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Voltage regulators are almost always wired hot. Meaning not switched. The VR is suppose to shut down the path. If you unplug your VR...

I quit greasing my tractor in the living room at my wife's request. This could be why...

It's hard to tell from the video. When you are there, you get pops from the airbox. Maybe listen again for that. A similar sound is made...

That pop is likely due to one of the mains being at least partially clogged. You can clean these externally much of the time in place...

So you're saying it spits / pops? On these normally one main jet is partially clogged. RPMS are considerably low. The model and type on...

Enjoy. The new Kias and Hyundais are real sweet.

I'd chase it. Ground the spark plug wires and crank it over before installing the spark plugs.

I don't have that manual. You can get one on EBay for 25$

The brake pads that Randy refers to, are frankly a money grab by B&D. They wear way faster than typical deck brakes due to the design...

Amazon has the basic arm for 10$ I bought one of those and then repad them ahead with the good pad and rivets. We get to do these a lot. PPD

Sticker shock should of went out the window a few years ago. Was just looking at a 42" Cub Cadet this morning with the manual pto...

If you are putting 12 VDC on one clutch terminal and grounding the other, if the clutch is good it will fire.

Reds fade so bad. When I weld on a deck bracket, I've found that value red paint the Co-op has strangely matched the best for touch up...

I've long known there are big differnces in Islay or Speyside versus Highland Scotch, or even different brands and styles of bourbon...

If push comes to shove, cut the shaft off so you can work with it. Heat / press etc.