Fixing Old Sewing Machine?I have a old Kenmore sewing machine that I just paid $80 to be cleaned and serviced. I've sewed many angel dresses and shepherds robes and all went well. I'm now working on bowel cosies but the bobbin thread keeps breaking! I've no clue why.
Wiring Diagram for John Deere Riding Mower?Wiring diagram for a 214 John Deere riding mower?
Wheels for Blue Ribbon Reel Mower?Need wheels for a blue ribbon reel mower. The steel wheels say ball bearing D2. Do they have rubber on them or not?
Continuous Tone On Singer 6268?A continuous tone starts whenever we run on the singer 6268 machine. Should we reset it and how is that done? I'm pretty adept at repairs.
Repairing Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 2277 sewing machine that is jamming up. It began after I tried to sew in reverse when in zig-zag stitch. I removed plate and removed all threads jammed in there. It starts out rough, not running smoothly then jams
Repairing a Singer 240 Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 240 sewing machine. How could I change the vertical arm, including gear? The gear is borken and I bought a new one, but I don't know how take out the horizontal arm that runs from ban rounder to the arm of the needle system.
Murray Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?I have a Murray riding lawn mower. I changed the in line filter and it still won't start. I put some gas in the carburetor and it wants to crank, but shuts off. I need some advise please!
Riding Mower Won't Start?When starting the mower, it turns over once and stops. When I try again, same thing.
Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere La105 lawn tractor. When I turn the key it makes clicking sound, but will not turn over. I charged the battery, replaced the solenoid, and replaced the safety switch on brake/clutch rod. Last season you had to push the clutch/brake in to just the right spot in order to get it to crank.
Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?My mower won't start after replacing the battery, starter, and solenoid. It turns slowly even while jumping it off with my truck.
Riding Mower Won't Start?I started the mower for the first time this year, it ran for about 2 minutes and stopped. I thought it was the gas, but when I tried to restart it there is nothing. I bought a new battery and still nothing. I have also checked the seat switch and it's working fine.
Mower Won't Restart?I was mowing with my Gravely 19 HP zt mower, and it just quit running. It still turns over, but the lights don't work and there is no spark.
Craftsman Mower Hard to Start?I have a Craftsman 6.5 HP self propelled mower. It is maybe 10yrs old and runs great once I get it started. I have the problem every week. I have to prime 15+ times, then pull the thing until my arm is about to fall off. I have had it serviced, oil, plug, carbkit, and the base air cleaner replaced.
Cord Recoil on Mower Is Very Strong?When trying to start my self propelled mower the recoil is massive! I hurt my hand and my chest when the cord snapped back.
Pull Cable Stuck on Lawn Mower?I have a lawn machine, Briggs and Stratton 550ex, pushmower. The carb was replaced by the manufacturer. It was returned and now the pull cable gets stuck. I took the cover off and tried to turn by hand. It stops, then gets stuck. What's wrong? The safety cable, throttle, etc. are all attached properly.
Riding Mower Misfiring?My Craftsman riding lawn mower was running OK. I stopped and restarted it about 10 minutes later and it started misfiring and spraying oil and gas out of the muffler. It seems that now the gas flows straight into the crank case.
Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Sew a Straight Stitch?My older model Kenmore sewing machine won't sew a straight stitch. It's only sewing zig zag. How can I fix this problem?
Sewing Machine Breaking Needles?My industrial sewing machine is breaking needles on reversing. I am staying in Africa, I depend on you.
Singer Patchwork Sewing Machine Jammed?I am new to sewing, and just got this machine. I was taking in a pair of jeans when I accidentally ran through some fabric that was too thick for the machine to handle. It stopped sewing, beeped, and now when I try to sew, the top thread is getting caught down where the bobbin is and the needle gets stuck.
Handwheel Stuck on Brother Sewing Machine?The handwheel is very hard to turn on my Brother CS-6000 sewing machine. When I do turn it, the needle goes up and down and seems to work okay. When I push the foot pedal to start to sew, it starts out okay but then makes a noise, almost like a clicking, and the machine sort of shakes and stops.
Repairing a Brother Pacesetter XL 700...I have a Brother Pacesetter XL 700. The repairman said the vinyl pieces of the cam stack are cracked. Does anyone have a replacement? Could this be glued?
Janome Feed Dogs Not Working?The feed dog on my Janome Excel will not lift or drop using the switch. How can I fix it?
Replacing a Needle Threader on Viking Topaz 30?How do you change out a needle theader on a Viking Topaz 30 sewing machine? The screw is small and I can't tell what size they are.
Inserting Bobbin Case Holder?How do I get the bobbin case holder back into my Singer sewing machine model 3323?
Janome Sewing Machine Won't Change Stitch Type?I have a Janome New Home 18w machine and although I have had it 20+years it has served me well. The stitch selector changes to different stitches, but it only sews in running stitch. I spoke to a mechanic who told me it's not worth repairing?
Riding Mower Won't Start?Where is the gizmo on my 16.5 MTD riding mower (15 yrs old about) that will let me push it out of gear. It is stuck in a field and won't start up so. I need to push it. Thank you very much.
No Power to Sewing Machine Foot Pedal?I have an old Husqvarna Lily 530, I have power to my machine, but not to my foot pedal. I have checked the pedal and it is good.
Sewing Machine Self Threader Quit Working?My Singer sewing machine self threader was working fine and just quit working one day. It seems that something must be off alignment. Everything else is working wonderfully.
Draining Lawn Mower Oil?How do I drain oil from a gas powered lawn mower?
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Restart After Use?I have a SX85 John Deere rider that after it has been run and is hot won't start in neutral. But if it sits a day or so it will start right up. Not sure what the problem is.
MTD Drive Lawn Mower Won't Shut Off?I have a MTD drive lawn mower. It starts with the key, runs, and it even cuts the grass, but it will not shut off. I have to close the choke to get it to shut off. Any one have any idea why this is?
Trouble Sewing a Zigzag Stitch?I'm doing zigzag stitch, but I have observed that it has straight stitches.
Lawn Mower Backfiring and Won't Crank?I have a Yard Machine riding mower. My husband was mowing the yard. When he was about half done the mower backfired and shut off. We haven't been able to crank it since. It only backfires.
Take-up Lever Knee Peddle Not Working?My knee peddle for the take-up lever on my industrial Consew is all of a sudden not working. It feels like it is not connected to anything and there is no pressure behind it. What could be the cause, and how do I fix it?
Yardmachine Mower Keeps Stalling?My Yardmachine starts, but cuts off.
Mower Rusting on Underside?I was just wondering if it is advisible to oil spray the underside of an older mower with rust and metal rot happening?
No Spark on Mower?I have a BandS 15 hp OHV motor. There is no spark. Tester shows current to the spark plug, but no plug. I changed the plug and now no spark.
Toro Mower Won't Start?I was driving my Toro and I ran something over. It stopped immediately. I made sure that nothing was stuck and the blades were all clean. Now the mower won't start. It makes no sounds at all.
Garden Tractor Keeps Blowing Fuse?My garden tractor blows the fuse only when I turn it off.
Replacement Parts for the Handy Stitch Sewing Machine?I have had my Handy Stitch for at least 10 years. Over the years of moving and cleaning I have managed to misplace the bobbin pin. I need to know how I can get a replacement bobbin pin for my Handy Stitch.
Repairing a Sewing Machine?So I was using my mom's sewing machine and the circle thing on the right side was being funky so I turned it and stuff and this little metal hook-like piece fell out. Now the machine doesn't sew. What did I do?
Sewing Machine Continues Stitching?I have a white sewing machine, model W1750 D'lite sewing machine that my aunt purchased and gave to me. It sews fine both straight and zigzag. The problem is that it won't stop stitching when you hit the stop button or release the foot pedal.
Bolens Riding Mower Safety Switches?How many safety switches are there and where are they located on a Bolens riding mower, 13an683g163?
Brother Sewing Machine Needle in Wrong Position?The whole mechanism that goes from the top of my machine down to holding the needle has shifted. The needle will not go down into the machine. It is to the left of the hole.
Husqvarna YTH2348 Won't Start?I have replaced the battery and starter, but the motor turns over slowly like the battery is weak. If I pull out the plugs it turns faster. What else could be my problem?
Gas Squirting Out of Carburetor Area on Riding Mower?I have a Craftman 16.5 turbo cooled rider. When I start the engine gas shoots out of the carb filter area. What could cause that?
Poulan Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a Poulan Pro Hydrostatic riding mower. When you start the mower nothing happens, no sound, nothing. I replaced the battery this morning and still nothing, the ground wire is good. I can not find a fuse. The model # is PB195H42LT, serial# is 022112D003206.
MTD Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a MTD 46" riding mower 18 hp, MD#SWC483021. All my mower does is click when trying to start it. I put a new solenoid on and replaced the starter. The battery is good and it still does the same thing.
Sewing Machine Stuck on Zigzag Stitch?My Dressmaker s-3000AB machine seems to be stuck on zigzag stitch. I've turned the knobs to the correct settings, but still no straight stitch.
Fuse on Lawn Tractor Keeps Blowing?Every time I turn the key to start my lawn tractor the inline ignition fuse pops instantly. Is it a relay or a bad ground? It is a 16.0 hp Sears lawntractor from 1992.
Replacing the Fuses in a Wheel Horse 244H Mower?Where are the fuses in a Wheel Horse 244H?
Inserting a Zigzag Cam?How I do I insert a zigzag cam?
Removing Oil Drain Plug for Snapper Mower?I cannot get the oil drain plug out, it is stripped. What do I do?
Lawnmower Pull Cord Jerks Backwards?I just discovered this site. Really neat. I have a Husqvarna (Sears) rear powered walking lawn mower with Briggs and Stratton engine. I was mowing today, but the mower started making knocking or clicking noises now and then.
Riding Mower Starts Missing?I have a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton IH engine mower. The engine starts missing after running for 30 minutes.
Riding Mower Won't Start?My 21hp B&S Platinum Craft riding mower will not turn a full rotation. Battery (even jumped from truck), new starter--starter engages, but engine will not turn full rpm. It appears to stop in compression, when engine is at exhaust position (?); starter turns flywheel maybe 1 to 1 1/2 rpm, then stops.
Mower Keeps Dying?When I start my mower it runs really loud. It will not idle without shutting off. How can I stop this?
Spring Fell Out of Sewing Machine?I have a Bernina Patchwork Edition 140. While sewing, a small spring fell out onto the dress along with the little hook part of the spring. It continues to sew just fine (if I hadn't noticed the spring, I'd never know).
Murray Riding Lawnmower Won't Start?I was driving my mower to the lawn. It went bang, stopped, and now won't start.
Poulan Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?My Poulan (18Hp Briggs) riding lawn mower won't start. I changed the oil and filter, however I did not fill up the oil to required amount, as mower was on a slight incline. I added 1/2 quart and it started very well. Put into gear and started to move mower to level ground.
Repairing a Lawn Mower?After diagnoising a bad or weak coil/magneto and seemingly fixing the promlem how and why after just a couple weeks, is it that the same exact symptoms came back? There is no spark from plug but spark with inline spark tester. It seems to be pointing to having a bad or weak magneto again.
Murray Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a sit down mower Briggs and Stratton 875 series. I try turning it on, it cranks up like it wants to start, but it is not starting. Do I need to get a new battery or it could it be charged up?
Troubleshooting a 27Hp Snapper NXT Lawn Tractor?It will not start. There is no power going to the display board, the lights or the lift for the cutting house. It has a new battery.
Riding Mower Won't Start?My John Deere Sabre 14.5 Briggs and Stratton won't start. I have put in a new starter and battery and now it just makes a buzzing noise. What do I replace now?
MTD Riding Mower Won't Move?I have replaced the belts, but the tractor still will not move. Could it be the transmission?
Replacing the Solenoid on a 2012 Troy Bilt?How do you access the solenoid to replace it? It is under the seat and I can undo the 2 mounting bolts, but can't remove it.
Removing a Brother Thread Trimmer Cam Lever Assembly?I have a Brother Exedra industrial sewing machine model DB2-B737-935 Mark II. We need to remove the broken thread trimmer cam lever assembly. We removed the screws and try to tape the shaft that holds this assembly on either end, but it feels like we hit a stop...
Riding Mower Won't Stay Running?My mower went through 3 batteries last season. If you have a charge it will stay running, but as soon as you take the battery charger off, it shuts off in like 30 seconds. It doesn't act like it has anything to do with the gas. It is like a bad alternator, but they don't have one.
Troy Built Riding Lawn Mower Repair?How do I assemble the deck belt and springs on Troy Built riding lawn mower?
John Deere Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere 185 it cranks from the key. I have replaced the starter, the starter solenoid, the key switch, and sometimes it starts and sometimes it acts as if the battery is dead and then I reconnect and start.
Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 21hp mower that won't start. I found fuel in the oil; is this a blown head gasket? It is a Briggs and Stratton.
New Foot Pedal for New Home Sewing?I have a sewing machine, the make is New Home. I have lost the pedal and I really need and want to use it. Please help. Thanks.
Riding Mower Won't Start?My Poulan mower 15.5hp will not start. I installed a new battery and a new starter, but it still will not start. Start spins, but will not engage to turn the motor.
Oil Leaking from Gasoline Blower?Oil is coming out the back of my Troy Bilt gasoline blower TN4SCI. I am assuming this is user error, but I just want to make sure. My gas blower has been harder and harder to start and to keep running.
Craftsman Riding Lawnmower Won't Start?Last season the starting of the lawnmower was getting tricky. In order to start, I had to turn the key just a little bit to get it in the right position to start, but it always started.
Lawn Mower Carburetor Leaks?Can a person replace the rubber "o" ring where the float valve goes in to shut off gas flow?
Replacement Motor for Precision Built Sewing Machine?I am looking for a motor for my Precision Built sewing machine. Does anyone know where I can get one?
Mower Won't Start?I have a Rally Roper 11hp ride on mower. The battery is fully charged, but nothing happens when you turn the key. Can someone help?
Mower Won't Start Easily?Ok (sorry for my English) I have got a Huskavarna 2148. The engine won't turn easily and when I take the spark plugs off it turns easily.
Replacing the Bobbin on Sewing Machine?How do I put the gadget back in that's behind the bobbin?
Bolens H12xl Tractor?My Bolens tractor won't start. I need to push some snow. It turns over, but won't start up. Last time I had to hit the starter to get it to fire up. Any suggestions?
Repositioning Needle on Embroidery Machine?The needle on my Scandinavia 400 machine moved while embroidering, and it now hits the metal plate. I can' figure out how to move it back.
Sewing Machine Won't Work?I bought a Kenmore beginner sewing machine at a garage sale, but it didn't come with a manual or power cord. I got the manual off the Sears website, and found a 6V power cord at home.
Sewing Machine Not Stitching?I have bought a mini sewing machine. When I start to stitch both threads are moving on the cloth, but there's no stitch. What shall I do to solve this problem?
Singer Sewing Machine 774 Runs Slowly?My Singer sewing machine 774 runs slowly even on high speed. What can be the problem?
Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine?I took my Singer 247 apart to replace some very worn gears and wouldn't you know, my kids came into my sewing room and bumped my sewing table where I had everything laid out so pristinely.
14 HP Gravely Garden Tractor Won't Start?Can the ENM hour meter box have anything to do with the tractor not starting? It makes a random clicking sound, but does not turn dials.
Wheel Horse Riding Mower Won't Start?I turn the key and it makes no sound. The motor has spark; I felt it shock me and the battery is good.
Mower Won't Start?My John Deere 300A won't start. I just put a new battery in it. It won't even turn over. There are no lights and no starting sound.
Connect Spring on Sewing Machine?I have a Sears Kenmore sewing machine, model 1515. To what does the spring in the lid connect?
Craftsman Lawnmower Keeps Dying?I have a Craftsman mower, model #917375622. I cleaned the carb and it starts for about 8 seconds then dies. It's fairly new, but I can't get it to keep running.
Foot Pedal on Singer Sewing Machine Not Working?I replaced my foot pedal on my singer. The foot pedal will only work once in a while. If I pump the pedal, it will work for about two stitches. Can you help?
Sewing Machine Not Stitching Properly?I have an old Montgomery Ward sewing machine. I have it set for zig zag stitches. It goes OK for a few stitches, but then it will put in 4 or 5 straight stitches.
Locating the Fuses on a Craftsman Riding Mower?My mower will not start; I was just using it. I added gas and oil. Where are the fuses on my Craftsman riding mower? The mower is 1 year old. Where is the valve seat?
Sewing Machine Stitches Looping Under Fabric?My Janome Excell 4014 is looping stitches on the underside of my sewing project. Can anyone please tell me how to fix looping and what I think is a jumping sound on my sewing machine? I have lost my manual so I can't trouble shoot.
JMB Sewing Machine Stopped Working?Have a JMB 12 stitch domestic sewing machine, model number SSM1010. It was working fine then just stopped. It hasn't worked since. Can anyone help?
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Spark?The new battery turns over good, but there is no spark. Where is the location of the safety switch that will kill the spark?
Cub Cadet Engine Won't Turn Over?My Cub Cadet, single cylinder B&S will turn over when the plug is pulled, but dead heads when plug is installed. Any ideas?
Ride On Mower Won't Start?My uncle disengaged my mower and now it won't start or turn on.
Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move Up or Down?My sewing machine motor jammed and the needle isn't going up and down.
Sewing Machine Needle Not Working Properly?Everything is properly threaded and ready to go. I press the peddle and the needle will go down and place a single stitch. The needle will not go back up automatically nor with the hand wheel. The needle "will" function properly in reverse, however.
John Deere SX95 Riding Mower Has No Spark?My mower has no spark at the plug. I have replaced the coil and the plug.
