15HP Kawasaki FH451V - Plugs Foul in minutes!
Hi, Hoping someone can help. Haven't used the mower in a month or so due to drought conditions in my area. Lawn is barely growing but decided to mow a few weeds yesterday. My Gravely 34z with 15hp...
View ArticleToro proline 44 more electric issues
So I was doing some carb adjusting on my proline. It's has an aftermarket briggs 400 electric start. Mower was a pull start originally. Well along with help from ericg, I replaced the stator, and...
View ArticleEngine break-in, and synthetic oil
What is the typical break-in procedure for a mower's engine, to gain the best gas mileage and longevity? Also, how many hours of operation are typically necessary for an engine to be considered "broken...
View ArticleScag v ride clutch or pto switch
i have a Scag vide that I bought used a couple months ago. It's already been down for hydraulic issues and now when you engage the blades it had a delay until they come on but no delay when you turn...
View ArticleMower dies after replacing belts
Hi guys, I just replaced the transmission belt and blade/drive belt on my '97 exmark metro 36" walk behind. The issue I have is this: when the mower is running/idling the blades are rotating, slowly...
View ArticleBrand new Toro Turfmaster 30" leaking fuel....
Just last week, we purchased a new Toro Turfmaster 30" (22210) with a Kawasaki FJ180V KAI engine. I was reluctant to invest nearly $2k on a glorified push mower, but felt we had enough accounts that...
View ArticleDeere 950A Hydro Tranny?
Hey guys I have a Hydro Tranny that obviously has some issue as it locked up on me after leaking constantly over the past few weeks. The motor never was ran dry but continuously had a small hypo leak...
View ArticleAdd lights to John Deere QuikTrak mower
I recently purchased a John Deere 652R MOD QuikTrak mower, and was interested in adding some lights. I see other manufacturers offer light kits for their mowers, but I can't find any for this one. Has...
View ArticleRedmax trimmer, dies every time I flip it from upside down to rightside up
If that makes any sence... I use the trimmer to edge frequently, and my RedMax trimmer, that's fairly new, will just randomally decide to die, like it's just being shut off, every time I twist it from...
View ArticleTroy Bilt RZT 50 starts then dies
Hi everyone, I had a question about a machine that has me slightly stumped lately. My backup mower is a 2008 Troy Bilt RZT 50" zero turn with a Kohler SV735 (I think). Usually runs awesome, starts on...
View ArticleGood lord it all goes wrong together
So i went out mowing after work. Well my new troy built hedge trimmer starts perfect but as soon as you hit throttle it dies. It is a 4 stroke. My deere z425 will not stripe at all even with a homemade...
View ArticleTHROWBACK THURSDAY
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View Article2 cycle issues
have 2 newer (2014/15) Shindaiwa 242 units. They need to be slightly chocked to run well at WOT. Put some star tron in the fuel to see if it clears it up. Any suggestions? On one of my blue Shindaiwa...
View ArticleTrimmers not lasting!
I am having an issue with weedeaters. I purchased all new weed eaters, edgers, and blowers in December. I switched from echo to reedman to see the difference. Only issues I have are the weed eaters. My...
View ArticleLots of Stihl BR / SR Conversion Information
Hey there folks! A big thanks to John, and Nathan for all the help getting my BR converted to an SR. It took me forever, because one of the parts I purchased new had to come from Germany, and it is...
View ArticleDixie Chopper XF2300
My mower blade belt broke and I can't figure out HOW to get new blade between the two spindles. Do I have to take one off spindle or does that triangle piece come up from the deck? View attachment 329481
View ArticleV Belt Failure Analysis Guide
I found this V belt failure analysis guide. I realize it is published by Briggs & Stratton but the information is applicable to any brand equipment that utilizes V belts....
View ArticleKohler engine smoking on start up issue
Well, as I said in my first post in this thread/link below, I'd let you know what happened with my machine when I found anything out. http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=242411&page=2 The...
View ArticleHydro Gear help
Good morning gentleman, I have a Hustler Fastrak 44 model # 926527. When I acquired it, the previous owner informed me of the right side pump/motor becoming weak. The Hydro Gear model # is 311-2600R...
View ArticleMower Belt Issues HELP!
I have a King Kutter 5' finish mower. Lately, the belts are messing up. There looks to be like diagonal cuts in the bottom of the belt as well as pealing of the outer cover on the belt. This is the...
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