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Expert Profile: Eric A. Jones

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.
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.

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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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Mr. Jones provided a fast clear answer to my question. Thanks!
(david geer on 08/25/08)
I'll try that.
(STEVE BARLOW on 08/23/08)
Eric, Thanks so much for your advice I'm heading to the library first then the B&S mamual. Paul
(Paul on 08/20/08)
Thank you!!! I am going to check on that soon and get back to you. Thank you again.
(Heather on 08/08/08)
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Recent Answers from Eric A. Jones
2008-08-27  Sears Eager I Tecumseh-powered self-propelled mower When you pull the string, does the engine feel like it has compression? Do you have spark? If you remove the air filter and spray starting fluid directly into the carburetor will the engine try to start?...
2008-08-27  Timing issues .003..005 Intake .005-.007 Exhaust Try adjusting the vavles first. Set the gap with the piston at top-dead-center on the compression stroke. Check out this site for push rod identification:...
2008-08-26  2000 John Deere LT133 with Kohler 13HP engine The deck height adjuster could have popped out of place causing the deck to lower. Did you check the bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight? Is there any side to side play in the cutting height adjusment...
2008-08-25  sticking intake vavle You can replace the valves without replaceing the valve seats. In fact, very few mechanics or machine shops will even replace the valve seats...doesn't seem to work to well. The valve stems are 5/16...
2008-08-24  craftsman blower I have had some run on 70 psi but there is absoulty not power, they barely idle and are very difficult to start. Most of the time I can get them to run alright on 100 but you never know when teatering...
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