Redmax 8500 problems
I did a quick search and found nothing on this. My redmax 8500 died the other day, and would not restart. I took off the intake to look in the carb. The carb and tube were caked with dirt. It was also...
View ArticleStihl backpack problem
Is this part of my blower supposed to spin freely? The tube will not swivel properly and I think this is the issue. View attachment 333496
View ArticleAnother Kawasaki bites the dust
Kawasaki fx30va on 3 year old vride fails. Unit had around 1200 hours and was burning oil. The lifter loosened up and post failed. I will need new head. Big dilemma to repair it replace. hate to put...
View Articlejohn deere BP45
I have this 1995 vintage model that was very lightly used. It is not the BP45LE. The engine was running at operating speed with the throttle lock on when it was turned off. It would not re-start. No...
View ArticleGroundsmaster 4000D fan clutch
Does anyone know of a cross reference number for the fan clutch on a 2004 4000D? Wondering who made them? Thanks!
View ArticleExmark Vantage Question?
So I just purchased this Exmark Vantage X-Series 48" and one of the Springs on the ECS Handles is broken, so I was looking behind the Knee Pad. And found a Large Fuel Filter that isn't connected to...
View ArticlePoint me in the right direction.
2011-12 scam cheetah 34 kohler. First issues is I have to turn the key multiple times to get to try to start. When it does try it acts like the battery is dead and only turns over for a few seconds....
View ArticleEquipment Winter Storage
Figured I throw out a thread for tips on Winter Storage for Lawn Care Equipment since we are all at that Stage of the Year. Handhelds, Push Mower, & Most Importantly... Your Mowers! I Change Oil in...
View ArticleBr600 HELP! my fault
So I'm a big believer in trial and error and becoming your own mechanic with that said I messed up. I have a br600 that my guys did not use enough mix and burnt the rings... so i found a good deal for...
View ArticleBlower problem... Bogs down with added throttle...
Hey, I have a Husqvarna B165 backpack blower... just this week it started having problems... I almost ran it out of gas and I noticed I couldn't keep the rpms up at all, but it kept running for a while...
View ArticleDeep Cycle Battery swap
This may sound strange but i'd like to swap the stock battery on my Toro zero turn with a deep cycle battery. The engine is a 22hp (725cc) Kohler.I don't have space for a dual battery setup. I have not...
View ArticleAre 'regular" V belts EVER better than Kevlar? Also, OC = length standard?
Is there ever a situation where a non-Kevlar V belt would out perform a Kevlar belt, or should I just always buy Kevlar? --------- Also suppose an OEM part # says something like 1/2" X 34". Does 34"...
View Article2013 Scag Cheetah, ZT 5400 leaking oil
I purchased a used Scag Cheetah a few months ago with only 186 hours on it. I serviced the entire mower, all fluids, belts filters, etc. I didn't notice any oil leaking from my right side ZT5400 until...
View ArticleAnother Kawasaki problem FH541V
This one has a head leak at 700hrs and of course burning oil. This is my third fh541v....all burn oil one bit dust,this one head leak. Apparently bolts failed gasket looked okay. View attachment 333624...
View Article"#18 hyperbolic gear oil"? SAE30? mower gear box?
I just bought one of these mowers used: http://www.worldlawnpowerequipment....ads/2012/06/WY28-Operators-Manual-2009-01.pdf I want to change the gear oil in case it wasn't changed after the initial 80...
View Articlestihl fs85 not running spark questions?????
hi, ok bought it from home owner not running, took home went to start could tell no spark, pulled plug all wet. cleaned tried again same thing. next checked for spark holding plug tip to top of head...
View ArticleSthil BP550 surges
Still BP 550 surges during operation, them continues to surge until it loses power and won't go past idle.
View ArticleThought the Stihl 600 threw a rod.
It made a terrible screeching noice,shut it off right away.Come to find out an exhaust bolt fell out,the balancer picked it up and shot it through the recoil.The bolt lodged in a way acting as a lathe...
View ArticleHydro Gear ZT-3400 Oil Change Help?
I'm doing the first oil change on my ZT-3400 transaxle. Anyone know the correct procedure? Why does the oil on one side look super clean and the other is a bit dirty?
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