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Expertise
Can, and will, answer most questions pertaining to small engine repair, and service. But PLEASE furnish me with the proper Model numbers, and types to assure me to be able to answer your questions the most accurately as possible. If the problem is dealing with the frame, drive, or deck portion I need the manufactures numbers, if it is the engine itself, I need it's make and model numbers, rather than the frame's. Tom
Experience in the area
Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer owned repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. 20+ years in small engine repair. and service. Experienced in most makes, and models. Factory schooled in Briggs & Stratton. Honda, MTD, Troybilt, Craftsman, Toro, Tecumseh, Kohler, and Kawasaki experienced. Keep in mind we do this for nothing more than ratings, please be thoughtful with them, and fair. We take great time to try, and help, please be as kind when rating us........Tom
What do you like about this subject?
It challengers the mind. Everyday brings a new problem, and a different solution. I truly enjoy helping people through my experience.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Everyday is a learning experience, once you think you have all the knowledge something will come up that proves you wrong, you learn with each new day. I just hope to keep learning, and sharpening my skills.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
If they only knew the correct way to store their small engines at the seasons end, some of us small engine shop owners would be looking for new work....
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Recent Answers from Tom Adinolfi
2011-12-02 1999 John Deere Sabre Flooding Badly:
Common problem with that carb, it's either a LMT, or LMK model carb. Needle valve and seat are not sealing, or the float is filling with fuel. Doubt the float as you've used 2 different carbs. It is more
2011-12-02 Briggs & Stratton:
A couple of preliminary checks you might try. Check when it stalls out for spark, fuel, and compression. Start by removing the spark plug, put the lead back on and ground the side of it against the block
2011-12-02 Grasscutter dies giving gas.:
After assuming your running a fresh correctly mixed oil/fuel mix. You need to remove the muffler and check if there is a spark arrest screen in that system, if so it may be carbon build up needing cleaning
2011-08-02 john deere L120:
I have to assume you tested the battery first, and found it able to take a load? With a confirmation of a good battery present, time to get out the test light. But first off make sure all safety items
2011-05-02 Craftsman Lawn Tractor:
The problem you have is a carburetor issue. The needle and seat in the carb are not sealing when the bowl is filled, causing the fuel to spill over first into the intake manifold, then into the cylinder
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