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Expertise
Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience in the area
Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy working on small engines because they are smaller, lighter and generally eaiser to repair than automobiles because of their easy access to parts. They also require far less specialized tools and much less room than other types of repair. This means I can always repair or tinker with small engines where ever I live. It is an interesting a
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Ian | 02/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, I will try ..... |
| craig | 02/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yeah, this expert had a formidable task ..... |
| Danny Mercer | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great guy,,,knows his stuff,,,2 thumbs ..... |
| Dick | 01/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I requested Info on the 1996 Husqvarner ..... |
| Raymond | 01/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Although my engine problem hasn't been solved ..... |
Recent Answers from Eric A. Jones
2012-02-13 solenoid:
Can you trace the yellow wire from the solenoid to the ignition switch or where ever the yellow wire goes? The best way to trace the wire is by hand. Follow the wire the best you can by hand through
2012-02-12 solenoid:
The yellow wire is connected to the solenoid exciter post. Is the white wire the starter or battery side of the solenoid? Looks like the battery side. Is there 12 volts on the yellow wire with the
2012-02-12 solenoid:
The exciter wire should be a small wire conntected to the small post or terminal on the side of the solenoid. The exciter will not be connected to the battery cables. When the key is in the run position
2012-02-11 solenoid:
Is the solenoid bolted to the mower or the enigne? Is there 12 volts on the soleniod exciter when the key is in the off or run position? There should only be power on the exciter when trying to start
2012-02-11 Remove Auger Pulley Toro Snowthrower:
Were there 2 pulley set screws? Most likely the pulley is just stuck on the shaft. Have you tried spraying the pulley and shaft with penetrating oil to loosen to stuck parts? Do you have a large gear
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