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starter rewind cord broke
I found the model number of the Briggs & Stratton engine on the inside of the engine housing. Ordered a new starter-rewind unit, as the old cord broke and the thing was well worn. The instructions were clear enough, but to get the old starter off I had to drill out four rivets, which just spin around when you try. I used a hacksaw, chisel, pliers, whatever worked on each rivet; this took a while. When they were finally removed, the new starter pull unit was relatively easy to install with the small nuts and bolts provided. On the Yard Machines log splitter, putting back the engine housing is quite tricky; you have to jostle the thing into place, get the pull handle above the cover and line up the bolt holes.
Parts Used:
Starter-Rewind
  • Seikai from MARICOPA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Mower body was die cast and in good condition. Engine was burning oil.
Removed engine, no specialty tools required. Honed the cylinder, and lapped the valves. Tip on compressing valve spring for reassembly; compress springs with you finger and tie them with 2 zip ties, cut the zip ties after installing the keepers. Repainted the mower deck and engine. It runs and looks like new. My Toro is a 1999 model .
Parts Used:
Engine Gasket Set Ring Set-Standard
  • Robert from TEGA CAY, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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Grandson lost the ignition key to my Toro!
No repair, lol! Just a perfect fit for my ignition :). I bought two in case my grandson gets curious again.
Parts Used:
Key-Ignition
  • Michelle from AYLETT, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The hub that the mower blade mounts to was broken
The hub that the mower blade mounts to was brokenPut the new Harbonne played and played securing flange bolted it up
Parts Used:
Spacer-Driver Blade Driver Assembly
  • randy from HIGHLAND, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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slow delivery
I paid extra to get the item . Received a delivery date, a couple days before date ,received notification it was going and in California and delivery would be another week. Immediately I ordered the carburator from another supplier and received it three days before parts select came in. It was installed and used AND with NO SHIPPING CHARGES>
I returned parts select item for refund. WILL NEVER EVER ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN and I paid extra for shipping which I will not get back. Poor service and they still blame delivery on pandemic, NO ONE ELSE seems to have that PROBLEM,.Vincent K
Parts Used:
Carburetor
  • Vincent from ELDORA, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Lost PartSelect Number PS9053486; Tecumseh 650898A screw
I lost two of the screws that hold the plastic Lawn Boy cowling to the Tecumseh lv195ea engine. I just replaced the lost screws with the newly ordered screws.
Parts Used:
Screw
  • Steven from FAIRVIEW, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Leaking gaskets
All the gaskets needed to be replaced on the Briggs 6.75 flathead I was rebuilding. I ported and polished the ports and shaved the eyebrow between the valves and the piston. The gasket set was a perfect fit. It is a monster now. It doesn't sound like a lawnmower engine anymore
Parts Used:
Engine Gasket Set
  • Dustin from BANGOR, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Socket set, Wrench set
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Wheel height adjuster lever (spring steel) cracked / split in two.
Tip mower onto side, raising side to be repaired. Empty gas tank if possible or use rags to prevent gasoline drips onto clean surfaces.

Remove wheel using a 1/2" socket.
Remove wheel height assembly with 1/2" socket and open end wrench to hold nut below the deck.
Position new spring arm over the slot on wheel height assembly plate. Check opposite side to verify correct orientation if needed.
Remove plastic cover from old lever using a small flat blade screwdriver. Slip onto new lever.
Replace wheel height assembly.
Replace wheel.
Parts Used:
Arm-Spring
  • Ray from YARDLEY, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set, Wrench set
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Torsion spring broken
I pryed the apart the torsion spring lever from the handle with a large screw driver. It wasn't easy putting it back, but it worked
Parts Used:
Spring-Torsion
  • Henry from ORLAND PARK, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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