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    Best 2 stroke oil

    I'll just drop this here for nostalgia.
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    Stihl FS111

    I just put a new carb on a customers KM 130R. Had to buy the octagon tool to dial it in.
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    Anyone else turn everything off when you stop the car?

    I'm from the school bus world. First and foremost parking brake every time, all the time. It quickly turns into a habit so one is less likely to forget when dealing with a high stress/distraction situation. Same with turn signals. Everything off when shutting down. On a bus the drivers would...
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    Anyone else turn everything off when you stop the car?

    The parking pawls that I have seen are all pretty small and if the linkage is a bit loose they will slip. My automatic didn't even come from the factory with a park position. Set the parking brake or it will roll.
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    Simplicity Cobalt 30HP 61" ZT

    Customers unit had Hydro Gear pumps. Factory reseal kit was about $40.00. Those aren't electric fans, they are fan blades mounted on the end of the hydraulic pump shaft to move air over the pumps. The shaft goes all the way through the pump and the belt drive pulley is mounted on the opposite...
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    Simplicity Cobalt 30HP 61" ZT

    Very nice unit. I had a customer in with one earlier this year for a leaking hydro pump and full service. The pump got a factory seal kit and it was a pleasure to test mow with it after all was done.
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    Authentic military MRE’s: expiration date and favorites.

    Tuna noodle casserole is my favorite. I've found that the M&Ms turn into yuck dust if not stored well but everything else is edible.
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    Percolator vs Drip Coffee maker

    I percolator every day. Old Universal made by Landers,Frary and Clark.
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    Is this an offset woodruff key?

    That little bit of advance shouldn't be the cause of not starting. Propane has a high octane rating but lower BTU content so the timing is likely advanced a bit to help reduce the power loss from the gaseous fuel. Maybe shut off the propane supply, and try starting it with a small gasoline prime.
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    Tire Manufacturers and their sub-brands

    How about Armstrong?
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    Manufactures Response to States Gasoline Power Equipment Bans

    Oddly enough, I have some friends in CA who have recently received some new Echo gas powered equipment. I guess that they know a guy......
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    Manufactures Response to States Gasoline Power Equipment Bans

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    Manufactures Response to States Gasoline Power Equipment Bans

    Echo has 2 stroke weedies with a cat. CA is just being unreasonable. Just another line on the list as to why we left.
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    Husqvarna MZ-61 with ZT-3100 transaxle oil change question

    I believe that Hydro Gear recommends a fluid change early 75-100 hrs initially and then to 400 hrs. Sometimes the hydros aren't exactly the same speed wise, small adjustments to the speed control linkage/ lever travel are necessary for the machine to track straight. I would look at this after an...
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    Overheated Kawasaki damage

    The machine shop charged me $100.00 for the repair. Super cool people and high quality work.
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