Defective ignition switch?

Well, to try and make a long story a little shorter I have a Murray riding mower from 2003. It has a Briggs and Stratton engine on it. Water got into the original switch and caused it to lock up. I put a new ignition switch in it but I never got around to testing it because the battery was dead and it was at a family members house. So it sat under a tarp for about 3 months until they decided they wanted me to fix it up. The problem I'm having is when I crank it, it cranks over fine but I...

Defective ignition switch?

Cub cadet 2166 spark problems

I recently got this 2166 for a deal estate sale has a ch16s now wires were chewed-chopped idk on the coil/ignition side of the harness Believe motor been swapped tractor has about 360 hours motor appear to have 200 range according to newer filter but issue is I tried to check spark knelt on the pedal not thinking about kill switch as I've killed the ones in my last 2 MTDs got couple sparks then nothing next day I sat on the seat no spark until I let off the (start) position then couple...

Cub cadet 2166 spark problems

Is this normal for a new TORO Recycler Mower??

Just purchased a new TORO Recycler 20340 Mower with the B&S 163cc engine. I have only used it twice, but each time after the engine has run about 4-5 minutes, the engine will briefly sputter about a half second or so like it is running out of gas, then run normally once again for about the same time period and repeat the same scenario. It has brand new fresh gas that I put into it so I seriously doubt it is a bad gas issue. Otherwise the engine runs just fine, and it uses a lot less gas than...

Is this normal for a new TORO Recycler Mower??

HRN Smart Drive, How does it work (vary travel speed)?

On the new Honda HRN (i.e. HRN216) series movers how does Smart Drive vary the mowers travel speed? Seems like I heard that it's a slipping belt system and
the transmission pivots to tighten the belt. The tighter the belt the faster the mower moves.
If that's true, that design doesn't keep the pullies aligned (parallel) which is seems to violate design rules. Prevent the belt from coming off a pulley?

Could find only minor mention of it after searching this forum.

How does it work?

Sump gasket bolt tightening sequence and torque

I have a B&S 33S877-0013 engine in a Husqvarna CTH2138HR ride on. I am about to replace the cam in the engine and have a new sump gasket, oil seal, etc. I can't find the tightening sequence for the sump bolts. Does anyone have a diagram or point me to one?
What are the torque specs for tightening the the belt pulley bolt and engine mounting screws on the frame?

Appreciate your help.

Sears 42" Deck Belt too short

I had a deck belt wear out on my Kohler engine 15.5hp 42" deck. I ordered another belt online since the original manual says the belt is 88" belt. The belt came in today and seemed a hair too short but did fit.
The belt is too short and the belt spins the blades some before I lift the engage lever. But the lever did lock in place so I started cutting the grass.

the belt broke in 20 minutes.

If the book says 88" but the belt is too short what does one do now?

Hustler blows 30 amp fuse when key is turned to "on"

I have a 2016 Fastrak 52" mower with grass catcher, model 933432, (Kawasaki engine, 82 hrs.) it died on me while mowing, but I re started it, and it ran about 30 seconds and died again. now it blows the 30 amp inline fuse every time I turn the ignition switch to the on position. I looked at all the wiring, and did not see anything that looked like it had any ware on it at all. I pulled the plastic cover...​

Hustler blows 30 amp fuse when key is turned to "on"

Troy Bilt 42T Won't Move

I have a Troy Bilt 42T (made in 2018) that quit moving. The engine runs, blades turn, but when I engage the gear to move in forward or reverse I saw some white smoke from the front. I checked the belts and they are intact.

i plan to check the idler pulleys.

Is there any other way to diagnose the problem?

Model Number 13A277BS066
Serial 1F078B30020

150BT carb issue

I have a 150BT backpack blower. the last month or so it’s been really hard to start. Maybe like 25 pulls. Normally 3-4. The primer bulb makes noise like it is working, but I don’t think it is. If I remove spark plug and dump a small but of gas directly in, it starts instantly.
I thought that the primer and the fuel followed the same route through the carb. So how could it run, but the primer not push fuel through the same orifices. BTW I removed fuel line from one side and primed...

150BT carb issue

19 HP Opposed twin

What tachometer measure devise do you use to set 3600 RPM for this

Smoke and oil from the exhaust

Just finish cleaning the carb on my B/S mod 40m777. It had been setting up for about two years. Carb cleaning went very well. Put it all back together, fired up just great but all of a sudden I've got a cloud of white smoke all over and a good bit of oil is being spewed out of exhaust. I shut it down to see if I can find the problem. Oil left in crankcase is clean but the oil being spewed out is totally black.
Any clues as where to start. I can go as far as an overhaul if necessary. But it...

Smoke and oil from the exhaust

Need a diagram for the insulation of the linkage to the carburetor for a Kohler courage 20 hp

Need a Diagram for the installation of the linkage to the carburetor for a Kohler courage 20 hp

John Deere - 210 - Electric PTO Belt Replacement Help!

Hello!

I have a John Deere 210, but I cannot find the manual on it. The belt that is on there now is M40223, but there is so much slack that when the PTO switch is engaged, it does not engage the belt. There is a handle on the front bumper, but I cannot turn it any further to pull that spring tighter. It's as far as it can go, because the bar that the spring is attached to cannot go any further forward. Any ideas? Is this even the correct belt?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

19HP Opposed Twin

Engine runs wide open--why

Coil for PB58T P4841

I'm having trouble finding a parts diagram with the P# on the blower. Just checking to see if this one works.
Echo OEM Leaf Blower Ignition Coil A411001620

D140 W/B&S 656CC V twin: Loses one cylinder intermittently.

D140 - DOM 042413 - Briggs & Stratton 40 V-Twin engine - 48" deck.

Runs normally for first 1/2 hour, then engine slows down. Runs slow (maybe 80% to 90% of normal RPM with throttle lever staying at same setting) for about 10 minutes or so and then goes back to normal RPM. Then alternates between running at normal and slow RPM in 10 to 15 minute cycles.

Fuel delivery and governor checked out okay. Friend was using mower and I heard it running from a distance and notice exhaust sounds...

D140 W/B&S 656CC V twin: Loses one cylinder intermittently.

Stihl Specs Discrepancy for Ign Module to Flywheel

Hey everyone! I've got a Stihl BG 86 blower that I just purchased and runs like crap. Going through all the things it could be, I've settled on the ignition module and flywheel, but my problem is with the CORRECT SPECIFICATION for the gap.

The Stihl software that you folks were kind enough to pass along shows the attached pages in the Workshop Manual, which show the following:
a) from the BG 86 Specs in the Workshop Manual: gap = .15-.30mm
b) from the BG 86 Testing and Setting Data also...

Stihl Specs Discrepancy for Ign Module to Flywheel

Greetings from Panama City Florida the Redneck Riviera, LA (Lower Alabama) or the dismal swamp.

Found this researching repairs for a Hurricane Michael damaged Craftsman R1000. Going to need some help getting it started.

help with PTO slippage issues

i have a 20hp twin briggs that had a blown head gasket that soaked the entire front end above and below

i cleaned it all up and replaced the belts and everything is functioning ok except the PTO that was working perfectly before all this happened

now the PTO is only turning the blades at 1/4-1/5th normal speed but the belt isnt slipping so i assume it has to be the PTO has oil inside the clutch

the question is, how to fix this? should i just soak the entire PTO in a bucket of gas to clean...

help with PTO slippage issues

JD 777 72" Left drive motor weak/squalling

Greetings Y'all...!

Concerning my JD Zero Turn 777, 72", 1020 hrs.: The left drive has become weaker than the right side and it squalls(makes noise, lol) under load. Hydraulic fluid changed etc... I have to put the left side drive handle full-forward and use the right stick for directional control... Anyone have this issue and resolved it? I'm not sure if it's a pump issue, or a drive issue...? Thanks in advance for your help! Tim