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2 stroke repair

A lot of times people seem to run into a dead end when working on their 2 strokes. They do the carb rebuild thing, clean the exhaust port and still no luck. The engine has to be in good shape basically...

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Need some help

I have a Gravely 260 Zero turn model number 992088 serial number 000136. While mowing today my blades disengaged. After taking a look I discovered where the previous owner made some kind of repair. One...

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kawasaki FH680 motor breaking valve guides and adjusting bolts

Hey everyone. I'm new here and need professional help! Two seasons ago while cutting grass my Cub Cadet zero turn suddenly lost power. I discovered the valve guide and adjusting bolt had both broken...

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Craftsman will go in Reverse but wont go Forward?

Craftsman Riding Mower Model # 917.272264 its about 4 years old. Cutting yesterday started hearing a grinding sound, but cut almost 2 yards before mower finally just when i press the forward pedal it...

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Spindle blade bolt stuck 1/2 on/off with blade.

So was replacing my spindles on my John Deere LT155 38"mower. First spindle was installed with no problem. Second one I went to put the blade on and life said, "this day will not go as planned." So as...

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Husgarvana riding mower won't run when deck is engaged

Recently, I took my rider in to have the mowing deck fixed. It had been hung up on a piece of metal which dislodged the deck. I had the deck welded. It was returned at the end of the mowing season....

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What carburator do I need?

I have a 2009 Craftsman riding lawnmower yts 3000 model 917.289223 . I know it's a Nikki carb but don't know what model number. The carb is bad tried calling Sears and their no help Thanks

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Hustler raptor mower

I have a 52 inch hustler raptor mower and the blades will not disengage any suggestions on what would fix the problem

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Lesco spindles?

i have a 48" Lesco hydro made around 1999. Model number WB 30030248 - deck model number Md 10101065. I am trying to replace a spindle but cannot find the exact oem part number. Multiple versions are...

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2011 Ferris IS2000Z Clutch Problem

Hoping someone can offer some help on this issue. As the title states I have a 2011 Ferris IS2000Z with the 27hp Kawasaki and 52 inch cut. I have had the mower since new and this is the third time this...

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Cub Commercial / Lesco ZTR safety kill system

This may be redundant as I am never really on here anymore. But I ran into a situation on this that really really caught me with my pants around my ankles this week. So I wanted to share what I learned...

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Snapper 21 walk-behind, do I really need a special hub for mulch blade?

2015 Snapper P2187520E Screenshot attached. I've never seen a snapper that required a different hub and spacers for the ninja blade. Has anyone encountered this? It looks like the standard blade hub...

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BOP Parts Interchangeability

I'll start this thread to assist users in the future. 10579-S Multi-Disc Clutch/Brake is NORAM PN # CB190 Fits (2008-newer) Quick 36 (2009-newer) Quickie 32 and all Quick 44. Call (414) 267-4000 to...

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Overhauling high hour Kohler Command engines for a lawn service company.

More and more I find myself Overhauling high hour Kohler Command engines for commercial people...these machines that the engines are on have high hours too. Instead of putting a short block on the...

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Starting trouble with 2013 Grandstand 60" w/ Kohler EFI 747CC

Ok, so I run a small lawn and landscaping company and recently purchased a Grandstand. But it's been broken down for a bit. The initial time that it happened I had to utilize one of the safeties to...

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JD 1600 series 2 deck problems

Hi folks, new to this. Recently purchased a 1600 series 2. Great mower, when it goes right. Had a lot of bother with diesel problems. Got it sorted. Recently it started acting up. One deck in...

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km110 tuned up. finally a easy sucess

adjusted valves to a tight .006 cause I dint have a .004 shim. one valve was way loose. installed a $15 carb kit from ebay. plug ,hoses and all. used my new 4mm driver that I turned down on the lathe...

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Mini Z blades won't engage.

Yesterday at my last lawn I went to engage my blades and they didn't I did hear a noise but I am not sure whether it's my pto switch or maybe a relay? I don't know the purpose of the relay but I am...

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Loss of power! Need help!

Hello everyone! So, I’ve got a 2016 60” Exmark Lazer Z, and I’ve recently run into an issue in that while I was mowing, it simply dropped in power and almost stalled out, then it would rev up and be...

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John Deere LX 176

Hello. New to the site. I inherited the mower mentioned in the title. 14 horse Kawasaki. I’m having spark issues with it,and will get to that a bit later. But the question for now is. There is a brown...

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