Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Expert Profile

John C. Bridgers Sr.

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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

Experience in the area

I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

Education/Credentials

Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.

Past/Present Clients

I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.

What do you like about this subject?

Complicated problems fascinate me. If you ask me a question, I may take a while to figure out the best answer, but I seldom give up until I've exhausted all possible leads.

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Tim03/08/11101010Thank you John. Your explanation was complete .....
Linwood03/06/11101010John was prompt and knowledgeable. He gave .....
Jack02/26/11101010John, Thanks for the timely advise. I .....
JIM02/26/11101010 
John02/23/11101010Thanks for your rapid reply.

Recent Answers from John C. Bridgers Sr.

2011-02-23 1997 Toro Model 20449 12F802 won't start:

Hello Jack:    >>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm and Select Start Parts Viewer. Now Enter the Model Numbers (20449) and Click Search

2011-02-23 20HP BRIGGS:

Hello Michael:    >>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/parts.html and Select the B. Then Select Briggs and Stratton. Then Select Don't have

2011-02-23 Kubota AT70s tiller:

Hello John:    >>Usually the Tiller Shaft Seals can be Replaced without Disassembling the Gears. The Breakdown Shows the Seals are Removed without Disassembling the Case. Remove the Tines and then Remove

2011-02-22 Toro:

Hello Damon:    >>From your Description it Sounds like the Carburetor Requires Soaking and Cleaning, the Carburetor Solenoid is Bad and Requires Replacing, the Valve Clearances Require Setting or a Safety

2011-02-22 L100:

Hello Again Daniel:    >>Thanks, I Suspected this was a JD Unit but I wanted to be Certain.  >>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com

 

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