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    1330 only runs on gas poured down carb

    So, has anyone installed an electric fuel switch? My fuel cuf-off on my 1811 is a PITA to get to. Seems like it would be easy to add a 12V cut-off switch - ignition on = fuel flowing. What did you use? I have another 1811 with a seized engine sitting in my garage because of the fuel-dump issue...
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    1811 with Seized Kohler M18 Engine

    Last fall, I had some fuel in the crankcase of my 1811. I thought I'd drain and replace the oil and rebuild the carb. I drained the oil and thought I'd run it for a few seconds to blast any residual oil out - which was a very, very bad idea. It seized up immediately. I took it to a local...
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    Archive through June 16, 2010

    Sorry, Ken, but some of us don't have them old timey VOM's. And you say a digital multimeter won't work to test a condenser?
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    Archive through June 14, 2010

    On Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:14 am, Melody {Schutz (Mschutz)wrote: Chip, How about the condenser next to the coil. I thought about that, but (1) the condenser is only a couple of years old; and, (2) a bad condenser wouldn't keep it from running, would it? I thought it's main purpose was to...
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    Archive through June 13, 2010

    Good morning, esteemed CC fans. I'm hoping to get some help diagnosing my 147's sudden problem. I was hauling mulch over the weekend and had it idling while I dumped a batch, when it started running rough. I hopped on it and started up the driveway and it suddenly stopped. Continued...
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    Archive through April 13, 2010

    Frank - Levers, ropes, pieces of logs, and a come-along. I would stand 'em up, then ease them into the cart. Once dumping out of the cart, I'd roll them into place with logs, that is when Ludwig wasn't "helping": As I get older, I'm learning to work smarter and not harder. I've got...
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    Archive through April 13, 2010

    Ken - I'll take the lawyer joke as a compliment!
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    Archive through April 13, 2010

    I'm working on a big koi pond and just finished moving some big-a$$ rocks using my 147 and a Cub cart I got from fleaBay for $35. That ol' 147 never fails to impress me. A couple of the rocks I calculated to weigh about a half-ton, and the 147 pulled 'em up hill with no noticeable strain. And...
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    Archive through February 25, 2010

    Okay, so after reading the mule drive thread, I now know I will have to replace the slip-on mule drive with a bolt-on unit on my 147 if I want to use the tiller I bought. I see some on eBay for 122's, 123's, 125's, etc. I assume anything made for a narrow frame should work, right? Also, I see...
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    Archive through February 21, 2010

    This ought to be an easy one. Pushed a little snow around and went to tighten the chains a little, when I heard a hissing coming from a rear valve stem. Now, these are are fluid-filled tires/wheels I got from Ray Weaver, so I don't really wanna have to drain 'em. Is there a way to replace the...
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    Archive through February 12, 2010

    Nice work, Jeff. What did you use to clean? I've got a good candidate for a good cleaning. I do have a pressure washer. If I use it, what do I need to cover / protect / avoid? I assume the hydro relief valves, engine air intake, engine valve breather, any ball joints. What else?
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    Archive through February 09, 2010

    I guess the previous owner of the blade must have jerry-rigged that setup. In order to make it right, I'll have to fabricate a new lift rod - the existing one is obviously too short. Anyhow, it's working now, so it'll have to wait for spring. Anyone have pix of where the rod attaches to the...
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    Archive through February 09, 2010

    You're right Jim, it is different: This was the way the tractor came to me. It seems to work okay, though. And when I bought the blade, the rod went through the hold in the bracket perfectly, so it must not be too unique. Maybe the white bracket is an optional attachment?
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    Archive through February 09, 2010

    Jim L. - Thanks for the suggestion! Your McGuyvering a steel band as a temporary electric lift brake spring got me up and running, and I was able to push around several thousand pounds of snow. I thank you, and my neighbors thank you. This was my first real snow removal project, and I...
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    Archive through February 08, 2010

    Does anyone know if the electric lift will work with only one brake spring - at least long enough to move today's snow?
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    Archive through February 08, 2010

    Jim - Good call! One of the brake springs shattered and bound things up. I also took the top end plate off by mistake was able to get everything together by holding the spring with surgical tweezers (that lock) and tying the brushes back with sewing thread. When I got the top back on, I...
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    Archive through February 07, 2010

    Charlie & Kendall - Thanks. The motor is missing the connector - the wires are twisted with wire nuts. First, I'll pop off the motor and see if it works not attached to anything else. Then, I suppose I'll take the assembly apart. I'm assuming I should replace the grease - what kind?
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    Archive through February 07, 2010

    Got to use my 147 with a blade to clear snow on the Dec. 19th snow storm. Worked great, when I had traction - which wasn't often. Got a set of used chains and - HOT DAMN what a difference! Received at least a couple of feet of snow on Fri/Sat and was able to clear my driveway and a neighbor's...
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    Archive through May 06, 2007

    Thought I'd report back to the group in case it might help someone else. To recap, I had a problem where my 147 would get hot, then suddenly start running really rough with a valve tapping noise. I noticed a little smoke coming from the valve breather under the carb. When the engine cooled...
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    Archive through May 02, 2007

    <blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>quote:</font> Chris Busch said: . . . Another trick which is cheaper is to get a spray bottle of water and spray a mist of water into the carb with the engine warm & running. I've done this before with car engines that were gunked up. Check this...
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