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19 HP Kawasaki FH601V engine hp upgrade?

I read on a website forum (a racing engine hopup type site) that by simply changing my carburetor I can have up to 25 hp from my 19 hp eninge. Supposedly, this is because the FH series engine I have is...

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Grasshopper steering handle adjustment?

I bought a 2010 930D grasshopper and the steering handles are 3-4" apart when pulled together. From pictures I've seen on the internet, they should rest closer than that. I've put new plastic bushings...

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Shindaiwa T-260 Carb Issues Need Help

Ok here's the deal. I've got several carbs that all do the same thing. They run on choke, but when I take them off choke, they die. Now, I'm a pretty good wrench. I know the carb for the T-270 inside...

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Kohler Command 20hp Backfiring???

Kohler Command 20hp CV20-65600 Was on a exmark turf tracer. Has about 900 hours, Has not been run in about 3 years Yesterday I started it up and it runs. The Problem: 1. When I bring it up to full...

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Byers Gold Parts...need belt!

I am looking for a new belt for my Byers Gold 48" walk behind. The thing is I cant find it anywhere. I also haven't been able to locate a parts diagram. Does anyone know anything about these mowers? I...

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Toro walk behind blades won't stay engaged

I have a 2008 toro walk behind gear drive T-bar. The lever won't stay down. The blades engage fine, but once I start cutting I can see lever slowly and gradually lift up. Do I need a new tensioner...

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Peerless transmission question

I have relatively basic question about the 700 series peerless transmissions. My 22-year-old gravely, Has a 700–032 transmission. 5 speed forward, 1 reverse. 36 spline. The model is 700-032. I...

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Cheap China carb........what is your experience

I got a $16 box which included carb, plug, fuel filter, gaskets and fuel line. This was for a 20 year old stihl BR420 that was in storage for a few years....

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Scag 19 HP kawasaki blowing white smoke out of muffler.

I'm brand new to this site, so please forgive me if I'm posting in wrong spot. I am just desperate for some answers, and I am in no way mechanically minded. My 2010 scag v-ride started randomly spewing...

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Walker Mower Belt tension

Just picked up a new walker and love it. Makes me realize how much my older ones are out of adjustment. This new one is a T25i, the older ones are 26. I am surprised how much faster the new one goes, I...

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Scag 19 HP kawasaki blowing white smoke out of muffler.

I'm brand new to this site, so please forgive me if I'm posting in wrong spot. I am just desperate for some answers, and I am in no way mechanically minded. My 2010 scag v-ride started randomly spewing...

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Kawasaki fs481v governor shaft oil leak

Hello all! I have a Toro walk behind with this engine, that has lately developed an oil leak at the governor shaft. If anyone on the forum has any advice on how to repair this, I would greatly...

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Ferris DDS Hydrowalk hydro belt tensioner

The other day I was mowing and a stick caused the hydro belt on my Ferris to jump the pulleys. I got it back on, and discovered the cause of a chattering noise, which got worse. The tensioner arm was...

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New Stihl BG-86 leaf blower hiccups/dies when going WOT

I have a new Stihl BG-86 leaf blower that has had roughly 2 tanks of gas through it. I'm using 50:1 like the manual has said. It cranks no problem, idles no problem, but when going WOT the motor wants...

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Bobcat walkbehind

I just recently got a ransome bobcat 54inch walkbehind hydro. How can I adjust the right tire slowly spinning while in neutral. I have no clue. A video would be great.

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Kohler cv740 27hp command surging help

700 hrs on motor on ztr. When started, runs fine for 1 min. Or 30 min... idling..now when i engage blades or put mower under load.... it starts surging. So bad to the point it will die... it will...

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Kohler CV740 loses power under load

Long time lurker, I've always found great info on this board! I've got an issue now though that I just can't seem to nail down. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade, I enjoy taking things that aren't...

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Pump shaft seal failure Exmark lazer Z

Hello. I have a LAS28KA604. It was gifted to me after my grandfather-in-law rebuilt it. Since he dropped it off the right side hydro starts weak and he told me to go forward and reverse then it seems...

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Super Z Wheel Motor Replacement

Hi, I know this topic has been discussed a lot, but I didn't see a good answer to my issue. My Z has lots of hours, it is only used on my home lawn now (3 acres). Wheel motor has been leaking for a...

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Kohler command pro 23.5 horizontal major oil leak

Bought an exmark LZ 60 with a fresh 23.5 ch730-3225 motor. Cut great no issues until all of a sudden after a few weeks it started leaking somewhere on the front of the motor behind the seat. Since the...

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