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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Expert Profile
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?
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Dennis | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You "China Dave". for your fast ..... |
| Wayne | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Ed Ciecko | 11/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response. Thanks very ..... |
| John | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gary | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Spot on the trobleshooting for my problem ..... |
Recent Answers from David R -GlobalTek LLC
2009-11-23 oil plug:
The oil drain plug is the SQUARE shaped plug located in the Middle between the mounting bolts. Use 5W30 Oil in your crankcase. You do not need to mix gas and oil. It is okay to use synthetic oil
2009-11-22 ariens 2048 mower:
Joe, I am sorry to tell you that by increasing your RPM, all that will happen is your engine will run faster. It will do very little for the ground speed. We also have to consider the design of the
2009-11-21 Toro Wheel Horse problem:
Pete: Based on this information, I would be looking at the electric clutch unit. Now you said that the prices of the switch shocked you.... WAIT until you see see the price of the clutch. Clutches
2009-11-21 Toro Wheel Horse problem:
Pete, This is one that makes us scratch our heads With the ignition in the OFF position, Engine not running, remove the negative cable? Do you have a spark? Keep the ignition in the off position
2009-11-19 Toro Wheel Horse problem:
It sounds like you have an electrical short- or an electrical draw in your wiring system. In a poorly lit area (like your garage) remove the NEGATIVE battery cable. Do you see sparks? IF you do you
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