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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Expert Profile
David R -GlobalTek LLC
returns 06/15/2012
Expertise
Small Air Cooled Engines and applications including Twin Cylinders. A specialist in the Chinese Engine-- i e LIFAN, LONCIN, ZONGSHEN, RATO, LCT, YAMAKOYO, DUCAR, GREYHOUND, (Honda Engine COPY) area. Have personally been to Chinese Engine factories several times Former Day to Day job is in application engineering of 4 cycle Engines. Evaulation, testing and failure diagnosis of Chinese Engines,Briggs and Stratton and Kohler engines daily. In other words I do this everyday.
Experience in the area
30 Years in OPE industry. Briggs and Stratton Master Service Tech, Master Parts Pro. Former owner of OPE dealership servicing and selling Honda, MTD, Murray, Husqvarna, Toro, Lawnboy, Shindaiwa, Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, and Tecumseh. Previous job as trainer for engine manufacturer performing service training for companies like SEARS, HOME DEPOT, LOWES, TSC, etc. Instructor for Technical College.
Education/Credentials
Vo Tech Training 1981, Husqvarna Factory Training, Briggs and Stratton Factory Service School(s) Tecumseh Factory Training, Shindaiwa Factory Training, MTD, Hydrogear, Toro, Lawnboy update schools. To many to list in the past 30 years.
What do you like about this subject?
Troubleshooting is challenging, but very rewarding.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I will be answering all questions under my Company Name...GLOBALTEK LLC,
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Why is it that Microsoft can have a product (IE Windows XP)that will sunset/expire with no further tech support available, but people expect to be able to buy parts and service thier lawn and garden equipment that is 30+ years old?
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Recent Answers from David R -GlobalTek LLC
2011-12-17 Chinese Mower Engines:
Yes, The last time I visited the Briggs and Stratton Factory they were making the Horizontal 6.5 hp shaft engines there and the 2 cycle engine for the Toro Snow throwers in China. They have a state
2011-12-15 Ryobi RM-65P 4 Stroke lawnmover:
Can you post an image of the carb so I can walk you through this. I want to make sure we are on the same page and are talking about the same thing. However, since its the second one doing the same
2011-12-15 Ryobi RM-65P 4 Stroke lawnmover:
A carb cleaning or replacement should take care of the problem. Make sure you clean any foreign material from the inlet needle area. I would recommend you check the float to make sure its not cracked
2011-12-14 Ryobi RM-65P 4 Stroke lawnmover:
Yes, it sounds like the needle in the carburetor is stuck allowing fuel to seep into the crankcase of the engine. if you check the oil level does it get higher as you leave the mower sit? This is
2011-04-10 Parts for chinese mystery generator:
Ron... Please get me a photograph or copy ALL the information from the EPA tag on the bottom of the engine. This will help identify it. the tag is on the engine blower housing. There is also a number
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