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    Do you merge sooner, or later?

    Actually moving over if possible to allow vehicles to enter from the entrance ramp is actually the law in IL.. The law is written in such a way that basically gives drivers implied right of way when entering from the entrance ramp on divided highways.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I hate casey Ladelle :giggle:
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    Do you merge sooner, or later?

    And is against the law in several states. And some states like IL does make an attempt to enforce the law.
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    Do you merge sooner, or later?

    Several years ago I took an 18 year old army buddy home from Ft Sill to his family home in Nebraska. Was out one night at a party while staying with his parents and was talking to one of his high school friends that was 16 at that time. She was complaining that her dad had sold her car. I...
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    Do you merge sooner, or later?

    If everybody merged at the first sign and went through single file everything would work smoothly. Of if everybody understood and followed the zipper merge everything would go smoothly. Where the issue is some people like to move over early to be in the continuing lane whereas others try to do...
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    What Happened to being able to get small parts?

    Back when labor rates for $5/hour and a toaster cost $30 you could fix things reasonably. Now the toaster is $6 and labor rates are $75-125. If it can't be fixed in 15 minutes or less it is not cost effective to repair. Nothing like a $5 part and 4 hours labor to install.
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    What Happened to being able to get small parts?

    As a small engine dealer owner/service tech the dealerships have the same issues as their customers when it comes to parts. New engines that only repair parts offered are the muffler, carb complete, air filter with housing complete and the recoil starter assembly complete. Can't get the...
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    How stupid is this?

    This sold at an auction last month near me for $3,300 60 volt battery power with heat and A/C
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    Agrotk excavators: Does anyone have one? Opinions/comments/critiques?

    We maybe talking about the same auction. Langham.
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    Agrotk excavators: Does anyone have one? Opinions/comments/critiques?

    4 went for auction near me for $2910-2990 plus 5% buyer premium. So roughly $3.1K this past Saturday.
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    LS15R

    Well picked up my new baby digger at auction today. Probably paid too much but anyway. Pilot controls, double pump, grease tensioned tracks, oil cooler with fan. Have noticed a couple cylinders with plastic wrap caught in the seals so will have to figure out how to get those pieces out...
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    Pressure washer pump rebuildable?

    If a pressure washer pump is allowed to run without water outflow the unloader bypass water will cause the pump to heat up. The thermal relief valve opens around 190 psi and will start dribbling water to help keep the pump from overheating. Then would you pull the trigger that hot water comes...
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    What about "Fix a Flat" for a very slow leak?

    Do not use fix a flat unless you want to wire brush the corrosion from the rim at a later date.
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    Starlink

    May be waiting awhile since the internet provider for my area may be the 5th largest fiber optic supplier in the country has 0 fiber optic in my state.
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    Starlink

    Same with me. I just don't see the phone company running 5 miles of cable for at most 20 residence. And out of that potential of 20 how many would actually sign up. I doubt I would. I dumped the phone company over their number of outages and from what I hear fiber isn't any more reliable...
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    Best and worst chainsaw?

    The 6400-7300-7900 and the 9010 were German made all the way up to the stop of production. The smaller saws were german manufactured but assembled in China. The 5100 was a failure of a saw, and as a dealer we were told to turn them down to 13,500 due to the high revs were burning them up. The...
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    EP 00 oil

    00 grease is usually referred to as Snapper grease in the mower repair business. Used in the old rear end Snapper chain cases. The peerless transaxles normally used either 80W90 or Bentonite grease.
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    Which fitting should I dislodge first? (Dirty Hands WS)

    It works. Have used that method to prevent fluid lose while changing the hydraulic filter on a skid steer. Also have used it when I discovered that the aluminum sealing washer had come off of the drain plug on an ATV. Applied suction to the dipstick tube hole when the drain plug was removed...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    The last 18 mm thread plug I dealt with was in a 7 hp wisconsin engine.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    The 7/8 inch is the thread size. Seems like they were a 7/8-18 thread if I remember correctly. We have 10-12-14 mm thread spark plugs with the 14 mm being the most common thread size and 5/8 3/4 18mm and 13/16 spark plug sockets. Don't remember the wrench size for the 7/8 inch or 18 mm thread...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    A few years ago I got curious about when spark plug threads went from imperial to metric. And with a little research found a 1937 JD B that below a certain serial number the spark plug was 7/8 inch and above the serial number was 18 mm.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    There are a lot of fasteners that are metric thread and imperial hex. Spark plugs are a good example of this mixture of measurement units.
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    Sears Craftsman DYS4500 Tie Rod Ends

    https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/24yl6x5fae-000247/craftsman-917287261-front-engine-lawn-tractor-parts Items 61 and 62 are the drag links which include the tie rod ends part number 597047802 and 597047902. Items 4 and 5 are the steering spindles. Right steering spindle is 539691201 and...
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    CK-30 Motor stops, Oil Pressure & Batt Light comes on

    Is the oil light coming on because it is faulty or is it coming on along with the battery light because the engine died. Fuel shutoff solenoid could also be a potential issue with it dying which because the engine died would cause the other lights to come on.
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    Saw Mill engine--->Kohler 14 hp CH440

    Actually based on collaboration with Subaru.
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    Saw Mill engine--->Kohler 14 hp CH440

    The issue is the float valve is not sealing allowing the carb to overflow and fill the engine cylinder and crankcase with gas. Will need to remove, clean and repair the carb.
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    Pump on Dirty Hands Wood Splitter - LEAKING

    Leaking can happen after the fitting is either not tightened properly at installation, or has a burr on the threads that prevent proper tightening. It looks like there may be some hardened thread sealant around the thread pump junction. Fitting at the pump appears to be NPT thread which relies...
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    Pump on Dirty Hands Wood Splitter - LEAKING

    The first thing to determine is it leaking from the threads into then pump or leaking at the hex/crimp junction and running down onto the pump. The threads leaking from the pump may require removing the hose which may need to be removed at the valve first, clean everything up, put on some pipe...
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    John Deere walk behind tiller trying to find information and a owners manual and parts manual for a H50-65283k model with serial 1306r anyone help?

    Tecumseh engines are around by name only. Business was split up years ago with Husqvarna getting the transaxle division. The engine side is owned by the same people that control LCT engines, And the combined name changed to Lauson years ago. Lauson was one of the original if not the original...
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    Just another junk chainsaw

    I avoid Champion if all possible. I have had more Champions plugs fail in one day then I have had NGK fail in doing mower repairs for the past 26 years. Last year I ran into an issue with having a NGK on backorder and had to order Champion in its place, so I ordered 4 plugs and all 4 plugs...
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    Anyone use semi chisel saw chain.

    The answer is in the different shape of the cutters. The semi is a question mark shape which doesn't have any sharp points so the damage is spread over a larger area before significant lose of cutting ability.. Full chisel comes to a square point which is the secret to its cutting speed, but...
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    Anyone use semi chisel saw chain.

    Your expectation are basically in line with how it performs. Most smaller saws at least in the USA come from the dealer with semi-chisel, and the really small saws have chamfer-chisel which kind of looks like a cross between the two chains. Dirty wood or having a high risk of hitting the...
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    Kawi 25hp V-twin running rough

    Kohler engines afterfire solenoids only shut off the high speed jet when shut off not the idle circuit which is why Kohler engines are recommended to shut them off at full throttle, to stop fuel being pulled in from the idle circuit
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    John Deere 445 dash blinking

    Long, short, short, short is coolant temperature sensor warning. Blown head gasket possibly pushing exhaust into the cooling system. Or water pump not working. Or clogged radiator.
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    Charles machine works C-3 trencher

    So are you saying that if you are standing on the left side the chain is turning counterclockwise and the tires are turning clockwise. If so that would be normal direction for the tires to pull the chain into the trench being cut. Couldn't find other information about this model to be more...
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    Deere 6x4 Gator (primary clutch) question...

    I am coming up with part number AM140986 which from the picture I have seen looks like a taper fit since there is no keyway.
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    Engine bogging down

    Should be identical but sometimes can be hard to replicate because hard to get both legs to be in front of magnet at the same time. Gap should be .010.
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    Engine bogging down

    Rust doesn't effect the magnetic field to the coils, but rust will effect the air gap which can cause problems. Also may want to check the valves clearances and inspect the valve guides. Just had to replace the heads on a Kaw earlier this year due to a mouse nest causing both valve guides to...
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    Stihl FS-55 Valve Adjustment

    And in some cases the coil doesn't have to be weak. With some coils having various spark timing and included rev limiters. Makes it very difficult to determine a faulty coil when the coil never looses spark.
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    Stihl FS-55 Valve Adjustment

    The only 2 cycles that have a reed valve are 3rd port entry engines, Which translated to the carb and intake are mounting onto the lower crankcase. If the intake is on the side of the cylinder then no reed valve because the piston going up opens the intake port and gets closed when the piston...
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    Stihl FS-55 Valve Adjustment

    Froms the parts diagrams that I found FS-55 is 2 cycle so no valves to adjust.
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    4 or 5 series JD trailer length?

    Part of the question would be how long is the tractor with loader. My Kioti 45 hp is 16 feet with the bucket. So if the JD is a similar length then 16-18 feet doesn't leave much room if any to weight adjust. I would be looking more at 20-24 feet for added clearance for rear attachments and...
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    Hart 80 volt 30 inch deck riding mower

    TTI or Techtronic industries owns Homelite, Ryobi, Hart, Milwaukee and others https://www.ttigroup.com/brands
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    300 hours - clean combustion chamber, clean and lap valve seat surface

    If you are talking about the Kaw in the 757 that mower and engine should be new enough to have the metal cam gear. The plastic cam gear issue mainly effected the models from around 98-99 model years when they changed from plastic to metal in those engines. So the FD590V in the 325-345 series...
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    300 hours - clean combustion chamber, clean and lap valve seat surface

    People bring up the plastic cam gear in Kaw, but the truth is the average failure was in the 800-1200 hr range.
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    300 hours - clean combustion chamber, clean and lap valve seat surface

    Some of the maintenance intervals for small engines are leftovers from the L or flat head days where carbon buildup was common and valve clearances needing adjustment along with cleaning and adjusting the points.
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    Deere not so much

    I will leave you with this. I understand your fustration with the pricing. But I can also guarantee that the prices that you are complaining about are cheap compared to the prices in my area. I am looking at $125-175/hr labor rates, and $200 pickup plus field service call charges. I can...
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    When a saw is big but still too small

    Stihl has a 59" for the 088/880/881 and Husqvarna did or still does supply a 72" for the 3120XP which are both 120cc class sizes. I have personally ran both of those saws with that bar on them. Normally run a 36" but with my nephews stump grinding business have had several that the 36"...
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    Older Kohler CH25s twin, cylinder head trouble

    The replacement #2 head part number is 24 318 201-S supercedes to 24 818 02-S for the 68500 spec engine.
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    Older Kohler CH25s twin, cylinder head trouble

    Will need the spec number from the engine tag to narrow down which head part number it is. And i would of took a center punch and peened around the valve to protrude the aluminum over the edge of the seat. Numbers cast into head doesn't mean anything outside of the factory. Other than the 2...
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    Problem with Transaxle on Ariens Riding Lawnmower -17.5HP B&S - 42" deck - 6 speed manual transaxle

    The problem is the transmission drive belt isn't fully disengaging. The belt is trying to spin the transmission and puts tension on the gears causing the shifter not to work. This is very common with people that try to be cheap and grab an off the shelf belt instead of using the recommend OEM...
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    What oil to fuel ratio are you using?

    Most have always had a max rpm listed in the manual and recommend that it be tached. With todays saws with the variable spark timing and electronic rev limiters a tach is almost required to tune one. Too easy to go too lean and not realize it without a tach to measure rpm's and if you have...
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    Cub Cadet XT1 EPS

    The change from 618-918 just means they changed the packaging.
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    CK2610 looses power at half tank fuel

    Most likely the schematic is correct. My Kioti goes from the tank to the lift pump. Lift pump to filter, and then filter to injection pump.
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    What oil to fuel ratio are you using?

    If you look at the old 16:1 stuff you will find that it is pre 2 cycle oil and that actually used 1 pint of 30w non-detergent motor oil as the lube. And Poulan/Poulan pro secretly changed the mix from a 40:1 to a 50:1 without mentioning it. The branded premix gas sold in stores actually say...
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    Deere not so much

    True, but how many customers would drop their items off after normal hours on Saturday and then expect it to be done on Sunday.
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    Deere not so much

    Had a guy drop off his Echo chainsaw yesterday afternoon with no fire. And called today about 2 to see if it was done yet. No regard for the pressure washer, 4 chainsaws, 10 chains to sharpen, the leaf blower, the Honda TRX500 for service, 3 riding mowers and 2 SxS that are ahead of him.
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    Deere not so much

    In this day and age profit on mowers is 5-8% and next one up will put you in line for 3-4 weeks out. What has changed is the corporations have pushed out the small guys with customer service in mind, and the big dealers have a shortage of people to work on equipment. Remember talking to my...
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    Deere not so much

    I can understand your fustration with pricing, and I can assure that what the dealer is charging is in line with what it would cost to get your vehicle worked on at the dealer, as well as what it would cost to have it towed in. Now don't totally blame parts cost on the dealer. They have some...
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    Deere not so much

    I don't know how to explain this without being offensive. You are a priority 3 customer. Any shop regardless of brand that has a substantial customer base will classify you as a priority 3 customer. Any dealer will work on their commercial customers and products they sold first. They worst...
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    Cub Cadet zero turn 42 inch model 364.

    Did you use an OEM belt when you replaced it, or a generic off the shelf supposed to fit belt.
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    TPM excavators

    @dfkrug The auction I am watching is also selling the once used containers.
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    TPM excavators

    I have decided to avoid this brand at least for now. They also have wireless mowers, stand on skid steers, and other things coming up on this auction. I am currently looking at a AGT QK16R coming up on the auction.
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    Commercial Briggs V-twin governor issue

    The governor shaft when the engine is assembled doesn't turn more than about 1/16-1/8 of a turn. Move the throttle shaft on the carb and determine which direction the governor shaft turns when the throttle is moved from idle to full throttle. Then while holding the throttle at full throttle...
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    Is this BS or what?

    Free pickup and delivery for warranty work is at dealer discretion. The OEM company in most cases doesn't cover pickup and delivery for warranty repairs.
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    GTX 1054 Garden Tractor Kohler Twin Courage 27HP

    As a mower tech for the past 26 years I have seen pushmower engines go from 3-3.5 to 5.5-6.5 hp and rider engines go from 10-14 to 22-25 hp. And I have never been convinced that a modern 6 hp emits less pollution that the old 3.5 hp and the same with a modern 25 hp being cleaner than the old...
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    What makes this even worse is less than 2 weeks after this happened a 14 year old boy died after turning a atv over on top of himself while riding on his own properly about 8 miles from this very accident.
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    TPM excavators

    Does anybody know anything about this brand. I have a local auction that has TPM-15 and TPM-16 mini excavators coming up for auction but can't really find much information about the company. The website doesn't show an address, The dealer locator and customer care buttons basically don't...
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    Stihl 261CM suddenly stall-prone

    Rule #1 of small engines, Never trust the spark plug.
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    Craftsman GT3000 with Briggs 20HP, vtwin, intek Throttle linkage mechanism / governor?

    The governor arm is connected to the throttle shaft on the carb. So engine speed is controlled by the amount of tension on the governor springs balanced by the amount of counterforce exerted by the internal governor gear. The smaller of the two springs is the governored idle spring which one...
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    Taking off and putting on a PTO Clutch on a Craftsman GT3000 garden tractor

    Unplug the clutch and put the leads of an ohm meter across them. Should never be below 1.7 ohms and more likely should be in the 2.3-3.3 ohm range. And like tomplum said some of the wiring harnesses have what they call a clamping diode in the wiring harness which is prevent spike current from...
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    OHV Adjustment 9P702 0279 F1

    I have come across that setup. Seem to remember they are a sort of friction fit lock nut. You turn the nut to set the clearance, but have to watch the studs because when you try to increase the gap can unscrew the stud from the head.
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    OHV Adjustment 9P702 0279 F1

    Should have this adjuster PartsTree - Home of OEM Parts for Outdoor Power Equipment Set screw should be in the end of the hex end. Could possibly by torx head set screw. picture of the rocker arms would help if this isn't correct.
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    Chronic Kioti DK40 SE Overheating - Seeking Advice on Removing Thermostat

    Could there be a chance that the water pump impellor is slipping on the water pump shaft.
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    GTX 1054 Garden Tractor Kohler Twin Courage 27HP

    Coffee can of loose parts sounds like the the top bushing is going out and possibly the armature is rubbing the internal magnets or starting to bind with the flywheel. The OEM style starter will buy some time until it fails again in a few weeks, months, years depending on use. The solenoid...
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    GTX 1054 Garden Tractor Kohler Twin Courage 27HP

    You went from the original inertia drive starter with the separate starter solenoid which is the problem child starter to the solenoid shift starter that is used on the Command series. I know exactly what starter you have because I have done the upgrade on customers engines myself. You went...
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    GTX 1054 Garden Tractor Kohler Twin Courage 27HP

    The starter on the Courage twin are a serious problem child and the improvement of the starter never solved the main issue with the engine which is not big enough starter in combination of not having a compression release. So over time the starting either burns up the windings or the top...
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    milky diesel

    Told the guy to drain the tank, rinse, add new fuel along with tank clear and bio-kleen
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Looks like the ramp in the picture is hanging out in mid air. Can see light the entire width between the ramp and the trailer.
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    In farm country you would be surprised what pre-teen and teenagers are driving on public roads. 250-400 hp tractors tractors with 40+ foot folded implement are common.
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    Only obstruction of view that I can think of would be growing corn.
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    39°23'21.9"N 88°33'19.4"W this is the location of the intersection from the accident with the 3 girls
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    Warm up

    But the catch is the "Do not operate the tractor at full load condition until it is sufficiently warmed up". Big difference between starting the engine and going to full load immediately and starting the engine and moving it around to retrieve attachments, or moving to the job site under low load.
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    There were enough errors to go around on this one. From running the stop sign, to unlawful operation of a UTV on a roadway. Operation of an UTV on a roadway without a valid drivers license. To the parents for allowing their 13-14 girls to drive the UTV on the road.
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    There are a few people out there that have pressed them back into place and found a way to lock them there. If the attempt fails the guide will migrate back out and cause another bent push rod or worse end up in the crankcase. If the repair fails you will know in about an hour of operation.
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    The Vanguard isn't the same engine as the OP which is the Intek series. The Intek is more of a 750-1000 hour homeowner engine where the Vanguard is a commercial rated 1500-2000 hour engine.
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    Only the intake valve would have a valve seal. And the guides are not replaceable.
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    milky diesel

    From doing a little more research it appears it may be emulsified water. Happens when water contaminated diesel fuel is agitated.
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    milky diesel

    Trying to help a guy with a Kubota diesel Z turn that is having power and rpm lose issues. Guy has changed the filters and the pump but has discovered a milky emulsion in the diesel Water mixed with diesel or the start of algae.
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    UTV vs Tractor trailer. 3 teenagers dead.

    A 13 year old and two 14 year old girls died due to running a stop sign with a UTV they were riding in, stuck a tractor trailer. https://www.effinghamradio.com/2024/07/11/fatal-traffic-crash-in-shelby-county-wednesday/
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    Bulldozer comes off of trailer, kills 2

    Some landscapers use wheel locks to secure the mower to the trailer. So unless somebody is paying attention would miss it.
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    Bulldozer comes off of trailer, kills 2

    In IL you don't either, unless there is a major issue the DOT or other local cops don't bother them because most of the time they are only hauling fairly local. Now DNR police is another story.
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    As long as the valve guides haven't moved toward the valve keeper where they will prevent the valves from fully opening and bending another push rod, the valve and piston and cylinder should be fine.
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    Now look very closely inside of that valve spring. Make sure the guide is the same height as the valve guide on the other valve. If the head overheats it will cause the valve guides to migrate toward the valve keepers which then get to a point that they will prevent the valve from opening...
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    Briggs and Statton Backfires through carb

    I would remove the valve covers and check to make sure all the push rods are still in place, and also check valve clearances. If you find a bent push rod then look closely at the corresponding valve because the biggest cause of bent push rods on that style engine is overheating of the head due...
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    Translating PA's towing limits - can I tow a 15,000 pound trailer?

    I don't interpret it that way. To me it looks like If combined weight >26,001 and trailer >10,000 Class A CDL. Everybody likes to focus on the trailer over 10K but miss the qualifier that the entire combined weight has to exceed 26,001.
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    Battery Chargers

    Dead low voltage but otherwise good battery yes. A failed need to desulfate battery no.
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    I did not hear that John Deere is starting to move production out of USA. FOR some model tractors

    Transmissions are made in Georgia right down the street from JD in the Kanzaki owned by Yanmar plant. 30% of the components are still supposed to be Yanmar.
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    I did not hear that John Deere is starting to move production out of USA. FOR some model tractors

    With a little research is sounds like several of the JD compacts are still built by Yanmar but are assembled by JD in Georgia.. At one time the JD were Yanmar, Ford New Holland was Shubaura and later LS and the Case IH were Mitsubishi. Read at one time that all tractors under 100 hp were...
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    Toro Wheelhorse sputters under load

    If this had the Nicki carb I would bet the high speed jet fell out. You said you replaced the carb from Amazon, which if they cause problems are normally to the lean side. Wouldn't be a bad idea to check valve clearances, and also roll the engine over by hand making sure both valves are...
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    Toro Wheelhorse sputters under load

    That is a rich sputter not lean. List the model type code numbers from the engine so we can see what carb that engine has. May not be carb related could be a valve, camshaft issue.
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    Toro Wheelhorse sputters under load

    If running normal at idle but struggles under load I would be cleaning the carb, paying special attention to the main or high speed jet. Could involve part of the idle circuit, but either way needs a good carb cleaning.
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    Leaking hydraulic oil from front axle

    is this it Kubota Tractor BX2380 H12101 Steering Cylinder | Kubota Tractor
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    Misdemeanor for operating without a CDL in Colorado

    And having a CDL wouldn't of fixed any of this. You have one trucking company hiring a guy that has been deported multiple times, and was a citizen of Mexico, and didn't have insurance on the vehicles, the company didn't do proper repairs on their vehicles, and a driver that still drove a...
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    does anyone have a carburetor diagram

    Get the model, type and code off of the OHV valve cover opposite of the one with the fuel pump hose connected to it, and then you can go to several websites and look up the exact Briggs parts from there. Or post it here and I can look them up with Briggs dealer site.
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    Gt2550 won’t start

    OK looks like CDI fixed ignition. So remove the blower housing and unplug the single wire off of one of the coils and then check for spark. If you have spark on both that would indicate that the diode in one of the modules is bad. If you have spark on the disconnected coil but not on the one...
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    Gt2550 won’t start

    Something to keep in mind is the 22 hp Command depending on when it was made and/or had prior ignition issues could have 1 of 3 different ignition systems and they all have different diagnostics procedures. Model and spec information from the engine tag would help narrow down what system you...
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone questions

    The rules are kind of wishy washy, but gives strong hints that since Google places ads on youtube videos, monetized or not they may/could consider it commercial use. So maybe able to post drone footage on Youtube, but if the channel is ever monetized all the prior footage now becomes...
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone questions

    Eddie also need to check into the Part 107 drone license since posting on Facebook and Youtube would be considered commercial use.
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    Have we been doing it wrong? High rpm's bad when not needed?

    I would say you are fine. I suspect the 3100 comes from maintaining speed for the pto not so much for the power. And I would also say that 1800-2000 would be sufficient to maintain proper oil flow to the hydro. Most of the stuff I work on recommends 1800-3600 input rpm to the pump.
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    Have we been doing it wrong? High rpm's bad when not needed?

    It is a variable flow pump coupled to a fixed position motor, and the unit get its charge oil from a separate pump. The issue is the charge oil pump has to have enough flow to maintain the loses of the variable pump. If the charge pump can put out enough flow at idle to maintain proper inflow...
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    Have we been doing it wrong? High rpm's bad when not needed?

    Something to keep in mind is people with hydrostat transmissions need to operate at a higher rpm to maintain proper oil flow to the pumps.
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    Zero turn fatality

    Making the ROPS permanent would be a good way to get them cut off or removed entirely. I have seen a few permanent setups and my issue is some of them are very tall, a lot taller than they need to be. No reason to have the rollover bar 3 feet above the operators head.
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    Z920M Kawaski Engine 23.5

    My first thought about that ring was part of the valve seal. And that valve guide looks really far into the head like it has migrated towards the valve head.
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    Kubota RCR-72 Blades

    Looks like the 70050-93169 is the 3 blade set for the 70050-93168. The 93169 is not showing NLA so may still be available but just not in stock as compared to the 93168 they are showing NLA.
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    Rectifier ground strap bracket

    On Kohler the strap would go from the right rectifier mounting screw to the blower housing bolt just below the rectifier. Same with the ground wire that some of the engines use instead of the strap.
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    Ground Hogs

    The ATF doesn't but Illinois for the most part does. .22 and larger over 700 fps is considered a firearm and requires a FOID in IL.
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    Remington rm 5520 starter parts.

    Not totally a gray area saw. Remington is owned by MTD/Black and Decker. The entire assembly is NLA from MTD. So going to have to look other places like ebay, amazon, or mower junk yards. I checked my boneyard but didn't have any.
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    L120 Won't Start without priming carb

    Two things. Make sure he has the correct cap since it appears that model should have a vented cap. And the other thing is make sure the choke is closing completely. If that mower has the single throttle/choke control there is a good chance that the throttle cable has slipped in the clamp at...
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    Hitch failure on a Diamond C FMAX 212

    Lets concentrate all the weight of the trailer on a 4 inch wide strip of the frame and then wonder why it broke.
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    Backhoe Prices

    All specialized or construction equipment is way overpriced. I would like to get a mini excavator, but for the prices I am finding it isn't worth it. Back in February of 2022 my nephew put down a deposit on a Ditch Witch SK600 mini skid for using with his stump removal business. That model...
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    ZTurn Rear Discharge Deck

    Front deck ZT with rear discharge can have issues with grass buildup in the engine area and especially the radiator on the water cooled engines. So as long as you maintain and keep the cooling system clean they have their advantages.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Looks like about 4 foot diameter plastic culvert pipe. The wooden boxes it is setting on weighs about as much as the pipe does.
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    Oil & Fuel fuel injection pump

    The factory fuel cap that came with my 2005 DK45S says Gasoline Only.
  125. R

    License Plate Scanners.

    From the story I am assuming that the license plates on the vehicle are suspended, not the coworkers drivers license.
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    Rhino finish mower made in italy

    My FM72 6 ft Rhino rear 3 pt finish mower calls for 000 grease for the gearbox.
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    small arc welder recommendation

    I suspect the welder has the 50 amp welder outlet on the cord. https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-switches-dimmers-outlets/plugs/legrand-reg-pass-seymour-reg-30-50-amp-nema-6-30p-nema-6-50p-angle-straight-blade-plug/3869/p-1444451130921-c-9525.htm?exp=false
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    small arc welder recommendation

    Actually that is a 220 v 20 amp single outlet https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-switches-dimmers-outlets/electrical-outlets/legrand-reg-pass-seymour-20-amp-250-volt-side-wire-single-outlet/5851icc8/p-1444451135205-c-9526.htm?exp=false
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    Gravely Pro-Turn 152 Gas coming out of tailpipe

    Since you had gas coming out of the exhaust I would take a smell of the oil to make sure it also doesn't have gas in it. Very common for the gas to also fill the crankcase when the float valve doesn't seal and causing the overfueling issue.
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    Hydraulic hose prices (unbelievable !)

    Napa in my area. And it has been my experience the price of getting hoses made varies depending on the type of fitting The fittings that use tapers to seal and have to be majorly tight to seal are $10-15 but the O ring sealing type are $35-50.
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    GT 235 running rough

    Here is the service manual for your engine VANGUARD OHV V-TWIN USER MANUAL Pdf Download And I would second on pulling the valve cover off the offending cylinder and checking for bent or missing push rods. The Vanguard has a random act of bending a pushrod for no apparent reason. And most of...
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    Sears mower deck blade safety washer 1044R

    Can't help with locating but that number superceded to a 583644301 which is also showing NLA.
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    Cub Cadet Zero Force SZ Hydro-Gear transmission fluid change

    No plug but two filters, 5 quarts of 20W50 and the pump and the hydro adapters to connect the pump hose to.
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    Nearly died yesterday

    I-64 East of St Louis. He has tried several times to get his license back but so far has failed.
  135. R

    Nearly died yesterday

    Or state trooper crossing the median while travelling 120 mph while talking to his wife on the cell phone and hits a car head on killing two sisters.
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    How bad/critical are these leaks? Kubota B3200

    The first leak is not a bad repair. Remove the wheel, remove the tie rod, and unbolt the housing from the axle tube. Then put it on the bench so you can work on it. Remove the bolts holding the lower cover on the axle pivot and pry it off since it is sealed with RTV. The remove the large...
  137. R

    2006 DK55 Intermittent Starting Issues

    Little more info. Does it crank or cranks, starts and then dies as soon as the key is released.
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    Craftsman PYT9000 - how to adjust Parking Brake?

    The adjuster is the castle nut with the split pin in it. But what happens a lot is the two pins in the brake caliper corrode and seize Most likely will need to remove the brake from the tranny. Remove and derust the pins and the caliper to get everything moving again. Just be aware that the...
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    Kubota Zero Turn Starting Issue Z125S

    Welcome to the Kohler Courage twin starter issue. The top bushing wears and gets oblong, and then gets to a point where it will bind with the flywheel, and then it breaks the shaft off. Replace the starter on move on. There is a way to upgrade to the Command series solenoid shift starter...
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    JD E130 Garden Tractor Parking Brake. Edit: fixed!

    Some JD mowers will not allow the parking brake to be engaged with the transmission disengaged. So may want check that.
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    Should voltage regulator have continuity to its housing?

    Follow up information. Pulled a Kohler 15 amp regulator/rectifier and according to my Kohler regulator/rectifier tester is testing good. So with the pins facing up. From the left AC to then B+ I get .1 ohms because those two pins are bridged. From either the left AC or B+ to ground I am...
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    Should voltage regulator have continuity to its housing?

    Can't read the scale on your meter. But it looks like it is set to 1K ohms so are you getting 41 ohms or 41K ohms. If it is working properly the small amount of drain will takes months to drain the battery below a level that will not start 41 ohms is a .3 amp or 300 milliamp draw which is...
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    Should voltage regulator have continuity to its housing?

    On Kohler the two outside wires, which should be white are stator wires. They will have low resistance continuity to each other but neither should have continuity to ground. They are basically both ends of the winding from under the flywheel. The center pin is the B+ which should be purple...
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    Should voltage regulator have continuity to its housing?

    yes you will have a somewhat high resistance reading but you will have continuity to ground because the voltage regulator has to be grounded to close the internal switch to allow battery charging. No ground No charge. Does it blow the fuse with the regulator unplugged. If no then try a...
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    JD's new parts site??

    When I login to my JD dealer account is still shows the Partscatalog.deere.com
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    Monkey Wards 8Hp 5Spd rear tine

    Briggs 398811 is the electronic replacement for that engine.
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    Auto-throttle or Load Sensing Throttle for Honda GX630 Small Engine

    Show me a single logsplitter made that required 2 hand operation to prevent loosing body parts. Most commercial splitters have autocycle valves which lock in by pulling two levers next to each other with one hand and the ram goes through a complete cycle.
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    Warranty not transferable says LS

    Warranty terms seem to be generic, and an OEM isn't going to tell you that they have to prove that the aftermarket part caused the failure. They can't deny warranty for a leaking axle seal because you used an aftermarket air filter. But if that air filter allowed dirt to enter the engine and...
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    Trailer hubs shedding grease caps

    From the Dexter parts catalog they claim the cotter key wasn't used after 2002, but I have them on my 2011 Sure-Trac. So either Sure-Trac has some old axles laying around that they are still using or Dexter is supplying old axles for sale.
  150. R

    Trailer hubs shedding grease caps

    The EZ Lubes on my Sure-Trac with Dexter axles use an offset drilled cotter pin. So the grease goes through the center but the cotter pin is off to the side of the passage.
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    Can a Zero Turn mow high weeds in a bumpy pasture?

    Will not mow 5 ft tall weeds very well, and even with the suspension will still kill your back after riding over that bumpy ground. Mower overall just will not stand up to that type of punishment for very long without leading to serious maintenance issues. And if the slopes are very steep and...
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    Scag died

    Maybe a long shot but has anybody checked the flywheel key to see if it got sheared. Which would recreate everything to run but at the wrong timing. Therefore no start.
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    Surging

    No adjustment on those carbs. But if the OP replaced all those parts sounds like Chinese knockoff parts which those carbs can be hit and miss. So new carb could still be part of the issue. And yes we need the model and spec of the engine to assist further.
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    Trailer hubs shedding grease caps

    Are we talking about the metal caps coming out or just the rubber dust covers that are used on greaseable axle trailers. I suspect that you have too much grease behind the caps and when the grease gets warm it expands to the point that it is pushing the rubber caps out if your trailer has those.
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    DK45SE Starter doing machine gun imitation

    My OEM original battery in my DK45S would turn on the dash light go through pre-heat and loose everything when the starter was hit. Loose dash lights until the key was cycled back off and on again Your can put the charger on that battery. Flip the charge swtich on and off like turning on and...
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    DK45SE Starter doing machine gun imitation

    I would go ahead and remove the battery terminals and clean them and the post. Could still be an intermittent connection that has now burnt through the corrosion but will return.
  157. R

    DK45SE Starter doing machine gun imitation

    A poor battery connection can also cause it. The load created by the starter cause a voltage drop that caused the starter solenoid to disengage temporarily, and then when the load drops the voltage returns which allowed the starter solenoid to re-engage. Rinse and repeat.
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    I hate to see this...

    You only make one mistake with those chippers Your first and last are both the same.
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    I hate to see this...

    I think kids that grew up around machinery had more of an awareness of what could go wrong then today's kids. Part of the reason was the kids had to learn at an young age how to operate because they had to. I am curious if there are more kids involved in machinery accidents now than say 40...
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    Recommend A Pressure Washer?

    Simpson or their parent company FNA Group make the Dewalt, Simpson and I think a couple other brands. They also own and manufacture AAA pumps. Been a Service center for FNA for about 10 years so I see a few warranties of their washers every year. Or pump failures are repaired by warranty...
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    NO LONGER MANUFACTURING

    Old news.
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    1/10th Hours

    1/10 hours on the hour meter serves the same purpose as 1/10 miles or kilometers on an odometer. To the OP just pretend your hour meter is an odometer. Cars have their oil changed at so many miles, kilometers. Tractors are changed at hours, but your read the meter the same way.
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    Stump removal .. how deep? Or all?

    Than I think you would be time ahead by grinding the stumps and then adding your dirt over the top. Less disturbance that way. Digging out a stump can result in some big holes to get under them.
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    Stump removal .. how deep? Or all?

    That answer could be predicated on how much are you cutting the bank down during the regrade. Stump grinder at most will get you 12-15 inches in most cased depending on size of machine.
  165. R

    Need wiring schematic for Craftsman T900

    Green wires may of went to the seat switch.
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    Can loose battery connection cause…

    Loose battery terminals can cause intermittent lose of 12 volts which on Kohler will also shut off the output of the voltage regulator. Also the intermittent current can cause voltage spikes which plays havoc on the ignition system also. Many a ignition modules have been fried by voltage...
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    Tractor wont start hot

    Fuel shutoff solenoid failing hot causing a no fuel issue.
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    Craftsman GT5000 Reliability?

    Quick search shows it was made from 2003-2006 and could use one of 3 engines 1 Kohler and 2 Briggs also could have a hydrogear hydrostat or Peerless hydrostat, or peerless gear. the peerless has no parts availability and is non repairable or serviceable. The Kohler 25 hp could be subject...
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    Need wiring schematic for Craftsman T900

    See if this helps you https://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/769-02090.pdf
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    Need wiring schematic for Craftsman T900

    MTD doesn't have wiring diagrams. And if they do, they don't even share them with their dealers. What is the electrical problem you are having
  171. R

    Flo Jet carbs

    This is the first carb in your picture with item 164 as the mating air cleaner pipe https://www.partstree.com/models/170401-2110-01-briggs-stratton-horizontal-engine/carburetor-fuel-assy-1/ Uses either a foam oiled air cleaner or a paper cartridge style cleaner And your second carb is for...
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    Kubota T2290 Drive belt too tight

    Assuming that the same deck belt was installed that was taken off in combination with the burning smell I would be leaning to the belt has been incorrectly installed.
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    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    The main issue with filling gas cans in the back of trucks was the rubber bed mats that prevented the static from disipating.
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    Pulled over for a one-ton truck pulling a water pump in CT.

    USFMCA considers commercial as a vehicle or combination with a weight or weight rating over 10,001 lbs. with some other qualifiers, but every pickup truck including 1/2 tons could fall into that category.
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    Backhoe bucket pin backed out one side

    Seems unusual considering grease tends to migrate through every opening. So i would expect grease to be present toward the outer edges of the pin over time, at least some in the wishbone. From the rust around the bolt opening I would say that bolt through the pin has been missing for a period...
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    Basic small engine problem - What fixed it?

    I don't even want to count how many I have found over the years. Shop pack box of J19LM (24 plugs) that would run for about 5 minutes and quit. NGK plugs used in Honda ATV's that will fire between the center electrode and the plug housing not the normal spark gap which won't fire under...
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    Pulled over for a one-ton truck pulling a water pump in CT.

    From the website that you posted Class A*: Any combination of vehicles which has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross...
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    Which model JD 345 & questions

    From further research it looks like that FD611 is outside the serial number range for the plastic gear. Supposely serial number FD611V000001-FD611V000050 may have the plastic gear.
  179. R

    Which model JD 345 & questions

    If the engine has 1500 hours than I would bet it already has the metal gears. Around that time frame they started producing that engine with the metal camshaft and oil pump. Most of the plastic camshafts failed at 800-1200 hours.
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    R&R Roll Pin on Mower deck.

    One fits inside of the other. You drive the outer pin into place and then drive the other pin inside of it. I have seen a few setups like that over the years where they put one spring pin inside of the other. Years ago they would use a rolled pin. Looked like a rolled up piece of paper.
  181. R

    Spartan Mower Spindle

    Spindles are expensive. Working on a Ferris with non aftermarket available spindles and no parts available for the spindles. and they are $260 each.
  182. R

    Honda FRC800 Tiller, Aftermarket Belt?

    That belt is that price because it is somewhat of a specialty dimension. Standard B belts are 21/32 by 7/16 or .65625 x .4375 A 5L is 21/32 x 3/8 or .65625 x .375 the Honda belt is 16.7 x 9 or .65625 x .35433 or 21/32 by 23/64 width and height. So even though a B and the 5L are the...
  183. R

    L3010 PTO won’t disengage

    Cable frayed inside of covering could also be possible.
  184. R

    L3010 PTO won’t disengage

    I don't know if I have the correct diagram but take a look at item 20 on this diagram to possibly give some direction. https://shop.kubotausa.com/oemparts/a/kub/60a2fd7187a8661054387e48/e12502-pto-gear-shift-lever-hst-type-w-o-ind-pto
  185. R

    Loader dk55 and KL551 counterweight

    My DK45S/DK451 with the Bushhog M346 loader calls for 2300# of rear counterweight
  186. R

    Mini-Skid Steers - Are they good or bad?

    All can be tipped if not careful. Most machines up to 1000 pound ROC are 36-42 inches wide. Above that they are closer to 46-48 wide. So all are narrow for rated capacity so are side tippy and have to be careful while climbing slopes because of their design they are rear heavy and will tip...
  187. R

    Mini-Skid Steers - Are they good or bad?

    Nephew runs a Ditch Witch SK600 with his stump business to clean up wood chips. It has its limitations but really speeds up progress on the job site for loading excess chips and leveling off after grinding. Part of the draw for that model was the price and it will fit through a backyard gate.
  188. R

    Gas Proof Plastic Repair Sealant?

    For the white plastic fuel tanks used on some mowers. A hot glue gun will seal the hole and is not effected by gas.
  189. R

    Kawasaki FH680V-A26 Carb

    Most likely the Nikki carb is OEM and should take float number 16031-7001 But that looks like you should have the 15004-7029 carb not the 15004-7003 which calls for float part number 16031-7003
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    6x4 (I think it's called) side by side

    There is no clutch just a centrifugal belt drive system. Sounds like idle speed is too high preventing the drive belt from fully disengaging. the belt should slip on the driven engine pulley at idle and not turn the transmission pulley. A partially engaged drive clutch will cause the belt to...
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    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    Wording over the years has changed. Current small engines recommend the first oil change after 5 hours on engines without oil filter. And 100 hours on engines with oil filter. Some other engine OEM's will have a recommendation of 20 or 25 or 50 hours for first oil change. Throw synthetic...
  192. R

    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    Breakin oil is an oil that doesn't have friction modifiers to assist in the seating of rings to the cylinder for better compression. Normally used more with race engines at this point, but use to be more common years ago.
  193. R

    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    I just service and warranty the portable products and for the most part don't service the standby units, other than when my regular mower repair customers ask me to do the service.
  194. R

    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    Went and looked at a couple service manuals. And it says that the generator is run and tested at the factory, and no breakin required. And to change the oil after the first 25 hours for breakin. That doesn't mean they used breakin oil at the factory or recommend the use of breakin oil in...
  195. R

    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    Been working on, rebuilding, and replacing small engines on lawnmowers etc for over 26 years, and I have never come across an OEM that recommends the use of breakin oil in any of their engines even when new out of the box.
  196. R

    Need help picking correct oil for my 25 year old 19hp twin Generac generator

    All of the modern small engine oils contain ZDDP So Briggs, Kohler, Honda, Stens, Kawasaki, Kinetix, other brands small engine oils will have the required additives for your air cooled engine
  197. R

    Best subcompact for the money

    Go test run several brands from dealers in your area. And the one that you like the best and fits yours needs is the best bank for the buck.
  198. R

    I have green fluid draining down?

    Could it be antifreeze from a leaking heater core in the cab.
  199. R

    Fuel Level Sensor (I think) Leaking

    Looks like it pries out from grommet part number 735-05171 https://www.partstree.com/models/pro-z-700-kw-760-s-53rihtuv050-cub-cadet-60-pro-z-series-zero-turn-mower-kawasaki-2023/fuel-tanks-12/ Item 3
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