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Small Engines

Miscellaneous small engines refer to low-power internal combustion engines (operating on gasoline/petrol), or electric engines. These include chain saws, lawn mowers string trimmers, snow and leaf blowers, wood chippers, and go-karts.

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Can you use 4 cycle motor oil instead of more expensive 2 cycle in your two cycle fuel mix?

I have heard of people doing so over the years, I however would not recommend it. The 4 cycle oil will not burn as clean (it was not formulated to be burned), so there is an enviromental conceren here. Also, because it was never intended to be burned, you will see excessive carbon build up in the head and exhaust passages of your engine. Lastly, I would add the fact that 2 cycle oil is cheaper than an engine overhaul. The other guy pretty much hit it right on, you definatly can but its not good for the engine and it will smoke like crazy. Ace Hardware sells 2 cycle oil quarts for like 5 bucks anyways. 4cycle oil has a lot of additives that are not needed in a 2 stroke. These unburnt chemicals can and will build up on the inside and in the pipe causing obstructions and excessive heat which is detrimental to the operation of the engine. If you do not have oil formulated for a 2 stroke engine, you can use SAE30W which has no added chemicals. If you do use this, you must mix it at twice the recommended mix ratio to get the lubrication that the oil is supposed to provide before it burns off.

When changing oil and filter in a 1986 Bayou 300 how much oil?

If it has a sight glass on the lower left side of engine , fill until the oil is halfway in between the lines . Start the motor to fill the oil filter , shut off and let the machine sit for awhile and recheck oil . Fill to center line .

Why is my 21 horsepower Briggs and stratton engine in my Husqavarna riding lawnmower running rough with black smoke and gasoline being sucked up into air filter housing?

Black smoke means it's getting too much gas. Gas at the air filter also means that it's getting too much gas. The most likely cause it that the float valve is either sticking or has something stuck in it letting gas continually seep by it. Sounds like a good carb cleaning is in order.....

Can you cut all the packing out of the muffler for your polaris 600 triple?

I wouldn't recommend it. You'll just make it obnoxiously loud and likely lose horsepower due to the lower heat retention in the exhaust. If you would like a different sound there are many aftermarket systems designed for these sleds. SLP, MBRP, PSI and AAEN come to mind... Just be careful and RESPECTFUL!! with them, too many riding areas are no longer because of careless riders on loud sleds.

What auto solenoid fits john deere mower L111?

The starter solenoid for most old Fords will work. If you need something specific, a 1975 Ford F-150 starter solenoid will work. Just make sure your replacement solenoid has 2 large posts and 2 small posts. (They all have 2 large posts, its the number of small posts thats important).

You can also order an exact replacement for about $15 here: http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Starter-Solenoid-Kit--AM138497_p_5144.html

Good luck!

Owners manual for a 316 John Deere?

You can get an Owners manual for you 316 JD at your local John Deere dealer. In this case you will need your serial # off the tractor and you will need to know if you have a Kohler, Onan P218G, Onan P217G, or a Onan B43E. Many of these dealers will mail you your manual if you don't feel like driving to the store.

How to change oil on a Murray snow blower Model 624808x4c?

There should be a galvanized nipple with a cap on the end of it stick out the back of the snowblower. Take the cap off that nipple and tip back to drain the old oil. Fill oil via yellow oil cap on top of snowblower. Approx 3/4 of a quart.

How do you paint an RC car body?

first take a clear body and paint it white. then take the colors you want and spray. make sure you do this in the inside of the body.

Where can you find Case 1816b skid steer specifications?

You can try CNH's construction website, but you may have to contact a dealer or even buy an Owner's Manual for the machine. (A really good idea if you own one, or plan on buying one.)

Why does a battery drain on your 2002 Arctic Cat 300 ATV when it is off?

If no accessories have been added that are draining the battery it is probably the voltage regulator . The voltage regulator will short out creating an open circuit , and the battery will drain back through it .

Why is 1997 polaris 600 Indy snowmobile using antifreeze?

Check above your track some have a cooling system in there that some times gets cut into.You may have a bad gasket or crack in water jacket.

Owners manual Club car golfcarts?

Apparently the club car people guard the copyrights for their manuals very well...so, aside from buying them and paying and exhorbitant price, the only option is to try for 'parts lists' off a few sites...pretty close to a manual and should get you out of trouble for simple take apart and put back together deals...

How do you remove a pulley from your small engine?

You will need a gear puller to pull it off . Sometimes you can take a hammer and tap it off but usually will not work .

Torque specification on head bolts on a Jinma tractor?

There are either eight or ten bolts on the head of Jinma tractor. The torque bolts require 95 to 105 foot pounds.

250cc gokart that wont start what should you do?

it could be many problems but it is most likely the carburetor. check the lines for cuts and if that is fine you should open the top and prime it by pouring gas into the carburetor, just a small amount.

Are go-karts allowed on streets in VA?

it has to be less that 50cc like A 49CC IS FINE BUT THAT IS IT SAME goes with a dirt bike or fourwheeler and golf kart

Top speed ski doo mx z tnt rotax 500ss?

ive had mine going 102 on snow and 112 on ice