I have an old bike I got at a yard sale. Where should I oil the bike to make sure everything works ok?

I don't recognize your machine's brand.

The number one failure for most machines purchased at the thrift store, estate sale, or garage sale, is the machine needs a good cleaning and oiling--it has been setting a long time and old oil has solidified causing the moving parts to stick. Search the internet for an owner's manual--input Brand name, Model number + the word "manual." Read up on cleaning and oiling your particular machine. (The second failure is usually incorrect threading...)

If it is a mechanical (not computerized), you can do most of the work yourself (with time and lots of patience) using a good quality sewing machine oil (not 3-in-1, WD-40, or cooking oil). Do not oil any plastic parts or any cams unless directed to do so. If the moving parts are metal, you can usually speed up the process by directing hot air from a hairdryer into the interior of the machine (wear gloves so you don't burn yourself on the hot metal).

If the carb is new, then make sure the fuel is fresh- LESS THAN 30 DAYS OLD!!! Is the plug good? Air filter OK? Good oil in the engine? Make sure that the shut off cable hasn't stretched. It may make contact and shut off the engine.

Hi stnstomper...

Look under the mower for a square plug or allen wrench type plug, this will be your oil drain for the motor.
Some of Briggs & Stratton motors do not have an oil drain plug...
If you do not have an oil drain plug then you will have to run the mower to get it warm, then remove the oil fill plug and tip the mower towards the oil fill plug to drain out the oil thru the fill plug hole.
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Hello:

You don't say what model this sewing machine is, or how old. Some older machines had cams that created different stitches. (they sort of look like weird little cogs)

Did it sew ok before you clean/oiled it?

Probably not the solenoid they usually work or they don't. Slow cranking could be due to weak battery or bad connections, check those. If all is ok starter motor could be bad. Always check simplest first.

Replace the plug with a new one. If still bad, drain the carb as condensation from the petrol tank may have collected in the float bowl. Please rate my answer. Thanks.

honda's run on any fule but stick to 98 if you can as for oil yes synthetic oil is ok a good service wont do any harm so if you can do it yourself all the better

If you are sure you have enough oil, check if you have enough oil pressure.You should be able to borrow or rent this from an auto shop. If your oil pressure is fine,replace sensor.

could be that you have the wrong clutchs. or that you need to take them out squeeze clutch, WITH OUT STARTIN BIKE... lol had to say that i know someone who did. but anyway..... with do so put them back in. and make sure everything looks ok as you do this. sometimes it something lil that make it do it. ck everything oil,fluds the hole 9 yards.

well its more than likely got to much oil in it or the oil needs to be replaced usually when one smokes thats what it is or some one has glipped it on its top and all the oil is at the top of the engine if its that it will stop sooner or later