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Need help to repair my Mountfield SP480 lawnmower?

The petrol mower starts OK, but has started to struggle with cutting the grass, and eventually the engine cuts... [Read more]

RIELLO OIL BURNER - ONLY STARTS WITH KNOCK TO MOTOR !?

Hello everyone My oil boiler (1995) has a Riello G5 burner, it would not start this morning and was on loc... [Read more]

1997 2.5d transit wont start?

The started motor turns the engine over fast but engine doesn't start, after pushing it or rolling down a hill... [Read more]

how can I fix my Kenmore/Whirlpool dishwasher mod-15838793?

the serial # is FJ2406401. I'm wondering if there is a procedure to reset the main control back to full operat... [Read more]

my westinghouse 905 dishwasher comes on by itself when plugged in?

my westinghouse 905 dishwasher comes on by itself when plugged in. The motor or pump starts up but no indicato... [Read more]

Victa lawnmower with Honda GCV 160 motor runs then stops?

I have a Victa lawnmower with a Honda GCV 160 motor which runs fine for about 30 secs then coughs and stops. ... [Read more]

oil pressure was 60psi then went to 0?

Hi Gang, our Kubota tractor usually has very good oil pressure 60+psi cold and runs at 45+psi. It has been ... [Read more]

Peugeot 495 starting problem?

My 405 (1.8/1994) starts and runs for about 500m. Then it stops with a clicking sound. It seems that the click... [Read more]

Intermittent ploblem starting 1995 Renault Clio 1.5 (1390 cc RN)?

My daughter, has a 1995 Renault Clio 1.5 (1390 cc RN). About every 3rd or 4th time she tries to start it, it t... [Read more]

Motor runs eneven?

I have a lawn mower which suffered in the floods, totally submerged. I have drained the oil (several times unt... [Read more]

Why won't my Xantia start?

Citroen Xantia 1.8 LXI petrol. Car has been starting and running fine for the last four years, except for a sl... [Read more]

What would cause my Craftsman tractor to smoke excessively?

I recently purchased (at a give away price) a Craftsman lawn tractor model 917270711 with a 17hp Briggs engine... [Read more]

What causes my victa mower to run out of fuel?

I have a victa 2 stroke mower, it starts perfectly but only runs for about a minute then dies, if i press the ... [Read more]

91 buick starts when cold but warm runs terrible?

3.8 motor,starts and runs ok, after shutting off for a half hour will start and run terrible. wait an hour to ... [Read more]

peugeot 807 2.2hdi will not start without getting jump started?

i have a 53 plate peugeot 807 2.2 hdi done around 88000 miles has been fully serviced regularly and for the pa... [Read more]

Electrolux vacuum EPIC 6000 series SR starts and stops?

Electrolux vacuum EPIC 6000 series SR starts and stops.? This is an electrolux cannister model EPIC series ... [Read more]

Victa Vantage 201K - Fuel flow problem? Motor keeps dying?

I have a Victa Vantage 201K 2 stroke lawnmower - near new. It starts first pull, runs for a short whilke and ... [Read more]

Is it really the motor, Part 2?

Thanks, JP! I decided to ask the guy to come open it up so we could both take a look inside, which we did. He ... [Read more]

B + STRATTON 375 motor "hunts"?

Lawnmower starts fine then after a few second (maybe 10) motor speed surges up and slows right down.Goes up an... [Read more]

Electrolux vacuum EPIC 6000 series SR starts and stops?

This is an electrolux cannister model EPIC series 6000 SR. After replacing a full bag of dust with a new Elect... [Read more]