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Expert Profile: Fred Hemmer

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
Enfine 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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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: I am legaly blind

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1670
Knowledge	9.96 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.77 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		3
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		198

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	6	10	10	08/28/08
10	10	10	10	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	08/22/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08

User Comments

The response missed part 2 of my question.
(bill on 08/28/08)

Thanks for the input on my next day off I will proceed with suggestions and post results. Have a good day.
(Jay on 08/13/08)

Thanks Fred! Residual oil in the muffler was the problem. Ran about 5 minutes at operating RPM and the smoke quit.
(Robert on 08/22/08)

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Recent Answers from Fred Hemmer

2008-08-13 lx 277: The first thing would be to check the state or output, while the engine is running. If there is current flowing to the current going to the battery check your ground. If current is not flowing to the...

2008-08-13 Tecumseh enduro 15.5 ohv: First check head gaskets and valve cover gaskets. The next would be valve clearance. Before running the engine, check the oil if the level has gone up gasoline is getting into the crankcase. This...

2008-08-13 B & S Model 10A902/Type 2189B3: The first thing I would do is replace the fuel cap. If it still happens after that check to see if there is a screen in the bottom of the fuel tank. It could be obstructed. Spray compressed air through...

2008-08-13 honda ex1000 generator: Is there an auto-idle on the generator?. What this does is return the engine idle. When there is no load on the generator or when there is a load on the generator automatically brings it up to speed...

2008-08-12 LX188 failing to start: I would follow the usual troubleshooting system. Check the battery, it should read 12.6 volts DC. Check battery ground and cables, clean and tight. Then follow the current. Battery to top terminal...

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