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Kenster 11-06-2009 11:19:26 69.150.117.51 739983 Report to Moderator	I am no mechanic by any means but I have learned to diagnose and troubleshoot problems with my tractor after three or so years of picking up tidbits here and there, posted by other members of this site. Recently: 1) My bride's high dollar Snapper push mower wouldn't start. She tried for a long time before coming to me. I knew the gas was fresh, the oil clean and to the proper level, the air filter was clean. It turned over very well but just wouldn't fire off. The only thing left was electrical, which ain't much on a lawn mower. I got a wrench to pull the spark plug. Lo and behold the spark plug was only finger tight. It unscrewed by hand. I pulled it and found it was a little bit fowled. I cleaned and regapped it and properly reinstalled it and the mower fired right up like it was a showroom demonstrator. 2) Yesterday I got my heavy duty pressure washer out to clean the siding on the house. I filled it up with gas and hooked up the water hose and sprayer attachment. I noticed gasoline pouring out of the bottom of the mower. At first I thought the fuel line was cracked. It was not. I thought for a minute and reflected on my tractor troubleshooting tips I've picked up. Hmmm. Maybe the carb float is stuck open? How do you fix that? Hmmm. Tap on it with a screwdriver (which I had in my pocket)? Bingo! No more fuel leak! Just a little thing but I learned it here! Thanks, Guys! Ken in Bellville, Texas [Reply]   [No Email]
Dunk 11-06-2009 19:00:37 71.86.100.241 740060 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Jimmyjack, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   Dunk..John,PA said: (quoted from post at 22:09:14 11/06/09) Youare BAD!!!!! Just wait/...HUMANA will insure your MEDICARE. too. :) John, PA John, I hope, I didn't forgit to tell you that, I love you!!!!   [Reply]   [No Email]
Bob Harvey 11-06-2009 15:51:12 216.86.96.82 740012 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Kenster, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   " Every day is a school day"   [Reply]   [No Email]
yeow 11-06-2009 14:25:40 68.221.144.104 740000 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Kenster, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   Ken I know how it is.If I hadn't found this site I would have given up on my 2n.AS simple as they are that would be shameful.Now I look at them as working antiques that make sense to operate verses a modern counterpart.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Kenster 11-06-2009 12:22:58 69.150.117.51 739990 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to lha, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   Dunk, I knew you were kidding with me. Actually, I was happy to be the hero for my wife. She loves that mower and loves to mow around the house. I try to keep her happy. :D But I get to mow the other 9-10 acres with my N, and that keeps me happy.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Buss 11-06-2009 14:10:04 76.239.29.11 739997 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Kenster, 11-06-2009 12:22:58   "When Mama is happy, everyone is happy."   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dunk 11-06-2009 12:09:36 71.86.100.241 739989 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to soundguy, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   Kenster said: (quoted from post at 15:54:41 11/06/09) [quote:6cdf58f137] Kenster, it takes quite a bit of skill to be working on a pressure washer, and have gas start pouring out of the mower!! [/quote:6cdf58f137] Yeah, Dunk. I'm talented in that way! Good Eye! I meant, of course, that fuel was leaking out of the bottom of power washer. :lol: [/quote] Just funnin' with ya, I got a good laugh out of it, thanks.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Kenster 11-06-2009 11:54:41 69.150.117.51 739987 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to soundguy, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   [quote:93f10c7908] Kenster, it takes quite a bit of skill to be working on a pressure washer, and have gas start pouring out of the mower!! [/quote:93f10c7908] Yeah, Dunk. I'm talented in that way! Good Eye! I meant, of course, that fuel was leaking out of the bottom of power washer. :lol: [/quote]   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dunk 11-06-2009 11:28:26 71.86.100.241 739984 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Bill No Mn, 11-06-2009 11:19:26   Kenster said: (quoted from post at 15:19:26 11/06/09) 2) Yesterday I got my heavy duty pressure washer out to clean the siding on the house. I filled it up with gas and hooked up the water hose and sprayer attachment. I noticed gasoline pouring out of the bottom of the mower. At first I thought the fuel line was cracked. It was not. I thought for a minute and reflected on my tractor troubleshooting tips I've picked up. Hmmm. Maybe the carb float is stuck open? How do you fix that? Hmmm. Tap on it with a screwdriver (which I had in my pocket)? Bingo! No more fuel leak! Ken in Bellville, Texas Kenster, it takes quite a bit of skill to be working on a pressure washer, and have gas start pouring out of the mower!! Glad you are having fun!!! :lol: :roll:   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dunk..John,PA 11-06-2009 18:09:14 69.72.89.32 740043 Report to Moderator	Re: Things I've learned from this site.... in reply to Dunk, 11-06-2009 11:28:26   Youare BAD!!!!! Just wait/...HUMANA will insure your MEDICARE. too. :) John, PA   [Reply]   [No Email]