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40:1 and 50:1 in a modern 2 stroke isn't significant for the average homeowner. Not sure the oil to gas ratio, perhaps the actual ratio comes out to 45:1 for this stuff. Most of the results will be insignificant. You have greater chance of damage to the engine by forgetting to mix the oil at all...

I had a Makita trimmer that gave me problems starting - particularly restarts. I changed the coil and it did nothing. Changing the carb was the solution. For me, the lesson learned was that just because i'm getting fuel doesn't mean i was always getting enough fuel. The carb wasn't that old, so...

Mowed yesterday - about 1/4 acre typical sub lot. It was a 2 cycle day for me: 2000 Lawn Boy DuraForce Gold with 3 Speed - Mowing 2018 Husqvarna 525LS - Trimming 2017 Husqvarna 525BX - Blowing

I was under the impression the Champion engine is a clone of a Yamaha. Yamaha also makes a 79cc OVH motor. Originally Posted By: Linctex Originally Posted By: bubbatime I just bought the Champion 2000 watt inverter. Champion has an excellent parts distribution (unlike other off brand...

I'm weird, I have 4 string trimmer options. I love small OPE stuff. Here is the list and pro's/cons for each: Husqvarna 525LS Pros: Amazing throttle response Anti-vibration system is the best I've seen. Cons: Edging at an angle with this is more difficult because of the anti-vibe, but i use...

Originally Posted By: boraticus "Don't get carried away." Lots of that goes on around here it seems. I've got decades of use with dozens of engines. Most have NGK, ND or Champion spark plugs. In 50 years of small engine experience, I've had maybe four spark plugs fail. There is absolutely no...

Originally Posted By: boraticus Originally Posted By: gathermewool Originally Posted By: Vern_in_IL Well guys, I still say that if it's a Honda you can know it will be a quality item. Automobiles, generators, lawn mowers, outboard engine and so on. I would be concerned about are the cheap junk...

Originally Posted By: krismoriah72 I have a Champion 3500 watt generator that still runs but I am looking for a smaller one. My Champion has a broken pull cord, the battery is totally dead (i have jumper cables that i jump start it with). The carb leaked on me so i put a cheap chinese ebay carb...

30 year old redmax stuff has zero emission controls, thus it runs great I'm actually thinking that Husky will kill off Redmax some day or ruin the reputation by using cheaper stuff. A lot of people complain about the cold nature of Red Max units, because of EPA regs. Originally Posted By...

Since Husky owns Redmax, I've heard rumors that the Husky X-Torq engine, often found in the commercial line of Husky products [ie - 525LS, 580BTS, etc] is really just a rebadged Redmax Zenoah engine with a difference carb set up? Can anyone actually confirm this? For the Redmax engines I've...

Originally Posted By: krismoriah72 Originally Posted By: Rab6715 Nice blower. I was thinking about purchasing one prior to buying my Husqvarna 525BX. The primary reason I chose the Husky was parts sourcing long term. I understand you comment about wanting to use the best 2 cycle oil: I would...

Nice blower. I was thinking about purchasing one prior to buying my Husqvarna 525BX. The primary reason I chose the Husky was parts sourcing long term. I understand you comment about wanting to use the best 2 cycle oil: I would ONLY use certified JASO-FD oil in any 2 cycle equipment. If not...

Scoring is bad, but engines can still run fine with them. If your concerned you could do a compression test, if within spec, i wouldn't worry about it. I have a LB duraforce with some scoring from the previous owner and still runs fine, its on the mid level range on compression spec, but its...

I have one eu2000i that I put 20-30 hours on in the Fall. I generally change to 10w30 synthetic in the spring [May] and change to 5-30w synthetic in the late fall, like November/early December. No real changes in between because not enough hours accumulate. I'm using Quaker State UD full...

I bought a Husqvarna 525BX blower in 2016. It is very powerful over 400CFM. Basically it has a redmax engine, called the X-torq in a Husky. It has an anti-vibration system that works great too, can use for hours without hurting your hands. Has a 2 ring piston, hardened cylinder bore, with roller...

Originally Posted By: bubbatime Originally Posted By: supercoo How do these 2 new engines compare, TXP 159cc OHV 7.25 ft-lb vs the Honda GCV 160cc 6.9 ft-lb. Which would be quieter, more fuel efficient and more powerful? The Toro TXP engine is almost a clone of the Honda GXV engine. Real...

I have both Subaru and Honda GX, GC engines. I would buy a Honda GX over a Subaru, but would buy a Subaru over a Honda GC or any variety of Briggs [except Vanguard], and any variety of Chinese knockoffs. The main reason is parts for the GX is cheaper than the Subaru. Also, as Punisher has said...

Originally Posted By: raytseng used an oil extractor and didnt spill a drop. I bought an oil extractor that you pump up and then release the valve. It works pretty good, but for me it only seems to pull about 80% of the oil out of my lawn mower. Tilting the lawn mower on its side and letting...

Originally Posted By: Robster I've never seen the internals of a Yamaha, but the spec sheet says it is OHC, not pushrods. In other forums, it's been said that it's a knockoff of a Honda GX engine, with fewer CCs. Max engine RPM is 4600 (spec sheet). In my original post I mis-spoke--it's 1600...

Originally Posted By: boraticus UncleDave: "cam chain- (Ive had to replace one of my Hondas belts already)" The Yamaha has push rod valve actuation. I normally prefer conventional OHC technology. However, for an engine that will max out a 5000 rpm, push rods will suffice. Have to admit...