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It’s time to inspect all of the items that can keep the starter motor from turning over the engine when all you hear is a clicking sound. A Troy-Bilt lawn mower clicks and won’t start or turn over when the wires and cables are loose or corroded; the battery is weak; the ground is bad; …
When your starter solenoid doesn’t energize the starter to turn over the engine you may hear a clicking or humming sound. There are several items that can cause this symptom. One of the most likely items is the starter solenoid. A Troy-Bilt starter solenoid is likely bad when the solenoid is bypassed and the starter …
Lately, every time you go to use your mower, you find the battery is dead. Finding the root cause will save you from having to charge your battery before mowing. A Troy-Bilt lawn mower battery keeps dying when the battery cables are loose or corroded; the terminals are corroded; the charging system failed; the ignition …
In the world of portable sewing machines, mini handheld sewing machines represent the smallest category. You can literally operate the machine with one hand while holding the fabric with the other hand. They are designed primarily for performing emergency repairs when you are away from home or don’t have a standard sewing machine. Most of … Read more
Hand quilting has managed to still be popular in today’s modern quilt world. Quilters choose hand quilting for a variety of reasons. Many quilters want to create an heirloom, have a hand quilting design, or simply enjoy the quiet comfort of stitching. Hand quilting requires thousands of small stitches but altogether they work to create … Read more
When your string trimmer runs sluggishly it’s best to begin to look for items that restrict air, fuel, or spark. A Honda string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to a dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel tank vent, clogged air filter, plugged spark arrestor screen, or …
You aren’t able to keep your string trimmer running unless you engage the choke. A Honda string trimmer only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or too little fuel. This may be the result of a fuel restriction due to a dirty carburetor, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel …
Honda string trimmers on the market today use 4-cycle engines. These types of engines have separate fill ports for gas and oil. Unlike string trimmers with 2-cycle engines, gas and oil are NOT MIXED for these types of engines. Old gas is often the root cause of a starting or running problem. Purchasing the right …
When you can’t even get your mower to turn over, you need to begin looking for items that can keep the starter solenoid from energizing the starter to crank the engine. A Hustler zero turn mower won’t crank or turn over due to a dead battery; loose or corroded cables, connections, wiring, or terminals; a …
There are many things that can cause a chainsaw to stop running. If it dies right away, check to make sure the choke lever is in the right position or that there isn’t a fuel restriction. A Poulan Pro chainsaw starts and then dies when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This may …