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Scored a Lawn Ranger! Tecumseh problems as usual!

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Team70R    157

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Finally got me a lawn ranger and picked it up for an awesome price!! Now to get it running good. :unsure: H60 Tecumseh won't run right. Goes from running great to running absolutely terrible and backfiring from the carb. I'm guessing the valves are messed up? Compression test rendered around 85 psi. 

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Uncle Buck    246

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I have one just like it. You will enjoy it. Mine has the original front tires just like yours. I like those tires myself. You might find the quality of cut for mowing a bit disappointing. I know I did. That said it is still a WH so I love it all the same! I still use mine to mow. I found that the key to getting a decent cut was mow it while it is not too high. If you wait until it is too high it will look like you just hayed a field after using it!

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slammer302    2,155

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Buy a new aftermarket carb for under 20$ on eBay and will save you lots of Hassel. I have one that was doing the same.

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Team70R    157

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8 hours ago, slammer302 said:

Buy a new aftermarket carb for under 20$ on eBay and will save you lots of Hassel. I have one that was doing the same.

I was debating on getting one.

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meadowfield    2,570

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bet a new carb sorts it...  The old ones once worn are total pants!!!!

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Team70R    157

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4 hours ago, meadowfield said:

bet a new carb sorts it...  The old ones once worn are total pants!!!!

I reckon I'll order a new carb tonight!!

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