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Kongaman

Removing crankshaft spacer from Craftsman/Tecumseh

Guys, I need to open up the case on an old engine (Craftsman 143.216182/Tecumseh V60-70223G) from a Craftsman 917.285260 shredder/mulcher. Trouble is, there's some kind of collar/spacer affixed to the crank and I can't figure out how to get it off so I can slide the cover over the shaft. It's got..
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2024/06/18 07:45:10
DavidinColorado

Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor will not restart

I have a 1 year old Cub Cadet lawn tractor that will start and stay running if I start it by priming the carburetor with a little gas. Fuel filter and fuel pump seem to be working. When I stop the tractor, basically it automatically turns the engine off when I get off the seat, it will not restart. ..
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2024/06/13 08:39:10
DavidinColorado

Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor will not restart

I have a 1 year old Cub Cadet lawn tractor that will start and stay running if I start it by priming the carburetor with a little gas. Fuel filter and fuel pump seem to be working. When I stop the tractor, basically it automatically turns the engine off when I get off the seat, it will not restart. ..
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2024/06/12 08:56:32
CTwoodtick

Lawn tractor not moving when hitting gas

Hi all, I’m not sure if this is the best place for my question, but I have a John Deere L110 that I just changed the tires on. I noticed when I went to takeoff one of the rear tires that a small, maybe 2 inch little piece of steel fell on the ground. I think it fell from the groove that is on the ax..
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2024/06/09 18:13:38
Jobflobadob

2 Stroke Piston Orientation (Engine Failure)

Hello, my Name is Ryan. I have been a long time lurker on this forum for various engines but first time poster. I have an Earthquake MC43 2 stroke tiller which I was given that would not run at all, but had perfect spark. After draining the old rotten fuel, and replacing the carb, fuel lines/filter ..
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2024/06/09 17:46:43
NickB2513

Unable to find Manuals and parts list

Hello all, I've been searching for over a week for the Manual and parts lists for my Briggs & Stratton engine. Its a 11.5 HP I/C OVH engine. Model number shows as FAMILY: 5BSXS.3442VM 276012 I've searched on the Website and it says 'Not found' I'm wanting to replace the air filter, oil filter an..
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2024/05/29 08:44:29
davefr

8HP Briggs from Troy Bilt Tiller- Troubleshooting next steps? SOLVED

My old Troy Bilt tiller has an original 8 HP Briggs flat head engine that has run flawlessly for years . (well cared for and minimal use). I start it up and go towards the garden without even dropping the tines in dirt and it makes a horrible screeching sound followed by very loud backfire and then ..
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2024/05/27 19:50:17
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B & S Running at High RPM

I have a 21HP B&S on a Craftsman rider. During the last mow the engine began operating at a much higher RPM in the "run" throttle position . It was not surging. Engine rpm would reduce when throttle backed off. Check of RPM in run position showed 4000 rpm. It would run at about 3500 at low throt..
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2024/05/26 16:09:56
MrWill

Carb replacement for nikki carb on 19hp briggs & stratton jd l110

My carb ...Nikki # 799255 needs replacing...anyone know what to replace it with other than an expensive OEM one? Tried rebuilding and the plate that the main jet sits in will no longer hold the jet in place. TIA..
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2024/05/15 19:20:01
arbateman

Briggs valve guide repair

Hi, I have a briggs 407677-0229-E1 (craftsman ride mower)It has had a valve bearing slip (over heating, mouse nest etc.) It bent two push rods. The real problem is that there seems to be a small crack in one of the valve guides. I can't seem to find the guides for sale; I know that they are not real..
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2024/05/13 20:52:18

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