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by NormK - 11/11/25 08:22 AM
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I could never work out how they ever expected these to be a good idea, not rocket science that they would have oiling issues
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I have repaired at least 20 Tecumseh mowers, as long as the engine has compression they start first go every time.
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How long do they stay on though? Until the fuel tank is empty?
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I gave them all a service,no problems at all run them all day if you wanted.
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Here is a Tecumseh powered mower that the carby was full of water and corrosion ,with a carby dismantle , clean and assemble the mower starts first go.
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G'day Max and allVK30 and HK25 .Jack
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Interesting thread. But are the two-stroke Kirbys fairly easy to fix?
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