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...
View ArticleGrasshopper 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...
View ArticleShindaiwa 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...
View ArticleKohler 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...
View ArticleByers 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...
View ArticleToro 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...
View ArticlePeerless 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...
View ArticleCheap 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....
View ArticleScag 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...
View ArticleWalker 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...
View ArticleScag 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...
View ArticleKawasaki 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...
View ArticleFerris 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleBobcat 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.
View ArticleKohler 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...
View ArticleKohler 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...
View ArticlePump 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...
View ArticleSuper 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...
View ArticleKohler 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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