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Rick A

Mower engine won't run slow

Hi all,New guy. I have a Kohler courage SV590 and a Dosens carb off a same-size B&S engine. The engine starts right up and runs at higher speeds but dies at about half speed when I try to idle it. I've cleaned the carb out with cleaner and wired out all the little holes but no help. I assume it'..
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2023/12/06 19:33:35
1stoplc706

Honda HRX 217

I have a old Honda HRX217 that I'm looking to rebuild. Will a commercial engine like a Kohler Command Pro or Kawasaki FJ180 engine work?..
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2023/12/06 07:40:27
LaCruz

Oregon Spark Tester

The inline Oregon Spark Tester 42-087 has a clip for grounding, and an uninsulated terminal that hooks up to spark plug wire. Is the other terminal, that sits at about a 45 degree angle and except for the end, is covered by a black insulating material, a ground also? If it is, the spark does not hav..
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2023/11/30 20:18:21
Juhan

reassembling Tecumseh HM100 159287P - seeking torque spec for bolts closing crankcase

I am reassembling the engine. Ordered parts and using Technician Manual. Charts charts and tables not clearly identifying case cover nor naming bolts with torque spec. Tried sending message to website "contact" and directed to join Forum. Have diagram if more clarification needed. Direct contact als..
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2023/11/02 19:17:56
Leedhead3

Out of Ideas

Hello I have a Duromax XP10000e generator powered by a 439cc engine. This generator has about 5-10 hours of use on it. Not too long ago when starting, it started surging and after a few minutes it would die. It was a an absolute pain to restart only for it to die. I tore down and cleaned th..
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2023/10/31 13:32:35
surrymower

12.5 Briggs and Stratton for a Snapper Mower will not start after exhaust valve repair

I just replaced the exhaust valve on a 12.5 HP Briggs and I can't get it to start. The motor stopped running and I found out the exhaust valve broke off. I replaced the exhaust valve and set the rocker arm gap to .04. I am getting gas, fire and have compression...
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2023/10/31 08:27:03
CTDRide

Honda GX35 Broken Part/Need Help Idenifying

Howdy Everyone, My Honda Versattach UMC435 got dropped on the power head and a plastic part came off. The power head no longer will idle. It either has to have the trigger pressed to run or it bogs and dies when RPMs get low enough. I was not the one using it when it was dropped so I have no idea..
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2023/10/12 21:21:32
Bigsmittyand1

Stihl hedge trimmer

Greetings I have replaced the fuel filter, spark plug and carb in my HS45 hedge trimmer. When it starts I get smoke then it dies when I squeeze trigger. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance..
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2023/10/05 18:00:49
IsaacRodz20

Kohler CH730, is this engine toast? Any possible fix? picture in post

Is this as bad as i think it is, what do you guys think..
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2023/10/05 17:14:00
Dieselhunter

Predator 212 hemi.

Very hard to pull even without spark plug..
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2023/09/26 10:19:28

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