OutdoorKing Repair Forum

Hi SuziRova,

You should look at the airfilter assembly because that can cause a lot of issues if it is warpped it will cause starting issues and running issues.

Just search on the forum and you will find other people that have the same problem.

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Reel-Type Mowers

Re: Rover Thoroughbred Model 85 Bruce 7 hours ago

Hi Voltron,

Below is a part list fo the Thoroughbred cylinder mower which i think is yours and you will see the model numbers in the parts list. it might help you a bit to show where the parts all go etc.

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Questions on Other Engines

Re: Suzuki 2 stroke - doesn't start after rebuild Bruce 7 hours ago

Originally Posted by SuziRova

Hi Everyone,

I rebuilt a Suzuki M120X (with new seals) that came on the Rovers. The carburettor has been cleaned (not soaked though). I wonder if you can help me with a starting and running issue that it now has.

It would only start with Aerostart and full choke (even when hot). It would not start from the carb at all.

Once it starts, it runs very well (and the governor works) but then conks out as if the kill switch is activated. The bowl is full of fuel so it's not that.

If I hold the governor lever for higher revs, it doesn't conk out but then stops again a few seconds after I let go of the governor.

I have tried another carb that I have also cleaned (no soaking) and same problem.

Any ideas anyone?

You should look at the airfilter assembly because that can cause a lot of issues if it is warpped it will cause starting issues and running issues.

Just search on the forum and you will find other people that have the same problem.

Good Luck.

Re: Greenfield Drive belt keeps twisting Bruce 7 hours ago

Originally Posted by portabletelly

Just replaced a with a new idler pulley. Does anyone have any recommendation's before i go ahead and replace the the left hand clutch pulley? I'm trying to avoid that as it looks like a mammoth job.

Video of the problem [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zrzvI4LmkRE[/video]

Why are you using a flat idler pulley when you should be using a 'V' idler pulley for the tensioner.

The belt will always twist with what you are using.

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Questions On Honda Engines

Re: GXV390 chaging oil with vacumm pump. MowingManiac 18 hours ago

The only small engines without drain plugs I've come across so far have been on push mowers which can be completely drained of oil and any sludge via the filler by tipping them over.

I presume any motors without drain plugs have been designed to allow complete drainage via a vacuum tube system. The Honda GXV390 doesn't look like it would be possible to remove all the oil by a tube through the filler.

On machines such as generators and quads, 4WDs, etc.where it is difficult to allow oil the be drained from the plug without making a mess I use old aluminium foil baking trays moulded to shape, similar to Norm's suggestion.

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