems

Hello, My wife was running the Ztrack while I was out of town and she was mowing and then it just stopped. I found the fuse was blown, probably from her trying to restart it. Now the motor will just...

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