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marcus8807 Welcome to TBN 📣 I don't have an answer for you, but I'm sure someone will come along with some suggestions. Richard

I hate to disagree with tom P, but you really should use a gasket sealant on that. They make gasket sealant for a reason. Also run a file over the head and cylinder mating surfaces to make sure that they are flat. Check the head carefully. If you run the file over the head in the area where...

WOW, independent front suspension with shocks even. That is one mean machine. Richard

I also have a 49 year old Sears side-by-side refrigerator that is still going strong. I did have to replace the defrost timer and a ice cube maker temp sensor. Other than that, it's been great. Also have a 45 year old Sears whole house A/C that I have had never had to have serviced. A few...

I see a lot of posters here say that they have installed solar panels on their roof. My question is, how much more does removing and replacing the panels add to the cost of replacing the roof on your house ? It is my guess that the average roofer will not touch the panels and you must hire a...

Sad to see that. Does he store this outside ?

That wiring diagram is really poor. The person who made that should be taken to the wood shed for instructions. There is nothing in the diagram that shows what the switches connect in the various positions. OP - is your engine air cooled or water cooled ? Richard

You don't say if there is already any paint on the wood. I would never use water based paint on anything that is exposed to the weather. A few years ago, I put new plywood deck on my small trailer and use a water based paint on it. One year later the paint is all washed off. I went to a...

I have had good results with my Lowes purchases. The latest one was a clothes washer. My 30 year old Sears Kenmore finally gave up. If you have purchased a new washer in the last 5 to 8 years, you know how hard it is to get a washer that cleans clothes. I looked at several different stores for...

I understand that the deck engagement is via a hand operated lever. I assume that the lever moves two pulleys that tighten the deck belt. Several issues could cause the problem you are experiencing. 1. The belt is too short and does not completely disengage when you move the lever to stop...

I don't know how the FTC would be involved. I believe I did contact the local FBI office and they just blew me off. So much for our government helping. Richard

Cashier's checks are the easiest to fake. Years ago, I had a race car for sale. Got some e-malls from a supposed buyer. He ask me how much i wanted for the car and if I could ship it for him. I told him I can not ship, must pick up. A week later, I get a cashiers check in the mail made out for...

If you are seeing the post and can respond to post, then you are good. Some new outlets will required you to turn off you ad blocker, but you should be able to just turn it off for just that site. Richard

Gryz - you said that you know your way around tools, why would you pay someone else to do what you can do ?

I don't know, but welcome to TBN 📣 I'm sure that someone will be here soon with that answer. Richard

OK I'll take that bet. $20 is yours if you touch a "garden tractor" with video proof. Richard

OK fixed it. Apparently I had some incorrect settings on the ad blocker. Got it sorted out now. I guess it has nothing to do with Google Chrome, other than the ad blocker is extension add on to Chrome. So the ad's have been there all along, but I had never seen them until yesterday. Richard

I am using a lap top running Windows 7 premium and my browser is Google Chrome. Here is a screen capture: I don't know, but sure looks like advertisement to me. Richard

When did this start ? Noticed it for the first time this eve. Richard

NO, no. The meteor that hit the ocean just off of what is now the eastern part of Mexico cause so much pollution in the air, that the world turned cold and the vegetation that the dinosaurs ate died off, and thus, so did the dinosaurs. Richard

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Welcome to TBN 📣 Sorry I can't help you with your issue. I'm sure someone with experience with that will jump in here. Richard

Perhaps a few well placed band-wraps are the answer. Richard

Yep, sounds like the engine is searching for the right speed (rpm). Are there both low and high speed adjustment's jets on the carb ? If so, set the low speed a little richer.

Can you post a photo of the unit and a close up of the circuit board. Perhaps someone will recognize it. If the sprayer was originally powered by a 18V battery, then you should not have to worry about the motor. A lot of battery powered tools use 18V batteries. So there are alot of 18v...

Sorry to bust your balloon, but there are thousands of "parts" in you EV. Computers, energy management systems and other controls all require parts. Not moving parts, but parts that can fail just as well as a moving part. I have worked as an engineer for over 30 years designing electronic...

Well it depends on what you are comparing "snapped me into my seat" to. Tires only have a certain amount of grip, they don't know if they are mounted on a Tesla or a Corvette. So yes, pressing down on the variable resister that used to be the throttle and asking the electric motor to get going...

My guess is that there is a reverse voltage protection diode some place that became shorted when you applied the voltage wrong. Is there a circuit board ? What brand and model is the sprayer ? Richard

I agree with dirtoys. I assume that the deck is engaged buy an electric clutch. I would suspect some poor ground connections. You will need to check all of you grounds, including the one from the battery negative. Richard

I don't see the need to replace the harness. Just inspect the wires and connecters. Splice and cover wires that are damaged and replace sections that are burned away.

I would say that the guy who put this back together had no idea what he was doing. I don't have the same tractor that you have, but just looking at the photo you sent, this just looks all wrong. In this photo that I have edited, you can see that the support arm is way out of wack. Also notice...

You can lead a horse to water, But

OK good deal, glad you got it working again.

Rolltide - Welcome to TBN 📣 Does the owners manual explain the trouble codes ? Before you start throwing parts at it, measure the battery voltage. A fully charged battery should read: A fully charged cell at 80 degrees F would show a specific gravity of 1.265. If all six cells are fully...

Does the engine run ?

Yep, look like a cable. possible a throttle cable came in contact with the battery positive terminal. See attached. The arrow points to a bare cable.

You said that when you try to start, you hear a "click". I think that the click you hear is either a relay or the starter solenoid. To me, that means that the start circuit is complete, but that the battery voltage/current is not getting to the starter. You need to do the little test I suggested.

OK here is a start. Take your volt meter and connect it to the wires that attache to the battery, not on the battery post. Then turn the start/run switch to attempt to start. Note what the battery voltage reads before turning the switch to start and what the voltage is with the switch in the...

WOW such great creativity. I hope the war doesn't get him.

Depending on exactly what type of connector and terminals you have, see this video for the flat blade female terminal removal. And this video does a real good job explaing the spade type terminals...

Interesting that the machine has gone on for over 20 years without any tranny issues, Now changing tranny oil seems to be on the list. Here is something that happened to me. Not on a lawn tractor, but my car. It is a 1997 Camaro Z28 with the auto transmission. The car has about 160,000 miles on...

Sorry, but I can not see the oil leak you are talking about. Perhaps if you would edit the pic and add a circle around the aria where the leak is. That might help.

Colorado56 Welcome to TBN 📣 Richard

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If your sure that the switch is bad, just start taking it apart, you know, destroy it and then after connecting the harness connector to the back of the new switch, just plug the new one into the hole.

Had the same thing happen on a Craftsman z-turn that I changed oil on. The guy came back a few weeks later complaining that the oil filter was leaking. Now on this machine, you can't really get a good grip on the filter, so when he came back, I had to improvise. Guess it worked, didn't come back...

Does the user manual have any info ?

Must be a typo here, just looked at the X350 with the 48 inch deck and it clearly shows only one belt on the deck plus the engine to deck drive belt.

Good news and nice work.

Bill - Welcome to TBN 📣 Don't know if you noticed but the last post before yours is two years old.

Did a lot of searching on the internet for a wiring diagram. Could not find a readable one for free. Lots of manuals for sale. My suggestion, start following the wire to the PTO clutch from the switch. You can use a push tack to get into the insulation and make contact with the wire inside. I...

Can you be a little more specific. Is that a L240, LT240 or ? What engine does it have and what year of manufacture ? Richard

I'm with beenthere, that deck looks good for it's age. I'm not sure what you mean by "There are literarily soldered holes in the deck" You Brits talk funny. Do you mean that it has been welded ?

You have a broken wire some place. and the electricity is leaking out. (kidding) But there does seem to be a broken wire. Do you have the owners or service manual ? Could be a fuse or a circuit breaker issue. Also some manufactures put fusible links in the wiring. If you have the manual, the...

X474 Welcome to TBN 📣 Richard Is this what your switch looks like?

Try ACE hardware. The big box stores will not have this, if your lucky, the big box store may have a straight 2x4.

Bennet - Welcome to TBN 📣 Yep, looks like a lawn mower deck. You did mention the price of the custom deck. Richard

I love it when thing fix themselves.

Is this the fencer that you have ?

How are you using the "tester" and what is your tester ? I use a small electric fencer to keep deer out of my small flower bed. Works great. I have a video of a deer going up to the fence and getting a shock on it's nose. This is the second year I have the fence up and don't have any more...

dlabrie - here you go. https://www.surpluscenter.com/Wheels/Wheel/Pneumatic-Wheels/13x5-00-6-Orange-Wheel-w-Bushing-1-4143.axd 13x5.00-6 Orange Wheel w/Bushing ITEM NUMBER: 1-4143 PRICE: $16.95 SPECIFICATIONS Size 13X5.00-6 O.D. 13" Tread Turf Tread width 4" Bore 3/4" diam. Bore Thru-Length 3"...

I have used outdoor plywood on my trailer, but it's not a big as yours. However, I suggest, as others have, to use treated pine boards, but use oil based paint on the wood. I have had good luck with the oil based paint, I tried water based once, what a disaster ! Good luck with your re-flooring.

Yep, no more rubbing, but now it's got a big crack going on, will soon be completely broken.

What engine do you have ?

In the OP's post, his issue was that it was blowing fuses. You apparently do not have the same issue. You did not respond to Beenthere's suggestion to check your battery connections and grounds. You need to do that. Also can you post a photo of the "board" that you referenced to ? The schematic...

A lot of hearing aids now have Bluetooth ability and you can use a remote mike that the other person can wear with a cord around their neck or just clip on their clothing. I found that using the remote mike worked great in situations like a restaurant, Also the mike is directional, so it mostly...

OK let us know if it works now.

Did you clean the carb ? If so, what did you use to clean it with ? Did you used compressed air to blow out the carb ports ? Most carbs have a hard rubber or nylon type seat in the float valve bottom. It is possible that it moved out of place during the cleaning process. It is most likely...

Can you give us some background on this ? Why do you have the carb off of the mower ? Are the new parts from a kit that you purchased ? Richard

The OP stated that when he went to start, the fuse would blow. Are you having that same trouble ?

I would guess a bad ground someplace. Battery ground, engine ground ?

Congratulations laptop on your new purchase. Did you buy this at a big box store ? Let us know how this works for you. Richard

Seven speed manual shift riding lawn mower: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Troy-Bilt-Pony-42-in-15-5-HP-Briggs-and-Stratton-Engine-7-Speed-Manual-Drive-Gas-Riding-Lawn-Tractor-CA-Compliant-Pony-42-CA/314854325#overlay That was easy to find. Richard

I guess I should have made myself more clear. The whole idea of using an oil pump to drive two hydraulic motors is, in my mind, never a good idea. If you don't want you machine to fail in five years, don't buy a unit that is driven by a oil pump. Get a machine that has a manual shift and has...

You should have purchase a unit with gears and a shift lever. No loosing power until it goes KABANG, then you can just look for a replacement.

Does it start in spite of the backfire ?

For those people who are affected by this storm and who rely on battery operated saws may be in trouble. From: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/us/florida-tornado-deaths.html The Weather Service advised people in the affected areas to secure loose items and warned that there could be power...

Mapper - another thing you could try is to take the throttle/choke assy out of the dash and take it apart and see if there is some way to add friction to the throttle lever.

Does your carb look like this with only two line going to it ? If it is, in this video the guy says that the bulb pressurises the fuel tank. If the fuel tank cover does not seal the opening to be air tight, or of the one way valve in the cap is malfunctioning, then you will never pressures...

From here: https://pj1.com/blog/brake-cleaner-and-carburetor-cleaner/ July 27, 2020 at 10:06 pm I sprayed brake cleaner on the outside of the carburetor on my Stihl FS 55 R weed eater and, it never ran correctly again. I adjusted it and got it running a bit better, but, after it set a few days...

From here: https://pj1.com/blog/brake-cleaner-and-carburetor-cleaner/ July 27, 2020 at 10:06 pm I sprayed brake cleaner on the outside of the carburetor on my Stihl FS 55 R weed eater and, it never ran correctly again. I adjusted it and got it running a bit better, but, after it set a few days...

Here is the source: https://www.minacj.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=487008 No, I have done business with this outlet.

Does the engine have a primer bulb ? If so, and after using that, it still will not start, then I suspect that the fuel line are not routed correctly.

laptop, welcome to TBN 📣 I don't know anything about the Greenworks mower, but maybe someone else will jump in here with some info. Richard

What ever you do, don't buy the assy from JD, here is the reason; From another source:

Can you post a photo or two of the mulching baffles, or at least, what they are suppose to look like. Welcome to TBN 📣

Here is my suggestion.If the 2542 works for snow, then keep it and buy a second tractor for cutting the grass, perhaps even a zero turn.

I hope you also got him a good set of safety glasses and ear protection. And if he is using one of those flap sanders, a full face shield is a really good idea.

If you move that trailer with you beer on there like that, your going to spill it.

How do you know you need a new carb? And after looking at the prices for a new carb, one would think that they are gold plated.

If you would give the dimensions of the opening, that would be a big help. Also how much current are you looking to pass thru the switch ?

I'm a little lost on what you are referring to as "corrosion on the plates in front of the field coils " Are you referring to the Armature ? Exploded diagram of a starter motor 1- Main Housing (yoke) 2- Overrunning clutch 3- Armature (rotor) 4- Field coils 5- Brushes 6- Solenoid

Looks like water in the oil.

Go here for the 12-G user manual: https://manuals.gtcoa.com/pdf/Prof_4_Wheel_Tractors_G_Series_Op_Man_19861100.pdf

Ok that's a start. This from the engine specs: What electrical Ignition system does your engine have ?

Does it have a mower deck on it. If so, how does it engage and disengage from the engine. Tractor Data doesn't show the Kohler model number, can you post it here ?

You are assuming that the manufacturer kept the same wire size when going to a higher voltage unite as was used in the lower voltage unit. Most likely, they changed the wire size to a smaller size when going to the higher voltage. Its all about cost and profit. If the manufacturer reduced the...

What size shaft do you need ? Do you want electric start ? I actually saw several vertical shaft engines on the HF website, but it doesn't matter as you have stated to not want the HF engines. Found a twin cylinder B&S for $980 at Northern Tool, but it's a real problem for you, see below...

While this is good advice, if the user is away from the unit for months at a time, and 115V AC power is available, the purchase and use of a battery tender would be more appropriate.

Could be a lot of things. -Bad starter solenoid - poor battery ground on the frame or to the engine - Starter has a bad armature winding or worn brushes - faulty off/on/start switch Have you checked the battery voltage when the engine is running ? Should be around 14.5 VDC. After shutting off...

I don't know why you are hesitant to look at engines from HF or Northern Tool. Your buying a brand name engine, what difference does it make who you buy it from. Just go with what is close to your location and the best price. Shipping a engine can be expensive.

What engine does it have in it ? OK here is some info from the service manual: This governor design works as follows: - Centrifugal force acting on rotating governor gear assembly causes fl yweights to move outward as speed increases. Governor spring tension moves them inward as speed...

I would and usually do anytime I see a head gasket problem on an engine.

Yep, that is a problem with that engine. If it happens again, make sure that the head is not warped. As you using some type of gasket sealer when reassembling ?

According to the service manual, 100psi is good.

coco, welcome to TBN You do realize that the post you just replied to is 9 years old.

I would not use that switch in a application like yours. You need a switch with the seal on the toggle lever. Moisture will get in there a ruion the switch in short order. As someone else said, is there another place you can put the switch ? Or drill a new hole in the dash for your switch...

I don't know how often you have to use your tractor, but here is a possible solution. Mice don't like to walk in water, I guess they can't swim and don't know how deep the water is. Is it possible for you to put large trays under the wheels and then put water in the trays. Kind of a pain in...

Jim, Glad that it worked out for you. Now when that snow comes around, you will be able to blow it away! One other thing, that little hole in the primer button must be kept open. This allows the air pressure on top of the fuel in the carb to stay constant. Richard

Nope, has nothing to do with the governor. Your idle adjustment screw needs to be set a little richer as well as the main fuel adjustment screw.

Photo #4 shows the float blow vent tube being kinked right at the exit of the carb. You need to change this. Where does the other end of the vent tube go ? On Photo #7, on the left side of the cover, what does the part that has the sheet metal screw sticking thru it do ? Can you show photo of...

Can you post some photos of the carb and the governor area ?

Without any photos to see the issue, I would guess that, 1 - the heat cover is blocking the carb intake. 2. The heat cover is interfering with the governor. Richard

From Here: https://www.scagmowerparts.com/kawasaki-21119-2148.html Kawasaki 21119-2148 has been replaced by part number 21119-2156 - Please use our Free Kawasaki Parts Look Up to verify this is the correct part for your Kawasaki model and serial number. Not able to locate a specific part...

Welcome to TBN 📣 Sorry, I can't help you with that, I'm someone will pop in here and help you out.

I see that you skipped right past the carb, which is most likely the real problem. Clean it or replace it.

Moisture accellarts the galvanic action. Yes you could put something between the spindles and the deck, but you still have the bolts going contacting the deck and the AL spindles. And as you have noticed, the area were the bolts go thru the spindles is the area that shows the worst of the...

This is just another example of poor engineering. It appears that the spindle brackets are made of aluminum and are bolted to a steel deck with steel bolts. From Here: https://www.simpletwig.com/blog/galvanic-action-corrosion-prevention/ CHOOSE SIMILAR METALS to AVOID GALVANIC ACTION ALL...

Yes, I don't know what the engineers were thinking. I had a 1979 Olds that I bought brand new. I even went thru the extra expense of having the addition of a rust-proofing coating applied to the bottom of the car and inside of the doors. The car had aluminum bumpers bolted to steel brackets with...

If you have room, I would suggest a second battery to be charged by the Delco alternator.

From: Bloomberg Green Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, So They’re Piling Up in Landfills Companies are searching for ways to deal with the tens of thousands of blades that have reached the end of their lives. Scrap blades being buried in AZ. This it the future of wind power.

What ? a gas powered drill. I take it that this is an impact type for drilling in concrete or stone.

OMG can I un-see all 41 pages and get an hour of my life back ? PT Barnum said it best: There is one born every minute.

That's what the "technicians" at my local Chev dealership do. They just keep throwing parts at it until it's fixed. And OH by-the-way, they leave the parts in that didn't fix it and charge me for it. Oh for the days when there were real mechanics instead of part replacers.

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For the same reason that most relays are used. The switch only carries the light load of the coil, while the relay contacts carry the load.

Hey here is a three terminal relay:

Gregster, You don't specify, but I assume that you are talking about typical automotive 12V DC relay. If you could post a photo of the relay in question and also explain what you intend to use it for, that would clear up a lot of questions.

Looks great, and works too. Question: how many $ have you spent to put this together ? One suggestion, put some kind of protective frame around your standing location. I can see how you could back this up and crush your body against a solid surface.

Or better yet, here is the service manual for free in PDF format: http://vieux.tracteurs.free.fr/pdf/FE_20_TE_SERVICE_MANUAL_bis.pdf It includes a wiring diagram in section G. Your welcome Richard

There is a manual for sale here...

Will a 4 X 8' piece of plywood fit in the back with the tail gate up ?

Nils, did you get this timer thing to work ? Richard

This tractor has a 6 speed manual shift transmission. If you put the shift lever in the neutral position, you should be able to move the tractor quite easily. You can then put the transmission in the highest gear and then push it again, if the transmission is working, the transmission input...

So are you saying that you are the only engineer who ever had to use the corporate parts ? Give the rest of us a break and trust me, I have a clue. So now you are putting to rest the false claims that JD used special angles on their sheaves and belts, and that any "of the shelf" belt will...

Your claim that the belts and pulleys are not specific to JD doesn't pass the smell test. From reading you post, I see that you did not necessarily design any pulleys or belts, but just used what has been used in past designs. And from your own post, you stated, that if you need a new length...

Go with Sta-bil

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4labs, welcome to TBN A couple of things to look at.You say you changed the carb to a new on. Is the new carb an OEM part or purchased a new carb from some place you never heard of before ? Do you have a in-line fuel filter ? That could be plugged or perhaps the fuel line itself is plugged...

All righty then, good job.

I say, go for it.

One thing a about cordless cars, you know, the ones that operate on gas, if you run out of gas out in the boondocks, you can always ask your buddy to bring you a gallon of it so you can get back home. Not sure how your buddy would be able to bring you a can of battery power so you could get home.

Yesterday on a trip to my local Home Depot, I saw this: And here is HD price: But wait, there's more: Equipped with a variable-speed, heavy-duty 2-blade serrated steel auger, iON's powerful 4000-Watt brushless motor effortlessly clears a path 24 in. W and 17.5 in. D in a single pass. 4000...

Nils, Have you had a chance to get your timer working on your pump ? Let us know whats going on and if it is working. show us how you did it.

Is that bar bearings or ball bearings ?

You literally had to cut your mower free from the shipping frame. Doesn't make sense. Did it come with instructions on how to free the unit from the shipping frame ?

OH wait, it gets better. While your chain saw battery is charging, you can take your EV pickup into town, a 30 mile trip one way, and hope you can have enough battery to get back home again.

Can you post a photo of the unit? Do you know the model number of the engine ?

You might want to explain what problem is you are having with your JD.

Great work there. Does this engine have a oil level shut-off switch ?

Let me guess, the tires were made in China. Had the same problem putting a new front tire on a customers 0-turn. Low cost China tire just never did fit right. Had a heck of a time just getting the bead over the rim, but like you indicated, you can not fully seat the bead on the rim. Several...

So kinda like in "Gone in 60 Seconds" Three possible reasons: 1. Your battery is not secured properly. A lead-acid battery will fail early if it bounces around. The vibration can damage the cells. 2. Your voltage regulator is not working property. It can be overcharging your battery and that...

You could just put some new rings and valve seals in it and go for another 700 hours. Before throwing money at it, make sure that the crankcase ventilation system is working. If it is plugged, the pressure in the crankcase could be causing your excessive oil consumption. Richard

A much easier route is to just suck the oil out of the dipstick hole. Use a gas/oil transfer pump and just suck the oil out. Much simpler and less messy.

Yep, those instructions remind me of the old Chilton auto service manuals. I once had to replace a heater core on my car, so looked up how to do it at the local library Chilton book. I swear to God, this was the instructions as best I can remember. 1. drain antifreeze 2. remove heater core 3...

I'm not sure, but it appears that the spindles can be removed from the top of the deck. You need to get that belt off and then remove the bolts hold the spindles to the deck. Then you can take the spindle to your work bench and get the pulley off. Richard

OK to finish up this story, yesterday I did check the valve lash and it was fine. the exhaust was just a bit over the .008 spec, but it wasn't enough for me to bother with it. The intake lash was perfect. Found some really good gasket forming stuff in my shop cabinet that I had forgotten about...

I did check that, and I found it to be marginal so I bent the tab a bit to make it more positive action.

Well I did take off the valve cover yesterday afternoon, and I should have known I guess, but I did not raise the front of the mower and as I removed the cover, engine oil poured out all over my work bench. What a mess. Haven't checked the valves yet, watched a video on Youtube and the guy...

The problem is that it starts OK when cold, but after it warms up, it will not start, it just kinds chugs a bit then stops. The engine is a GCV160 with the automatic choke, using a Hutdkte 16100-Z0L-876 carb. I have replaced the spark plug. After it runs a bit, and then it will not start, upon...

With that vintage machine, you most likely will not find anything on the internet. Take it apart, find the bearing part number on of bearings and just get some new ones. Richard

Steve, welcome to TBN 📣

You should always research what you are talking about before you post. For best lasting use, there must be at least some angle on the u-joints. From Here: https://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-stories/chassis-safety/driveshaft-angles-why-they-matter-and-how-to-keep-them-in-check/ An Expert...

OK thanks for that info. I never heard of them and being SS, quite pricey. And on the use of U-joints, just remember, they don't like to run straight, they need the shafts to be offset a little. Richard

That may not be a good idea. The pressure from the spray wand it pretty huge, the wand may take on a life of it's own after the engine starts.

OK being from the north, I have no idea what a "I used hurricane bolt" is. Can you explain ? Also i would suggest that you use a coupler rather than a universal joint to connect the engine to the blower. Something like this from Northern Tool:

Thanks for the input. Never thought about the "reaching in and tripping" the trap. The main problem I have on my property is rabbits. I live in a suburban area so I can't shoot them and a leg trap could harm someones dog or cat, so I am stuck with live traps.

Naw, it wasn't that funny.

Interesting that my post with my feeble attempt at humor was deleted. Can't say that has ever happened before.

Nils - any progress to report ?

OK got it.

Did you talk to your paint guy about putting the doors on, you would be better off having the doors off for painting. I just finished a restoration of my 1970 Karmann Ghia and the shop that did the paint removed the doors and front and rear bonnet for painting.

OK sorry for the confusion. The live trap was at my friends house and that is were the hole in the screen occured. Now this is some thread drift, but the poison bait thing is in my back yard. The poison bait is one of those that you can buy at your local big box store. It's a D-Con bait box. I...

Well that is an interesting theory. However the trap door it tripped by a plate that is inside the the trap. No I suppose that with enough vigorous movement of the trap, the trigger could go and let the door down. An interesting side note to this story is that I have a aluminum piece of metal...

Well according to this user instruction sheet I found on the internet, you have to wire the two line input terminals together for this to work as a spdt. Note this bottom schematic, shows both lines wired together, then load1 or load2 will work for this application.

Yes interesting video but unfouritialy, he does not demonstrate the NC contact operation.

OK great, so now turn the dial so that there is some time on the timer. When you do that, load 1 should have a reading and load 2 should not.

Try this, with the timer is at zero time, set your meter to the 200 ohm position, with one meter probe connected to the Line 1 terminal, then touch the other probe to the to the load 1 terminal and then touch the probe to the load 2 terminal. One of those terminals will result in an open...

Actually, I moved some of those wires while I was examining the opening. But good catch. Richard

Good idea, if I continual to have trouble with this, I will do that.

OK I'm not sure why you are using the diode test feature of your meter for this experiment. Set your meter to the ohms position and to the lowest ohm number. On your meter, that would be the 200 position. After switching the meter to the 200 ohm position, short your meter leads together to see...

Well I thought about that, a neighbor cutting the screen, but when I closely examined the screen, i could not see any cut marks that a wire cutter would make. Actually, this is the second time that this has happened. The new replacement for the screen is now a much stronger wire bars from...

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I made this trap following some videos from Youtube. It's not very big, about 7X8 inches and 24 inches long. On the end as you can see, I have put a 1/4 X 1/4 inch galvanized screen to keep the critters inside. I gave this to a friend of mine to use to get rid of rabbits and chipmunks...

Is this the machine you have? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snapper-54-24-HP-Zero-Turn-Riding-Mower/54778311

OK I have to ask, what are you doing up at 2:30 in the morning ?

madjack - welcome to TBN 📣 I can not help you, but I'm sure that someone will help you out. Richard

The best way for you to see how this would work is to buy one of these timers and then play with it a bit. Do you have a volt/ohm meter ? If not, you will need one to see that operation of the switch. There is no "middle" position. The terminals are NO (normally Open) and NC (Normally...

OK found a spring powered timer that has a SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switch. In the Jpeg below,it's called a 3-way switch. Here are the choices as far as set time. You have your choice of a timer with a hold function and timer or just the timer function. Here is the link to where I...

Glad to hear that you have solved the problem. Live long and prosper. 🖖

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Great investigation work. I have no doubt that the tensioner pulley, the one with the spring, is that the spring fully extended. You may also want to video record the action of the tensioner pulley.

OK this may take a bit of work on your part. First, what is the brand, make, model and part number of your engine ? Second, do you know if there is a fuel anti-backfire solenoid on that engine ? Richard

Can you post those videos ?

Nesh - welcome to TBN 📣 Richard

Yep, belt stretch is amazing. Most people would not guess that the belts stretch that much.

Nonsense.

Is there AC power near your pump ?

User manual here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/402955/Swisher-The-Predator-Wb11524.html?page=17#manual The transaxle appears to be a standard riding mower transaxle. If the unit is more than say, 5 years old, I would suggest that you add some 80w90 gear lube as Randy has suggested. The...