Lawn Equipment & Small EnginesModerate / Handy
Diagnose a Mower Starter That Spins or Shrieks
A starter that free-spins or shrieks may have a Bendix problem, but a weak battery and poor connections should be eliminated…
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Diagnose and Repair a V Twin Running on One Cylinder
Spark, fuel, compression, and valve motion must be tested in order when a V-twin bogs, surges, and loses power under deck…
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Diagnose a Two Stroke Blower With Spark but No Start
Bright-blue spark and a wet plug move a no-start diagnosis away from the kill wire and toward flooding, fuel delivery, timing, or mechanical…
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Replace a Small Engine Primer Bulb Without Breaking the Housing
A bulb-only replacement saves money when the retaining housing and fuel circuit are still sound, but old plastic can be…
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Fix a Persistent Leak at a Zero Turn Front Tire Bead
A tire that still leaks after bead sealer needs the leak located before more sealant is…
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