Recent content by gary_g5

I have an old 3165 that has had a variety of issues over the years. The latest that just started this year is that after about 30 minutes of mowing, the engine starts to falter a few times and then shuts off. I can usually restart it a few times and drive for 30 seconds and then it shuts off...

This may seem like a simple question, but I can't find info anywhere, so I thought I'd ask. I have a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 16HP engine that I just did some work on and now I need to replace the gasket between the air cleaner housing and the carburetor. One side of the new gasket has...

My engine is completely covered with oil and grease and debris. See the picture below. I need to clean the alternator coils and areas that have non-metal components. All the engine degreasers I've seen say they can only be used on metal and not on wires, plastic, or paint. So what should I...

My CC 3165 started leaking oil last fall. It was a pretty slow leak at first, probably 10 or 12 big drops after sitting for a week. But the last couple days I've been out plowing snow with it, and now after I park it and come back an hour later, there will be at least an ounce or more that's...

I've had a CC 3165 for 4 years now. I just noticed that after being store all winter, the headlights and taillights don't work anymore. I checked the fuses in the fuseblock under the hood, but they're all fine. Could it be a blown bulb or broken wire somewhere that's causing them all to stop...