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Expertise
Lawn-Boy and Toro commercial and consumer equipment questions. Including: 2 cycle and 4 cycle engines,(gas or diesel), electrical troubleshooting, drive train questions (gear and hydro), quality of cut and chassis questions.
Experience in the area
18 years with Toro and Lawn-Boy. Developed and conducted in-field training on engine, electrical and hydraulic components. Authored manuals concerning lawn and garden equipment. Worked with customers on the phone to resolve issues.
Organizations
Engine and Equipment Training Council
Publications
Toro and Lawn-Boy web sites
Education/Credentials
BS in Business Admin Kolher, Kubota, Kawasaki, Tecumseh, Briggs and Stratton factory engine training Hydro-Gear training Various in-house training certificates
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Recent Answers from Fred Hemmer
2008-12-09 Craftsman LT1000 cranks but won't start.:
First don't jumpstart your engine eventually you will damage the ignition coils. If the battery is effective replace it be sure that the battery is charged and read 12.6 V DC. The first thing you should
2008-12-09 Snowblower - Shearpin?:
The shear pin goes through the water shaft there is usually one on each side. Clean out all snow and debris around the Auker look along the auger shaft for a round hole or a bolt going through the shaft
2008-12-09 6HP Robin engine surging help please???:
Usually a four cycle engine will only surge if there is an air leak Orlean fuel condition. The easiest to check for is the early check or the carburetor mounts including the intake manifold and moaning
2008-12-09 10 HP Briggs 220707:
If the engine backfires on you are trying to start it the first thing to check will be the flywheel key remove the flywheel and be sure the key and the key way are in good condition. Check the flywheel
2008-12-08 1979 Toro 524 won't start.:
Yes, if you let the fuel in the tank or in the carburetor for five months that's your problem even if you had conditioner in it. The best thing you can do is drain the tank, remove the carburetor disassemble
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