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2 or 4 cycle trimmer

Need to buy a new trimmer. I might get more than just the basic. Thinking echo. I know they ahve 4 cycle. Is this worth getting. being a more complex and slower rpm engine with higher hp, it should be...

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Shin T260 bad vibration and leaving oil residue around engine

I have had my Shindiawa t260 for nearly ten years. Has worked great over the years even after installing the speed feed head. I cut about 2 hours a week on our property with most grass not being overly...

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Kawasaki fh 680v hard to start hot

Older engine starts up and runs fine cold but after shut down it becomes difficult to start . It will eventually start after several attempts . If it cools off for a few minutes or so it will start...

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Toro dealer problems

i bought a 2016 toro Titan mx5400, I don't care to hear that the toro is not a full commercial mower, blah blah blah. (All the guys in our area run them to 2,300 hours then swap it out for a new Titan,...

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Stay safe my friends .........

I have friends from Florida all the way up the east coast. I did not think this storm would take this direction all of a sudden at the last minute. I thought it was going to hit the Miss Ala coast and...

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Echo SRM-210 won't start, tried everything I can think of

Hello all, first post. I have an Echo SRM-210 trimmer that has been great for many seasons. It used to belong to my dearly departed grandfather, who worked on and repaired small engines for a good...

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Adding 3wd to Toro greensmaster 3150

Hello, gentlemen. As many of you know winter is coming. In some places quicker than others. I work at a particularly soggy course in Washington, especially during the winter, and I am curious about...

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TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART

For those of you fond of posting and using TS flowcharts : View attachment 330446

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Exmark later z , hydeo system making odd sound

Exmark has developed a loud sound at either hydro pump or wheel motor, can really hear it at idle. Not a screeching sound, but kind of a pulse waaah-waaah-waaah, sorry hard to describe. No loss of...

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Kohler not getting power to start

It's gotta be something stupid simple. I loaded the mower this morning drove to the job and it started to kick on the fuel pump then cut off. Now it won't turn on the fuel pump to prime like it used...

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Snapper RER with 9 hp stopped running can't restart

I have a Snapper RER SRT120 (301013E) that I put a 9 hp Briggs and Stratton (28B702 1154-E1) with electric start. I fixed it up and it's been running good changed blade,oil,spark plug, battery and belt...

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SCAG Tiger Cub pto issues.

Hey all, new issue has risen from my 2007 scag tiger cub. I was cutting a yard and had to disengage the pto to cross a gravel driveway. When I went to engage the blades again nothing happened. Pull on...

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Kawasaki fc540v-ks00

so I have this Kawasaki 17hp beast. It's in my gt262 Deere. It's the later version so no igniter. Started having starting issues after heated up. Let sit for 2 hrs or so, run fine till you shutoff....

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kohler dsai conversion

i have a cv740 motor... coil is going out when it gets warm. second coil in 2 yrs... someone told me to da a dsai conversion.... so I google it and find a service bulletin and it says kohler no longer...

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Blower chugs when I throttle it

Got a used stihl br420. New carb, filter, and plug. Today I did one yard and it was fine. Go to my 2nd and it doesn't want run full speed, idle is fine but to run wide open I have to keep squeezing the...

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Bobcat 610 hydraulic system

I have an old Bobcat 610 with an air cooled Wisconsin gas engine. I believe I have some air in the hydraulic system. I repaired the coupler on the shaft that drives the hydraulic pump and then checked...

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Gravely Pro Stance 48 LEMON

Hello everyone, I am in need of some dire advice from my fellow LCO's. I purchased a Pro Stance 48" new from the showroom floor back in June 2015. I chose the Gravely because of the build quality and...

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Belt Cover Latch Swell Replacement

I have a toro Z553. I replace the latch swell but they quickly wear out, and they are not cheap. Is there a better replacement product or a better way to attach the belt covers?

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Update my Exmark turf tracer 23hp kohler to a kohler efi

So, I have a 2003 exmark turf tracer with a kohler command cv23 carb unit. The engine is pretty much on its way out and I have already decided to buy a kohler ecv630 23hp efi unit. The motor came...

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HELP! Gravely 252 Bogged Down/Stalled in Grass and Won't Restart!

Man would I appreciate your help. If you are near that it includes bacon and beer - whatever! Homeowner and some mechanical knowledge. 2013 Gravely 252 with Kawasaki FX730V with 143 hours. Was mowing...

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