Chainsaw Pull Cord Won't Pull?The pull cord won't pull on my chainsaw. Any ideas on what I can do?
Making a Replacement Belt for an Old Humidifier?I have a very old humidifier that uses a large foam type belt that picks up the water and a fan behind it blows the moisture into the air. Does anyone know where I can purchase that type of material for a new belt? I can make one if I can find the material.
Case Garden Tractor Parts?My husband has an old Cass Garden Tractor and he is looking to find out where he can buy reasonable tractor parts for it. There are several things wrong with it and parts can get out of hand and costly.
Directions For Reconnecting Throttle On Mower?Where can I find directions to reconnect the throttle and governor linkage on a white MTD 16.5 hp 1997 mower?
Trouble With A Sewing Machine?I was trying to fix a sluggish and squeaky sewing machine. I somehow managed to make it worse. The problem is the big wheel on the right hand side doesn't catch and therefore will spin and not move the "works" up and down like it is supposed to. The belt is on and I have cleaned and oiled every moving part I can find. Any ideas? It is a Simplicity Classic.
What Is A Balance Bar On A Serger?I would like to know if anyone can tell me what a balance bar is on a serger sewing machine? The thing is skipping stitches bad and no matter what I sew it still skips. I have cleaned it, changed needles, checked tensions, rethreaded,etc but it is still skipping.
Riding Lawnmower Won't Stay Running?My 20hp Briggs lawnmower hunts up and down and won't idle. It needs choke to keep running. It happened suddenly after I finished mowing one day. Is the carb shot?
Sewing Machine Needles Gumming Up?How can I keep my sewing machine needle from gumming up when using sew-in computer printer fabric?
Does Heat Ruin Batteries?Could keeping a battery that goes to a battery-operated vehicle in our shed ruin it due to the high heat? The vehicle just stopped working one day and the battery says it was fully charged. Could the charger also have been affected?
Oil in Lawnmower Gas Tank?I had a new mower given to me and the person said that oil got into the gas. Sure enough, there was oil in the gas tank. I don't have any idea how this could happen, except maybe the person put the oil in the gas by mistake. Let me know what you all think. I'm going to love to hear your replies on this one.
Power Pro Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?I have an 18 hp Power Pro riding mower (MTD) which doesn't start. I bought it at a yard sale, replaced battery with a new one rated for this hp, but it didn't start. I replaced the starter switch, plugs, cleaned all contacts/switches, put in new fuel and filter. I jumped the solenoid since the ignition and on/off switch does nothing along with amp gauge on the dash not giving a reading. The starter barely clicks while the engine barely turns over 2 or 3 times. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Lawnmower Not Getting Gas?My new lawn mower is not getting any gas. The spark plug is clean. What should I do to get it started? I only used it once.
Adjusting Sewing Machine Feed Dogs?The feed dogs on my sewing machine won't stay up and I wonder how to adjust them?
John Deere 325 Lawn Tractor Manual?I need a repair manual for a John Deere 325 lawn tractor.
Repairing Pull String on a Power Washer?How do I make my pull string engage on my power washer motor?
Finding the Model Number of a Riding Mower?I have an older MTD riding mower. My model number is rubbed off and I can't get the right size drive belt to fit it. Any suggestions on how to find a model number?
Replacement Blades for Power Pro Mower?We have a Power Pro riding lawn mower with 42 inch blades. Where can I get replacement blades for this mower?
Primer Bulb Replacement on Mower?How do I install a gas primer bulb on a lawn mower?
Briggs Engine is Backfiring?I have a Briggs 21.5 hp engine. It starts great and idles great, but when you throttle up to full, it starts to backfire. What could I check?
1968 Briggs Hard to Start When Engine Cold?1968 Briggs and Stratton 80202 0351-01 6807291
Repairing a Steam Machine?I bought a steam machine about 1 year ago. As I am not very organized and not a good housekeeper I haven't used it but a few times. I was using it today and two of the scrubber head things came off.
Gas Squirting Out of Mower's Exhaust?My riding lawn mower will spin to kick over, but when it does gas squirts out of the exhaust. When I take the filter off, gas squirts out of this black hose in the filter casing.
Baby Lock Running Sluggishly?I have a Baby Lock that is sluggish. It barely moves when I try to turn the wheel. How can I fix it?
Repairing a Nixon Riding Mower?I have a Nixon riding lawn mower that has a broken bendix (starter). I am trying to get to the bendix, but there is a clip at the top that I guess snaps off some how. I don't want to break it because I don't know if I will have to buy a whole lot more parts if I break it.
Fuel Additive for Gas Mower?We bought a Poulan push mower around May or June; it worked fine till around August. My husband had neighbor look at it and he cleaned, I think, the filter and then added some kind of treatment to the gas.
Removing Clutch from a Bolens BL410?Can someone tell me how to replace the pull rope on my Bolens BL410 cultivator? I started taking it apart, and got as far as the clutch. I cannot figure out how to remove the clutch. Please help me. Thanks.
Reel Mower Blades Don't Engage and Spin?I have a push reel lawn mower. The blades are not engaging to spin and cut the grass. The gears are on the sides of the wheels, but I haven't opened them yet. Can I repair it myself? It is a Scott's 20 inch reel lawn mower (no motor) it is the push type.
Riding Mower Engine Locked Up?I was cutting grass on my rider, and it just went "pow", now the engine is locked, I can't even turn it by hand. The starter works fine, and there is oil in the engine, there is no oil leaking, what is wrong?
Repairing a Power Generator 4.2 KVA?I have a Power Generator 4.2 KVA. After a years use mainly on weekends, it overloads when using a 2000 kilovat water boiler and kicks out the thermic button. It used to work that boiler when it was new. What has happened now?
Embroidery Stitch Doesn't Work on Singer Model #6268?I have a Singer Sewing #6268 that sews beautiful until I put the embroidery attachment on it, then it won't pick up the top stitches to do the embroidery pattern. Can anybody help me with this problem?
Generator Will Not Restart?I am unable to restart my generator because the cord is stiff. I have made several attempts after waiting a short while but it still would not start. What can I do to solve this issue?
Flat Rate Guide for Lawnmower Repair?Does anyone know where I can get a flat rate guide for labor on lawnmowers? Any help would be appreciated.
Lawn Mower Not Running Smoothly?I have been having trouble with the a push Briggs and Stratton 5.5 horsepower mower sputtering and not revving to top power. I took the lawn mower apart and found a black plastic piece in the gas tank that was broken, but do not know where it goes. Any ideas?
How Do I Clean the Gas Line on My Lawn Mower?How do I clean my gas line on my lawn mower?
Craftsman Mower With Kohler Engine Will Not Start?My Craftsman 25 hp Kohler engine will not start. I replaced a clogged air filter and both spark plugs, one was blackened with no more gap. The fuel seems not to get vacuumed in. It putt putted itself out after driving along too steep a diagonal.
Briggs and Stratton Engine Not Sparking?I have a Briggs and Stratton T1600 Twin engine on a riding mower. The mower is going okay. I replaced a newish coil with an older spare to see if it was working. There was no spark.
Briggs and Stratton Motor Floods Air Cleaner Plate?What causes a Briggs and Stratton 19 hp lawn tractor motor to pump so much fuel that it fills up the air cleaner plate and stalls the engine?
Replacing the Fuel Line on an MTD 640 Riding Mower?I have an MTD 640 riding lawnmower and need to replace the fuel line. Anyone know how?
Tank Cap for a Scunci Steamer (Model SS-1000)?I am trying to find a replacement tank cap for my Scunci steamer, model SS-1000. Without it, the appliance is useless.
Wheel Horse Mower Isn't Running?My husband has a Wheel Horse riding lawnmower for 10 years. When he starts mowing grass and the mower gets hot, it quits. He has changed the air and oil filters and the oil. Please help.
Buying Power Pro Mower Parts?Where can I find drive belts for Power Pro mower, model #13am672g120?
Briggs and Stratton Mower Leaking Gas at Spark Plug?What could cause my Briggs and Stratton to pour gas out of where the spark plug goes in?
Flywheel Only Turns With Spark Plugs Out?I have a Sears riding mower with a 12hp Briggs and Stratton engine. It was working fine. Now when the starter engages the flywheel it spins 3/4 and stops. The drive belt is off and the blades are off, so there is no bind. I take out the spark plug and it spins normally.
Craftsman Mower Stops and Restarts When Cooled Down?My Craftsman riding mower with an 11 HP Briggs cranks and runs fine for about 1/2 hour then loses power and soon stops. After cooling for 40 to 45 minutes will do the same thing. What's the problem?
Repairing a Switch and Trolling Motor?How do I troubleshoot a 5 speed switch and motor on a FW54HP MotorGuide trolling motor?
Rewiring an Older Sewing Machine?My sewing machine is so old that the wires are showing the copper threads (can see them from the motor). Is it possible that it can be rewired or else, what? I love that Goodhousekeeper machine and feel bad about throwing it away. Its serial number is JA23 LG33.
Suffolk Punch Petrol Mower Will Not Restart After Shut Off?I have a Suffolk Punch Petrol lawnmower with a Centura S engine. When I pull the lawn mower cord for the first time it starts no problems.
Carburetor Floods When Trying to Start Mower?I just purchased a used Huskee riding lawn mower. First, it was not starting, I cleaned the gas line and filter and it started just fine, but now the carburetor floods everytime I trying to start. It seems it is sucking too much gas to the carburetor. What could be wrong?
Replacing the Pull Chord on a Murray Mower?How do I change the pull cord on my Murray/ Briggs and Stratton 4.0 HP mower (BS model 22701, type3209-01, code 9204025? Thanks. Does the engine need to be completely disassembled?
Briggs and Stratton Push Edger Will Not Start?I have a Briggs and Stratton push edger. It is probably 3 yrs old and looks great. It has been sitting for a couple of years without ever being used. So when I got it out it would not start.
Where is the Fuse on a Poulan Lawn Tractor?I have a Poulan lawn tractor; when I turn key I get nothing. I charged the battery, still nothing. I see some people mention a fuse. Where is the fuse located?
Bendix Won't Turn Flywheel in Mower With New Solenoid?I just replaced my solenoid an starter on my Murray riding mower. When I try to start it the bendix won't turn the flywheel.
Starter Spins But Flywheel Does Not on John Deere Mower?I have a John Deere Sabre riding lawn mower with a Briggs/Stratton motor. I have never have had any problems with it until now. The starter gear spins, but the fly wheel doesn't. Does this mean the starter gear is worn out or could it be a more major problem?
Wheels on Yard Machine Riding Mower Will Not Turn?The rear wheels on my Yard Machine riding mower won't turn. If I raise the rear wheels off the ground, the wheels will turn in opposite directions of each other.
Craftsman Lawn Tractor Won't Start After Laying it Down?I changed the blades in my Craftsman lawn tractor and laid the machine over (mistake). When I turned machine over oil was everywhere. I cleaned the carburetor and air filter out and added oil back to machine. The spark plug looks good, but machine now will not turn over.
MTD Lawn Tractor Not Getting Gas in the Right Cylinder?I have an MTD lawn tractor with a Briggs and Stratton motor. It won't start, even with new plugs and a new coil. It's getting gas to the left cylinder and gas in carburetor, but no gas to right cylinder. I tested the compression on both sides and it tested normal.
Changing a Bobbin Winder Spindle Gasket?How do I change the winder gasket? I got my sewing machine apart and need to change the gasket that is on the post of the bobbin holder (winder).
Pressure Foot on Sewing Machine Does Not Work?I have a Pfaff sewing machine. When I try to put the pressure foot down it stays up. I can push it down with my fingers, but when I try to sew there is no pressure holding the material; it moves.
Riding Mower with New Battery and Starter Still Turns Over Slowly?My riding mower turns over slowly even after I installed a new battery and starter.
How Do I Locate the Choke on My Riding Mower?Where is the choke on a Craftsman riding mower model LT 2000?
Faulty Electric Blanket Control?I just got a new heated blanket and one of the digital controls does not work. Please, if you know the problem, please tell me. (I freeze at night.)
How Do I Wind a Top Load Bobbin on a Singer Model 630?I just got a old 1968 Singer model 630 with an odd top load bobbin. I can't figure out how to fill it?
Trouble Shooting a Euro-Pro Shark 1733 Sewing Machine?I have a Euro-Pro Shark 1733 sewing machine that I use in my quilt shop. The hand wheel will not turn at all. Has anyone had a sewing machine lock up like this?
Fabric Stuck Under the Needle Plate on Sewing Machine?I am a beginner to sewing.My fabric is stuck underneath the medal needle plate. Should I take it apart? or take it to the store? What should I do?
Huskee Mower Won't Start With Key Switch?I have a Huskee mower with 12hp Briggs. It will not start with the key switch, but will across the solenoid. I put a new switch new solenoid on. It still won't start with key or cut off with the key after I get it stated across the solenoid.
Shopping for Sincere's Sewing Machine Service Books?Does anyone know where I can buy the following out of print reference books? I am searching for Sincere's Zig Zag Sewing Machine Service Book and Sincere's Straight Stitch Sewing Machine Service Book. Both are by William Ewers.
Poulan Pro Lawn Tractor Discharges Batteries?My Poulan Pro lawn tractor will discharge new batteries. What could be wrong?
Repairing the Starter for a Briggs and Stratton Engine?The teeth on my starter for my Briggs and Stratton engine keep getting stuck in the teeth on the engine flywheel. What can I do?
Troubleshooting a Riding Mower That Won't Start?My 17.5 Yard Machine won't start. The seat sensor and battery checked fine. When turning the starter, nothing happens, not even a click. The back wheels are also locked, even in neutral, I believe due to the safety features. Any tips on how to start it? It was working fine the other day.
Yard Machine Riding Mower Won't Start With the Switch?I have a twin cylinder Yard Machine rider mower. It would not start with the key. I replaced the ignition switch and the solenoid switch under the seat and it still won't start with the switch. I can jump directly from the positive on the battery to the starter post and it will start.
Power Craft Riding Mower Won't Start?My Power Craft 18 hp riding mower won't start up again! It was running great, then it lost a deck spring. I replaced it and now while the thing turns the engine a tiny bit it won't start! The battery is new and charged up. I cleaned the ignition so that seems OK.
Repairing a Lawnmower Pull Cord?How do you repair a starter pull rope?
Lawn Mower Stops Running?I have a Viking mt410t with a new starter. The motor turns over by hand, the starter engages and turns the motor, but then it stops. The battery is fully charged.
How Do I Put the Bobbin Case Back into a Phaff 4260 Machine?I need help, to put bobbin case back in a Phaff 4260 sewing machine fast, please. Or can anyone tell me where to get free manual for machine?
How Do I Replace a Lost MTV Lawnmower Key?I have lost/misplaced my MTV lawnmower's key and would like to know how to get it replaced. Locksmith? Lawnmower repair shop?Thanks and God bless.
Replacing the Engine in a John Deere Riding Mower?I am trying to replace a 7hp Kohler engine on old John Deere lawn tractor with 14hp Kohler. The 7hp clutch pulley is on the right side and the 14 hp is on left side. How can I make this work?
Replacing the Starter Rope on a Pressure Washer?How do I replace the starter rope on an Excel 2500 pressure with a Honda engine?
Craftsman Mower Won't Prime But Runs Otherwise?I have a Craftsman 6.5 hp. This model has a fuel line from gas tank to carb. The carburetor has a bowl on it. Primer bulb worked fine before I took the carb off to clean it. The motor would sputter, lose power, and then die.
26 HP Craftsman Riding Mower Quit Running?I have a GT 5000 26 horse Briggs, Craftsman rider. It has new fuel, a good spark, and has fuel pumping to the carb. I was mowing this morning and it just quit. I am cleaning the carb out now and will reassemble.
Electrical Wiring Diagram for a Powercraft Riding Mower?My Powercraft riding lawnmower will not start. It turns over but does not fire. I need a copy of the electrical diagram. Anyone know where I might find one?
Weed Eater Riding Mower Chokes Out and Stalls?I have an older Weed Eater riding mower that will start with the throttle down without a problem, but when I throttle up, it chokes out and stalls. It has an auto choke. I've tried adjusting the idle, but it does the same thing. Before it dies the choke "bounces" back and forth.
WD-40 For Lawn MowerIf your lawn mower refuses to start up, spray WD-40 in the carburetor/air cleaner and pull the draw cord.
Bypassing the Brake and Deck Switches on My Mower?How can I bypass the brake and deck switches on my mower? It's a 12 horse Briggs.
Sewing Machine is Breaking or Bending NeedlesThis is a page about sewing machine is breaking or bending needles. Having a needle break or bend right in the middle of a sewing project can be very frustrating. Knowing how to troubleshoot the cause and make the repair would get you back to work.
Preventing Your Lawn Mower from Getting...This is a page about how to prevent your lawn mower from getting flooded. If you are having trouble starting your mower it best to not compound the issue by flooding the engine. It can be impossible to start your lawn mower if the engine becomes flooded.
Winding the Bobbin on a Singer Touch-tronic 2005?I have just come into a Singer Touch-tronic 2005 and cannot fill the bobbin. Can you help?
Material Bunching Up in Sewing Machine Feed Plate?I am having problems with my sewing machine. As soon as I start to sew a seam, the material gets crammed into the feed plate and bunches up.
Adjusting the Tension on Your Sewing...This is a page about adjusting the tension on your sewing machine. You just finished sewing a seam only to find loopy loose stitches instead of a nice neat line of tight stitches. Does your thread constantly break? The problem is probably with the machine's tension.
Troubleshooting a Riding Lawn Mower That Won't StartMowing the grass is one of the rites of summer, but now your mower won't start. There are many things that can cause a riding mower to refuse to fire up. This is a page about troubleshooting a riding lawn mower that won't start.
Shopping for a Belt for a Singer Treadle Sewing Machine?My grandmother used to have a Singer sewing machine. She used it a lot. Now that the rope was broken (the rope that connects the treadle to the machine itself), it does not operate. Where do I get a new rope or if possible, how do I make one?
Poulan Pro 18.5 Hp Mower Stalls When Clutch Released?My Poulan Pro starts just fine, but when I release the clutch it stalls. I feel pretty sure this is some kind of safety issue, but I don't know exactly what I am looking for that may have come disconnected. I need a picture of where that spring or whatever is connected.
Water in Mower Gas?When my mower ran out of gas I grabbed my gas can and filled it up. Unfortunately from all the rain we have been having water go mixed into the gas. I poured out all the gas, put in a new spark plug and dried out the filter.
Shopping for a Belt for a Ruby Treadle Sewing Machine?I have a 1895 Ruby treadle sewing machine. I do not know what belt size?
Poulan Push Mower Engine Keeps Dying?I have a Poulan Pro Push Mower. I tried to get it to start, it started first pull all summer, but now when I choke it (push the little bulb), it fires immediately, but as soon as the little bit of fuel from choking is gone, the engine stops.
Removing Rust from a Lawn Mower?This is a page about removing rust from a lawn mower. Lawn Mowers can easily develop rust. It is important to maintain your lawn mower and keep the rust at bay.
2000 Yamaha Blaster ATV Won't Start?I have a 2000 Yamaha blaster and cannot get it to start. It does fire, but won't run. Anybody have any ideals about what could be wrong? It would be great to get some ideas. I live in Cold Spring, Kentucky so maybe someone close could even fix it for me and I will pay them. Thanks.
Sewing Machine Presser Foot Came Apart?I have a 30 year old Kenmore sewing machine. I was changing the presser foot and about 3 pieces, screw and all fell off and I cannot seem to get it back together. About a year ago it had a tune up and it worked fine. My book doesn't seem to explain how to get it back together. Any suggestions?
Running a Mower with a Hydrostatic Transmission?Do you need to use the clutch to move with a hydrostatic transmission?
Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Stopped Working?I have a Singer treadle sewing machine that worked a straight stitch pretty well when I got it. Now it won't sew at all and the thread keeps bunching under the fabric. It's acting like it's doing a zig zag stitch instead of sewing a straight stitch.
Repairing a Sewing MachineUnfortunately sometimes your sewing machine requires troubleshooting and repair for a variety of problems, such as jamming. This is a page about repairing a sewing machine.
Replacing the Assembly Blade Cutter Belt on a Mower?I have a 1985 walk behind push mower. How do you put the assembly blade cutter belt back on? Where do you start?
PTO Switch on Mower Stopped Working?My Craftsman lawn tractor is a 2009, 54in 26hp. It has a one week old battery and new PTO switch that I put on today. It worked fine three times on and off and then it stop working. Everything is clean and free of dirt and rust. The motor runs fine. What should I do?
