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Bob39

Help finding engine zone control cable

I am trying to locate the following: Engine Zone Control Cable #851664This is for a Sears Craftsman mower 4.0 HP 20" Cut.According to Sears, the part is no longer available and I have been unableto find it elsewhere. Is there an equivalent I can use? Can I just measureand find something with the sam..
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2025/06/15 16:22:07
fijimark

Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down

I am at my wits end. I cannot get the RPM on this Honda GCV160 to go down. I have adjusted the idle screw and the governor arm. I can't get it to reduce. Here's what I'm talking about..
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2025/06/05 15:49:09
berntd

Briggs & Stratton Classic not running well. Carburetor broken?

Hello, I have a mower that runs pretty poorly in that is runs and stutters. I can see puffs of black smoke from the exhaust every time it stutters. The spark plug goes black with soot, indicating rich running. I have serviced that carburetor with new diaphragm, gasket and cleaned it all with carb cl..
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2025/06/01 15:40:51
islayhawk

briggs and stratton Quantum xm

I have a Quantum xm 12f802 - 1959- b The governor spring has broken. When I go online the parts list shows 2 springs..does this engine have 2. There is only one on it but the mower has never run properly since I bought it 3rd hand so possibly there was 2..
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2025/05/21 14:14:18
ELVIS

Lawn Mower Primer Bulb

Hi Everyone, I have a question about my MTD lawn mower primer bulb. It leaks when i push it so its done. I can squeeze just enough gas through it to get the mower to start for a few seconds, then it dies. Am i correct in thinking that since the primer is broken, the mower loses fuel vacumn to keep i..
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2025/05/18 07:16:08
grov672

Help Needed with 19 HP Intek Briggs & Stratton Engine – Compression Issue After 2 Rotation

Hey all, I am not a mechanic by any stretch, but I love to wrench on stuff and have found many solutions based on YouTube/message board guidance. I’m working on a 19 HP Intek Briggs & Stratton engine (2012), and I’m completely stumped. The engine will turn over, but after about two rotations, it..
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2025/05/17 15:52:53
DanaO

Husqvarna Engine Smoke

I have -the Briggs engine with 590 hours on it. After winter I went to start it up this year, and it wouldn't catch, had to use a ton of starter fluid. But the engine started smoking , when engaging the blades. Plus some small leaking oil. When I turn off the mower, and unscrew the oil cap, there is..

2025/05/13 14:29:23
jdrap

1/2 inch belt or 5/8

murray 465306x8a drive/motion belt calls for a 37 x112ma. I looked up this belt and it is a 5/8. I have a 1/2 inch belt on hand. Any problem running the 1/2 inch until I get the 5/8 belt delivered/ thanks..
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2025/05/11 06:53:16
Hanks GameBirds

1995 MTD Yard Tractor

Does anyone know how to find the model number on a yard tractor if the sticker is gone from under the seat… I only know it’s a 95’ model by the number on the motor - . It’s got a 42”deck..
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2025/05/09 18:12:02
Cstephens202

Craftsman LT1500 valve lash goes out of spec when blades engage

Every time I engage the blades on my Craftsman LT1500, the valve lash goes out of spec (loosens) and I get popping sounds. I adjust the engine to TDC, and re spec the lash, and tighten the lock screws down good. This happens within a minute of engaging the blades but no issues when not under load. S..

2025/05/06 08:08:22

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