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How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?

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By changing the diameter of the pulley wheels, speed can be changed. A smaller pulley turning a larger pulley results in the larger one moving more slowly but with more shaft power.
A full gas tank and oil reservoir are the essential first steps when checking why the lawn mower won`t stay running, but the problem could also be a dirty filter, clogged carburetor, improper fuel mixture, or a dirty spark plug.
Operate your mower at a safe operating speed. Usually 3 to 5 MPH. This will cut the grass cleanly and thoroughly. Mowing height – When you mow turfgrass too short you can get weeds, diseases, and a thin canopy.

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Where is the alternator on a mtd tractor – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : Hi, under the flywheel on top of the motor crankcase, regards Phil.

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Why doesn’t the shifter on my 42″mtd mower not effect the trans?
ANSWER : If the tractor has a hydro-static transmission. There is a rod at the back to make tractor roll easy for pushing. Rod out for neutral.Rod in for drive ingaged.

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How do you remove the ignition coil? I can remove the bolt quite easily, but how do you remove the post which secures the other end of the coil?
ANSWER : Would of been very helpful if you would of mentioned the engine you are working on… model/serial numbers would of been even better !!!

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I can’t remove the main pulley on the motor
ANSWER : Instead of spending all day banging on it all day and getting frustrated i usually run down to the local auto parts shop and borrow a puller, most places these days has a lending library where you have pay a deposit and once you bring back the tool they will give you your cash back. Best way to make sure it comes off without damaging it out of frustration. use a few squirts of penetrating fluid before you go and it will help as well.

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Hydrostatic what weight of oil goes back into hydrostatic
ANSWER : 10/w30 should be ok

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Need to find out whitch way the drive belts go on the mower ? its a 5 speed sit on ride mower my son took the drive belts off and didnt take note how the came off !!
ANSWER : CAN YOU SEND ME THE MODEL AND SER# AND ILL SEND YOU A COPY

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How to set/adjust clutch on riding mower – Mtd FASTATTACH MANUAL SLEEVE HITCH
ANSWER : Try this site: http://www.jackssmallengines.com/MTD_parts_index.cfmIt should help.Jim

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What size for a 611 deutz allis 42 in deck – Mtd Drive Belt 42"
ANSWER : Go to simpletractors.com they may have the answer for you !

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