Feb 5 2009 , per serial number . Retired from sears repair 3 yrs ago

Choke plate is still getting stuck shut. When the two bolts get over tightened it squishes the gaskets and the back of the air box rubs against the choke linkage making it stick on causing the engine to chug and run rough. While it’s chugging try loosening the 2 screw just a tad, you’ll hear a “snap” and the choke flap will spring open and the engine will run great. Solution is to double up the first gasket behind the air box to get a little more clearance. Also the running fast when first started indicates a linkage is put in wrong, it’ll still work but not quite right. Auto-choke Hondas suck, I like the ones with the lever that moves when u squeeze the handle bail.

I bought a Troy Bilt in OZ as a grey import around 8 years ago and its sublime, I have never had a issue with it, still starts mostly first go, occasionally needs another pull. Its a self propelling model. TB260. I have a 1000sm block to mow. Going to give it some love this coming season, a good wash, oil change, new sparkplug and filters and should be good for another 5 years (Joking about the oil, I do that every season.) It cost me $499AUD with the Honda engine and as I was looking to buy a Honda I thought this was a great choice,half the price and still a Honda engine.

@MowersNBlowers

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Nice! Hope you subscribed

Feb 5th,2009 First 6 digits on craftsman.

Sure, take it comrade.... We share shot of wadka, become fast friends.

made in 2009 It was made as a Bob Vila Pro model.

Henry, When pricing Honda mowers this year remember 2023 is the last year they will make them.

@MowersNBlowers

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I don’t come across too many Hondas, people don’t care. Most people I sell to don’t know the wheel from the engine

You have that troy built rear bagger in your shed..

@MowersNBlowers

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Same neighbor just gave it to me

Same boat henry. I hate Hondas. When they work their excellent, if they don’t work, screw it.

Coming with a bagger is HUGE value. Push or rider, it's big money.

@MowersNBlowers

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The same neighbor flagged me Down a few days later and gave me the bag.

Free!!! that right free. That's an 2009 model

That engine holds 14 ounces I believe,and you check oil on Honda engines with dipstick not screwed on.

@MowersNBlowers

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But the threads aren’t accurate if you just stick it in without screwing it in

@roadhouseband-augustaga5896

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Honda recommends not screwing it in.😊

@MowersNBlowers

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@@roadhouseband-augustaga5896 you can just fill it to the first threads in the hole

You don't screw the dipstick in on Honda engines to check the oil. I've got 2 of those TB 240's , great mowers.

@roadhouseband-augustaga5896

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That was going to be my comment also . If it was a little over when Henry screwed the dipstick in, the oil was at the correct level. 😊

Henry, That's a nice Benz you have in the driveway. You must be making a lot of money selling and repairing mowers. Enjoy your video's

@MowersNBlowers

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I’ve had the Benz for over 10 years. Best car I ever bought. I had a real job back then…lol

Henry the little plunger that the wax thing pushes on get stuck some times.

UPDATE: The same neighbor flagged me Down a few days later and gave me the bag.

@berardia4

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If I get a curb find and the owner is around I always ask if they have the bag. Usually they do just have to get it out of the shed.

Great free finds! The PYT models are a high end yard tractor, I fixed an MTD version of that tractor for a customer and it was very nice. I wonder if they left the key switch on by accident running up the hours, or it was taken very good care of. Usually by 400 hours those are pretty worn out especially the front ends. Also great find on the push mower, easy money!

@MowersNBlowers

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Yes sir! I’ve been lucky so far this year

Feb 5 09

Got 3 toro personal pace ready to go including the sr4 . I raised my prices too.

Bro, on a Honda you don't screw in the dip stick, just unscrew it, wipe it, then put it in and pull it out, don't screw it in to check, check the level again.

@MowersNBlowers

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That’s not accurate though

@knighthawk86855

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@@MowersNBlowers oh I know, but by screwing it in and then checking it, it will be lower then it should be.

Never seen that many hours on residential mower, thought my 946 hours was high

that voice in your head is sounding like a chipmunk @19:40 now 😜

You really cleaned that craftsman mower up nice for photos. I can’t wait for the videos on it. I got a simplicity with the same motor for free, needed a Governor. Really powerful motor.

gr8 find. on Honda Engines and powermore CHonda you don't screw down the dipstick when checking level . just put it in without tighten it down. to check level. just a FYI my friend. glad you got your power back and got coffee to. I picked up 3 free mowers over 3 days. 1 each day. I got one fixed already, the other is fixed but hadn't change oil yet. One I think has broken fw key. it backfired out carb and caught on fire briefly for a few seconds. ( unfortunately I didn't catch that on video )

@MowersNBlowers

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Darn!

Hi. Henry. I just sold the same one yesterday. I listed it for 200. I sold it for 180. Get it during the winter on the side of the road it has a bagger. So yes it's a big score. People like the Honda Engine on them especially the Latinos. Great deal buddy

@MowersNBlowers

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Sounds great!

Feb 5th 2009

@MowersNBlowers

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Thanks bud

I work on small mowers all the time and hondas are the worst. They always surge and I can never get them to run correctly without tons of headache!!!

It was a top line Craftsman Pro. Retailed at 3K when new.

@MowersNBlowers

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Good info Dave

Luv it do not sell or shipp to cali lol....

Don't forget those dowel studs I sent you last year (if you can find them! LOL). They make assembling that "sandwich" much easier JB from Tennessee.

@MowersNBlowers

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I have them buddy thanks

Good video, starting the year off good.

@MowersNBlowers

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You got that right!

Does anyone know the part number or type of bolts that mount the engine to the deck for a TB240? Any would be appreciated.

@MowersNBlowers

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Half inch bolts

@kjr12341

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@@MowersNBlowers I'm assuming half inch is the length of the bolt. What type of bolt (actual size, diameter)? Thank you for your insight.

@kjr12341

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Diameter, thread pitch, length of bolt? I'm just learning about bolt sizes. I apologize for my ignorance.

@kjr12341

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@@MowersNBlowers the motor is a Honda GCV160.

@MowersNBlowers

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@@kjr12341 MTD Genuine Part 710-04683C SCR-HXINDWSH TT 3/8-16 X 1.0 You just had to google it!

Nice job Henry. Nice to see you clean your shit again!

@MowersNBlowers

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It’s rare, but it had to be done

I think thats an 2009 model. Nice free score bro. I see more hindred dollar bills in your future!💰 I do like the Honda engines. They put more money in my pocket. Now that you got the bagger, you should get close to you asking price. A junk one season Walmart mower is now$249. 👍🇺🇸Roger #GoYankees

@MowersNBlowers

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Fingers crossed!

That guy with the Honda Mower…I sold it to him a few years ago. A year later he brought back back for repair. Glad you got it…seems like he didn’t use it much since he got it 🤣 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWiAtLRxp8eXfZs.html

@MowersNBlowers

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No shit! Small world

That should be. Early to mid. Of. 2009

I cant believe he threw out a honda.. those are 300 easily…

@MowersNBlowers

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Well, it’s a Troy bilt with a Honda engine. Not really a honda

@flir67man84

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@@MowersNBlowers thats the mower i have new they are 399.00 only at home depot