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I specialize in two cycle questions and repair, specifically chainsaws. But have worked on Outdoor Power Equipment for 18 years. So lawn mower/small engines are also what I work on everyday. Being in KY, snowblowers are very rare, so their drive systems I am not familiar with. Electrical work on Generators is something I do not get into either, as I have no training in that area. Also, I have little experience with boat motors, mini bikes, 4 wheelers, motorcycles, etc.
Experience in the area
I have worked in the Outdoor Equipment Industry since 1990, and have been active giving online help to do-it-yourself types since 2000, and also am skilled in parts lookup help as well. When working at larger dealerships, I have always filled the "Two Cycle Man" position, as it is an area that can be tricky to diagnose and repair.
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| Dee Dee | 08/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Fish. I took the air ..... |
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| Mike Hefner | 07/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the timely response. |
Recent Answers from John
2009-08-31 Snapper rear engine mower will not start:
You need to remove the top cover and expose the flywheel. If it has a pull starter on it, then it will have an old fashioned type starter clutch, which screws on and holds the flywheel in place, and can
2009-08-31 Eager-1 Start Problem:
By blocking the intake, it should choke the engine down and deliver more fuel, and the engine would run longer with a fresh dose of fuel, so something is wrong. See if the carb pieces move freely, they
2009-08-31 Re: STX-38:
If the seal is leaking, then oil will pool up on the top of the pulley, then get slung everywhere when started , so after it has been sitting a while reach up and feel in the top of the pulley and if
2009-08-30 My old turner lawn mower.:
The older engines used an asbestos clad gasket, so they could normally be re-used. As far as what engine you had, it is hard to say without seeing it, as with a real old mower, the engine may even be
2009-08-30 Snapper rear engine mower will not start:
In general, these engines are mounted so that tilting them won't cause any problems. So with fresh fuel and clean oil.I would first replace the plug and take off the air filter, and try to start, and
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