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Just acquired a 1999 grasshopper 618, can someone tell me what type of oil is used in the wheel drive motors? I think that they are Gemini brand, and obsolete. got all the manuals and exploded parts...
View ArticleNew deck on old yella
Eventually wore out the original deck of my 2004 mini-z. Coming up to 1000hrs on it now I thought it was worth it, might even improve it. See if you can spot the things I changed. View attachment...
View ArticleBlades, heavy duty, thicker than stock, ok on spindles?
So, I've come to the notion that there really aren't that many blades out there. My toro walk behind 36" came with extra blades and I was trying to discover how universal they really are. My conclusion...
View ArticleFH430V 15Kai Carb part ?
Hi guys, Last fall I took off my carb to replace the inlet needle . I got around to it and put it back on yesterday . I have this part that I simply cannot remember were it went . I think its a...
View ArticleIdle up mechanism leaks
View attachment 340782 View attachment 340782 View attachment 340782 View attachment 340783 I have a 94 international bucket truck. There is a leak in a part some call a idle up. Most Mechanics say...
View ArticleKohler Sam unit kill wire?
I have 2 Kohler ch22 with Sam units, one on a yazoo and one on a scag. Upon testing the white (kill) wire on both engines I am seeing 69-70 volts. Is this normal?
View ArticleKawasaki ketch 20w-50... good stuff
This is so far the best oil I have used in myself exmark 72" efi Kohler ecv980 35hp. The engine never clacks on startup due to hydraulic lifters having to pump up, it hasn't used a drop of oil in 54...
View ArticleFair price for Exmark 52" Lazer
I'm looking for a used Exmark rider. A local guy took one in on trade for some other equipment of his. He said the guy didn't use it commercially. I don't know if he's fibbing or not but regardless it...
View ArticleWater in Oil on Kawasaki 26 hp motor
I have a 2006 Scag Wildcat that I have had repair going on 3 times due to water getting in oil. Its quite expensive to get repaired. Is this a defect in this engine? Its happened too often and getting...
View Articleexmark wheel motor going bad?
mowing the other day and i started to hear a slight click / clunk in the right wheel whenever that side stops and goes or changes direction. It does it once (its not multiple clunks in a row) and...
View ArticleKawasaki FH641V problem
I've got this motor on a Husqvarna riding mower. After the mower has sit for a few days, it is hard to start and actually pushed gas/oil out muffler, smokes, and hard to start. After running for 15-20...
View ArticleBobcat Leo Model #942282 - need transaxle
Have a Jacobsen built Bobcat Leo zero turn. The right transaxle is frozen. the transaxle itself is part number 4129341 which is the updated part number (original part number was 778-043). New unit...
View ArticleScag STT61A-27KA Engine lugging/missing when going fwd after reversing
Gentlemen: This question concerns my 2001 Scag 61" Turf Tiger, s/n 6761817, with 27hp Kawasaki FD-750D non-DFI engine, with 693 hrs personal use. I'm experiencing momentary engine lugging down/missing,...
View Articlesnapper pro sp360 right back wheel wont spin
Snapper pro walk behind mower back right wheel wont spin mower just goes in circles.
View ArticleStihl blower leaking gas/oil
Hi everyone, New member here. I've been learning a lot from these forums lately and I'm hoping I can get some advice regarding a used Stihl BG55 blower I looked at today. It seemed to run pretty good,...
View ArticleKawasaki V-twin Governor adjustment
Engine: FH451V-AS09 The manual page below describes how to set the governor. The problem is the bullet below that says, "Turn the governor shaft counterclockwise, fully turn the shaft to the end of its...
View ArticleReplace wheel motors...and lines?
Picking up a Lazer Z AS tomorrow that needs a right side hydro. Guy had 3, and all 3 right wheel motors let go within a week of one another. You pour fluid in and it spits it out the seal as soon as...
View ArticleKohler ECV860 29hp vs ECV880 35hp
Howdy! Just trying to be a little scientific here and figure out what the difference is between an ECV860 and ECV880 Kohler engine. I know on a lot of Kawasaki engines, the throttle shaft stop is the...
View ArticleHydro pump replacement
I have and exmark turf tracer, 2013 model and need to replace a hydro pump belt and can not get it on. Does anyone have a video or instructions to help me? Any help would be appreciated
View ArticleKawasaki FH500V governor issue
I own and operate a mobile small engine repair service and have come to the point of not being able to think straight anymore I'm so frustrated with this engine. I know what I am doing, so I dont need...
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