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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Expert Profile
Expertise
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 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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Kazda | 03/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | John hit this problem/solution on the head ..... |
| Robert | 03/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you John. That's all helpful info ..... |
| Hector | 03/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | John, is a expert in his field ..... |
| Frank | 03/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you after taking the power head ..... |
| Jim | 03/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks John, I suspected that the wire ..... |
Recent Answers from John C. Bridgers Sr.
2010-03-12 Hi I have a second-hand Masport motor Model 92908 Type 5162-03 code 86102201.:
Hi Hector: >>No Worries: >>I Just Located a Used Vertical Pull Starter in the Shop. >>My Daughter and I are going to Disassemble the Starter and She is going to Help me make an Instruction File for
2010-03-12 Grasshopper mower lift problem:
Hello Again Nick: >>Yes, it Might be the Relay. >>You will Need to Check the Lift Circuit First. Sticking Contacts in the Relay or a Bad Wire Connection will sometimes cause this Problem. >>Check
2010-03-11 self propelled blade adapter for briggs:
Hello Steve: >>The Blade Adapters a Designed Differently Depending on the Mower Deck the Engine is Mounted to. >>Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit the Engine is Mounted to, Please. With these
2010-03-11 2 stroke mower problem:
Hello Barry: >>From your Description it Sounds like the Carburetor Float or Needle Valve has Stuck. When this Happens, then Engine will Run in Cold Start (carburetor is in Choke Position) but Not in
2010-03-11 Wheel axle:
Hello Paul: >>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Unit at this Site Addy, http://www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com/parts.asp and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then
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