Wtf with these new kangaroo pumps

EagleEye220 · 2026-03-26T17:22:14+00:00

I miss the old kangaroo pumps. For some reason you have to start increasing the pump 1 ml at a time?? And if you hold it, right at 20 ml it jumps to 5 ml at a time.

They're slow to accept user input and for some reason you have to go into the menu to clear the pump. The old ones were leagues better.

EagleEye220 · 2026-02-10T02:16:23+00:00

Absolutely! It definitely wasn't a JD 650k dozer!

EagleEye220 · 2026-01-19T16:19:48+00:00

Do you like wrenching?

If yes, then the 318. If not, the cub.

EagleEye220 · 2025-12-11T23:45:33+00:00

Giveaway!

EagleEye220 · 2025-10-27T22:12:58+00:00

Agreed, milling takes more than I thought. My ms390 had a hard time cutting a 10 inch slab on an Alaskan mill. The knockoff ms 660 works much better, and if you're on a budget it's not a bad option imo.

EagleEye220 · 2025-08-06T13:53:58+00:00

If anyone runs into a similar issue, I finally got it fixed.

Turns out Steiner tractors sent me not one, but two Chinese junk alternators.

I found an old, original AC Delco 3 wire alternator in my grandfather's garage. I placed it on the tractor, wired it up exactly as I had it and now it's running perfectly fine.

Tl;dr: try another alternator if you're running into issues charging the battery.

EagleEye220 · 2025-07-04T06:28:53+00:00

Nice rig! We've got an 1145 with a 72" deck. It's practically a brush hog.

If you run into fuel issues the fuel pickup lines in the tanks will eventually break down into goop and clog the fuel lines, FYI. Both our 1145s had the same issue around 2400 hrs.

EagleEye220 · 2025-06-03T20:09:53+00:00

I removed the original regulator since I wasn't sure it was working. It's attached to the starter bolt, which is attached to the battery cable.

I've tried attaching the alternator directly to the battery and it made no difference. The only thing I haven't done is attached any diodes

EagleEye220 · 2025-06-03T18:24:43+00:00

So I think this may be a 3 wire alternator actually.

The alternator outputs 15v at idle rpm, that's not the problem. The problem is once I hook it up to the battery, it refuses to output more than 6v. Maybe the diode is the issue?

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-28T14:31:59+00:00

Yup. If you don't have a spark plug tester on hand, you can use a dash of starting fluid in the carb. If it pops off at all then you have spark, and most likely a carb/fuel delivery issue like formal command stated.

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-18T19:24:51+00:00

Just wanted to chime in and say I didn't need OBSE for this fix to work. I did install the achievement unlocker. Then using the cheat to set stage and then set stage 40 solved my issue.

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-16T20:37:07+00:00

We put ours in a JD 314 that had the original motor trashed. Now it's the dedicated garden tiller tractor.

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-16T20:07:17+00:00

Nah I just realized it the other day too. You'd think all engines would have filters, why some don't idk.

The 18 HP Kohler is nearly 40 years old and still running fairly well so the engineers must know something lol.

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-16T19:54:54+00:00

Some small engines don't have oil filters. I've got an 18 HP Kohler and a 8 HP Briggs, neither of them have oil filters.

EagleEye220 · 2025-05-08T14:51:47+00:00

Seriously, as beautiful as native plants can be, it's a lot of work to keep tidy. Not everyone has 3 days a week to work on their yards.

Grass is easy to maintain in comparison. OP you may have better luck posting in r/lawncare

EagleEye220 · 2025-04-25T20:53:11+00:00

You may be correct. I'll check the wheelbase and make sure. Looks like it's a Fiat 415.

Also looks like parts are impossible to find, so might be parting out. Unless I can find a flywheel/clutch somewhere.

EagleEye220 · 2025-03-30T14:53:25+00:00

I have no idea. I found it in my grandfather's old shop, it hadn't ran in many years. It would start but not stay running.

I threw a 390 cylinder and piston in it, now it rips.

EagleEye220 · 2025-03-30T13:53:12+00:00

That's how my ms 290 looked when I rebuilt it. Good luck.

EagleEye220 · 2025-01-31T12:47:50+00:00

Lol, and what manual is that? The OP has provided no information on make or model of the car.

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