Subject #1: Craftsman 42" 20HP Riding Mower

Problem: Failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed Investigation:

• Adjusted the brake pedal linkage - Failed to solve problem
• Adjusted brake caliper - Failed to solve problem
• Shimmed brake caliper - Failed to solve problem
• Soaked in gasoline, dusted in black powder, ignited - Solved problem

Subject #2: Lawn-Boy 18" Self-propelled Push Mower

Problem: Failed to stay running once started Investigation:

• Cleaned air filter - Failed to solve problem
• Disassembled and cleaned carburator bowl - Failed to solve problem
• Removed partially plugged fuel filter - Failed to solve problem
• Strapped with 200 sticks of dynomite and ignited - Problem solved