Quote from: RickDangerous on September 16, 2021, 12:43:36 PMI'm looking for an electric saw for branches on a boom. Something you recommend or what to look for when buying. I should add that I am short and disabled - I have problems with moving around, and I most often use a cane. So it can't be too clunky or too heavy a piece of equipment. Fortunately, price doesn't matter!

Battery pole saw: Stihl or Husqvarna.Light, telescopic, shoulder strap. Skip gas, too heavy. Price no object? Go pro. Good luck

Hi Mick,
Thanks for that. I also was using the original carb / tank with new diaphragms but still the same issue. If I put a little petrol in the carb by hand, off it goes! I'll try what you said 
Kevin

Hi Kevin, and welcome to TGMForum.

Any mower that I've had in for repair with one of those cheap amazon carbs on has had this issue, I don't actually think I've got my hands on one that worked properly.  As we are briggs service dealers we would only fit a genuine carb.   Your one might work if you wet it up, submerge it completely in fuel and pump the primer.

Hi all, I've been repairing mowers for several years but came across a problem with a B & S engine It takes the very common tank / carb setup shown.
Anyway, despite replacing the gaskets on the carb, I cannot get it to pump fuel from the tank to prime it. I then decided to buy a brand new tank / carb, but even that will not suck up the fuel to prime the carb. I'm guessing it's something to do with the pipe attached to the engine itself that's the problem? Grateful for your help! 

Quote from: rgreen64 on April 19, 2026, 04:47:55 PMHi Mick

Turned out it was the second option, the key had fallen out, so I made a new one, all fixed now.

Classic. The key always falls out. Glad it was an easy fix

Man, I feel this. Half the battle is just confirming the damn thing. I usually cross-check the OEM number on Oregon's site or a dealer's parts diagram... they're usually the most accurate.

Quote from: Bibi38 on September 25, 2026, 03:54:54 PMDrill the rivets and swap in bolts if you can. Old forum posts save the day again.

Bibi38, absolutely you can use small nuts bolts and washers.  I worked for a Honda service dealer so had to use the oem parts, especially if it was warranty.
 

Quote from: dave59 on May 09, 2026, 01:52:02 PMI have been struggling with this for a while (5 week wait at Honda dealer). I just joined the forum and saw Mick's post in an old thread that three rivets have to be removed! That explains it after countless session on AI which doesn't know because there's nothing on the internet detailing the procedure. I got the frame bolts out then thought it might drop out. No chance. if anyone direct me to more detailed instructions or YouTube or elsewhere? Or I just drill out the rivets and get new bits from DIY spare parts. I have a new gearbox ready to fit.

Drill the rivets and swap in bolts if you can. Old forum posts save the day again.

Quote from: dave59 on May 09, 2026, 01:52:02 PMI have been struggling with this for a while (5 week wait at Honda dealer). I just joined the forum and saw Mick's post in an old thread that three rivets have to be removed! That explains it after countless session on AI which doesn't know because there's nothing on the internet detailing the procedure. I got the frame bolts out then thought it might drop out. No chance. if anyone direct me to more detailed instructions or YouTube or elsewhere? Or I just drill out the rivets and get new bits from DIY spare parts. I have a new gearbox ready to fit.

hi...can anyone point me to any firm that can supply the 'original' decals as this user would like to keep the mower looking its best...its only about 3 years old...any ideas?

hi all....well we're off again...trying to help a friend....he has a honda 536 hrd and it needs new front wheels ....ive had a search on the ususal sites but I find them so expensive.....and ides or good cheaper suppliers ?