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I've done this before (removing carb) but it's been a while and I'm baffled as to how to get this carb off; (see pics). It's mounted atop the small gas tank and getting access to everything is a challenge. I've gotten all the bolts/screws off but now cant remove the governor/throttle linkage...

I'm working on a neighbors machine and the drive belt snapped. He's not to handy, so I said I'd help. I looked up the "parts diagram" for the Husqvarna model number, 960430159-01, and found the drive belt: 532420807. Haven't found a video showing the drive belt replacement, and it didn't...

I recently acquired an otherwise Nice 2013 ZRT 50 with 300 hours, model number 17AFCACP056, but the previous owner ran it without oil and seized the Kohler Courage 23hp engine. I got a Briggs 24hp engine with the same crankshaft and swapped. So far so good. Two quick questions: (And forgive...

Hi all, Not sure why I'm having such a hard time find the above info. I even entered in my actual machine model number (image attached) and the John Deere site has LOTS of information, but, can't find the parts diagram that shows the black plastic pulley/belt cover(s). Can someone slap some...

Hi all, This machine was running well, then started sputtering and died. Now I can't restart it - there's absolutely no activity/sound from the starter or anything. Lights come on when I turn the key, (dashboard shows voltage, hours, etc.). Oil light is on. I checked oil and it was low, so...

Model # 31P777-0296E1 Engine starts right up, runs well, and has about 93psi compression. But after a minute or so, oil is coming out the vent hole of the fuel pump. Another time it spit back out through the dipstick tube. Assumedly, I have pressure in the crankcase? Bad head gasket? I...

I have a Toro Wheelhorse that sat for a year and I’m trying to bring it back to life. Drained the old gas, got a new fuel filter, out on a new carb …and it starts right up and drives around in flat surfaces. But the minute I go up a hill or engage the mower deck, it sputters …assuredly because...

And how did the snow get in there, you ask??? Well, because I'm a STOOPID - that's how. Battery was dead so I went to change it - took air/oil filter vent stack off to open hood ....... and never went back. 15" dump and just realizing I didn't put that vent cover back on. How screwed am I...

Was out doing my normal brush hogging, all going fine/normal, when I went over a section of raise up dirt that bogged down the machine. I assumed it was just a small mound and after restarting without PTO engaged that I'd drive forward to smooth ground and continue --- but machine is 100%...

The machine runs on starter fluid, quite well, but dies immediately once it's gone. I've cleaned the old carb, tried a new one, swapped fuel line, confirmed gas is good... Checked compression and getting just a hair over 60psi after 3 pulls. Is that my issue, poor compression? Thank you, Jay

Hi all. I think I left part of my brain somewhere and can't find it. I've repaired 100s of small engine machines over the years, mostly resolving poor running conditions due to bad/dirty carbs. So when my dear Husqy riding lawn mower, with a 24horse twin Kawasaki engine, just up & quit the...

When I got my Ford 1700 tractor it came with the brush hog noted above, but no bracket for a 3 point hitch (see first image from a photo I found online). Mine has the 2 lower pins for the PTO arms and then 2 chains that get pinned to the 3 point hitch connector on the tractor.(see second...

I pulled one of these home from the dump - had never seen a Honda engine on a Husqy. The choke setup isn’t setup correctly and I’m hoping someone can share a picture of how the choke connects to the carb. I can’t find a diagram that shows it - and it is a rather unique setup. Thank you. Jay

I have a JD LA175 and the throttle lever does nothing to actuate the throttle butterflies inside the carb, and my engine is racing way above normal RPMs (worried I'm going to blow my 26hp Briggs & Stratton engine). While taking off the Nikki carb, I believe I must've screwed something up, lost...

My LA175 has been phenomenal, but was recently surging. I bought a new carb and after installing, it runs smooth as can be! But, the RPMs are a good bit higher than previously. I believe I've found the issue to be a missing spring on the governor linkage with the throttle. When I look on a...

Hi all, I may be resurrecting's an older post (below) when I had issues with the mower deck belt jumping off. Just like in that post, I think i've checked everything, from drive pulley under the motor, to the deck itself, all spindles are on the same plan, none are bent or lose. As noted in...

I'm out there brush-hogging and noticing, after 10-15 mins that the oil - low pressure light on my odometer is flickering/glowing coming on when really under load and then goes off when rpms climb back up. I checked oil level before use and it was good. Any thoughts? Normal?? Thank you, Jay

Seemingly overnight, my awesome 1700: Had a harder time than normal starting Actually seemed to 'catch' and run okay, but, just wouldn't get it's idle or rpms up It surged for a minute or two and then ultimately ran ...okay. I've got the brush hog on but not slogging through anything crazy or...

Hi all. I work on a lot of small engine equipment, and am often stumped by "surging". Often times, carburetors need a good cleaning, or swapping, and that resolves the issue. But on my LA 175, with 250 hours, I recently removed carb and cleaned it ...pretty thoroughly. (Not saying I'm the...

As many of us know, these Tuff Torq transmissions lose power over time. On my Husqvarna LGT 24K54, it lost virtually all power to climb the slightest of inclines after only 10-15 mins of use. I spent the $400+ and bought the rebuild kit from TT and ...rebuilt it, added new fluid and...

Continuing my big "tune up" maintenance, and today is oil change day, but not finding this oil filter noted above. A regional tractor parts shop says there's a New Holland number (but they didn't want to give out the number and for $38 (shipped) I thought I'd see if anyone here knows where I...

Hi all, I'm about to replace many of the hydro hoses on my Ford 1700 and, especially on the shorter ones, am noticing that when I try to loosen the securing threads ...the hose resists mightily; getting all coiled and kinked. This may not be that big a deal when taking off the old, as they're...

I bought a nicer, taller seat with armrests for my Husqvarna riding mower. When I sit down, starts right up, but, as soon as I release the brake, it turns off. I assume the mower doesn't realize I'm sitting on it, so it cuts off. It's a 4 wire connection, both from my old seat and on the new...

Hi folks, My starter has been slowly losing it's ability to start my riding mower. Sometimes it would start the machine immediately, other times I'd hear it spinning with the pinion gear not "up" into flywheel, but, after backing off the key and trying again, it would start right up. This...

Working on this JD 285 and it won't start. Has new battery, fully charged - showing 12.5v. When I turn the key, I hear fast-paced 'clicking'. Doesn't sound like typical solenoid clicking, but, faster. Sounds like it's coming from up above the battery, behind the dashboard guages. Very...

Subject above pretty much tells the story. I've checked the ground strap next to engine block (cleaned it, tightened it on solidly). I cleaned the magnets on the fly wheel. Bought new coil (first time I ever encountered a new coil with not connector for the spark plug - but quickly figured...

I hope I am using the correct term above. I have an '83 Ford 1700 with 770 loader and the 2-lever control for raising/lowering bucket as well as rolling the back forward/back. In my manual it says this part # is DV23FATS005 or 23FATS2P4KA. The lever that controls the roll of the bucket has...

Engine rebuild (Tecumseh 5hp - "H50") with reverse sheave - proper placement of gear? I am trying to salvage an older Tecumseh H50 (Horizontal/5hp) engine after the piston's connecting rod let go and things got ...messy inside. This engine has 2 sheaves/pulleys, 1 that comes off the crank and...

Hi folks, I have a 2011 Husqvarna LGT 24K54 rider and love it ...when it's not giving me fits. And I realize that machines don't give fits, owners who aren't clever enough to keep em' running proper are the issue :-). I had a lengthy post at the end of last season where the mower deck belt...

Hi, I'm working on an 'older' Toro (not exactly sure how old - looks like the one Forest Gump mowed with :-)) 8-32 "Professional" and can't get the machine to spark. Model # 56150 and serial number 9000001 - 9999999. At first, I thought it was simply the ignition coil (or magneto) so I got a...

Hi All, Working on this Husqvarna lawn tractor that will run on starting fluid, has fuel coming To the carb, but, won't run on it's own. Feeling like a new carb (or cleaned/rebuilt one) will solve the issue. But can't for the life of me find the carb on line. Engine number: YKAX4942CA...

I have a 2001 Husqvarna LGT24K54 ride on mower that has been great since I bought it. I am on top of maintenance, etc, and think it's kept "up to spec". I pulled the mower deck out of winter storage in my shed and greased the 3 spindles and then rotated the drive belt by hand. I did not...

Weird situation today that when after thinking I 'removed' the ebrake ...the brakes remain engaged. Wondering if I pressed the pedal too hard (I was on a decent decline and wanted to make sure I engaged the brake good & hard, plus I'm about 240lbs). I'm pretty sure I set the ebrake properly...

Hi All, I'm a little confused as to what type of oil to put in my machine. Reading owners manual shows 10w30, 10w40 for year round use OR 10W for severe cold below 32, 20W for winter use between 32 to 50F and 30W for summer above 50. Then an internet search came back with a bunch of C-rated...

I have on older Husqvarna 10/30 snowblower with 鍍hreaded screw adjustable base to rotate the direction of the snow chute. I知 pretty sure when I bought the machine, (used), 6 or 7 years ago that it had grease in and around the moving or contacting surfaces where it rotated. I noticed a few times...

I have an '11 Husqvarna LGT 24K54 with (obviously) the Kawasaki 2 cylinder 24 horse engine. I noticed the spring that returns the Choke lever to an Open position has gone missing. I've mickey-moused a replacement in there for the time being, but, would like to order an OEM replacement, but...

Hi all, After figuring out my issue with the new mower deck belting jumping off (because I can be an idiot at times) I'm now working to figure out why I have a hard time getting up hills after the machine is warmed up. If I try driving up the hill next to my house when the machine is freshly...

Hi all. I have a Husqvarna LGT24K54 and love it. I've had it since brand new and it's 8 years old. Getting ready for this season's mowing/etc., I changed the oil/filter/plugs and decided new belts would be a fine thing to do. The mower Drive belt was working ...okay, but, only for about...

Hi all, My great ol' 1983 Ford 1700 is telling me I should be in the market for a new Hydro control "lever" setup. I have the "2 lever" control today (boom - up/down, bucket - roll up/down) and it's the 'bucket' control that basically ...won't turn off. I've setup a bungie cord at this point...

Please don't laugh... I'm actually a solid driveway mechanic, but, find myself at a loss right now with the jug of Sta-Lube Hypoid SAE 80W90 "Gear Oil". Is it hydraulic fluid? I have a Ford 1700 tractor with a nice Woods backhoe 7500 attachment and it's a little low on Hydraulic Fluid. I...

Hi All. I have a 1983 Ford 1700 with a front end loader with 2 hydro controls: Bucket roll and up & down of the arms. The bucket roll control when, at rest, constantly wants to act like I'm pulling on it - rolling the bucket upwards. Anyone else have this - and what can I do to correct it...

Anybody ever take apart their fuel tank on the Stihl BR 600? I would like to inspect the fuel hoses/filters inside, but, can seem to get it apart. thoughts? Carb doesn't seem to be getting fuel and when I press the primer pump, it doesn't suck up any fuel. I can hear a whistle when I pump...

Any idea what would cause my chainsaw to lead bar oil? Not a massive leak - maybe a table spoon over night. Just odd. Not sure what to check. Saw isn't all that old, maybe 7-8 years with 100 hours on it. Love this saw! Thanks, Jay

Hi all, I searched and couldn't find any posts about this issue: My '83 Ford 1700 has been great since I inherited it about a year ago. GREAT machine. Occasionally, it would be a challenge to 'quietly' either get into a gear or shift from one to another. This past weekend, it stopped...

My STX38 runs well and mows great, but, sometimes - without hitting the disengage button - it does just that and randomly disengages. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks

Hi All, My hydraulic fluid is pretty low - is it typical to "lose" fluid over time, does it kindof cook away? (this 1983 Ford 1700 is new to me so I don't know it intimately yet). Anyhow, manual calls for M2C-134A and Tractor Supply doesn't have it. Can't find any on eBay... Thoughts...

Everything on my tractor has been working fine - but today, after raising the bucket, I went to put it down (actuated the lever TO lower it), and it raised/went up. Why would it do that? Also noticed the other day that, while mowing and holding the bucket up in the air, it would...

Hi all, I recently inherited an '83 Ford 1700 and love it. What a great yard tractor. While doing light work the other day, I thought I noticed steam coming up from the front of the tractor. I immediately glanced at the analog gauge which showed the temp all the way to the right of "H". I...

Hi All, I bought a brand new Husqvarna LGT 24K54 last spring and love it. Mowing about 2 acres and doing lots of landscaping (bought a great steel cart). Had thought of installing a Bercomac 40" snowblower attachment with the wheel weights and chains. Bought a used setup this summer and was...