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Kawasaki FX 801V Throttle/Governor Problems

I first noticed this at the end of last season. What is happening is the engine at random (usually when cold and sometimes when hot) will not rev up. The throttle cable is at full throttle yet the...

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Rim Issue

Dixie Chopper: X2503 - 60 S/N 404XXXX Well, I moved the mower last night to start to clean it up to so I can find my oil leak. See "Kohler Oil Leak" thread below. Well, before the season started I...

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HGM-15e-3138 wheel motor rebuild

Rebuilt my hydrogear wheel motors. Has anyone else done this? They are on my Hustler Z.. After I put them back together, seems I am unable to turn shafts freely. I haven't put them back on the machine...

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Blown engine, replacement needed

I'm bummed. I was unwinding today after work, mowing the lawn when the engine let go. There's a big crack in the side of the block so I know it's toasted. I have a Briggs and Stratton 12.5 hp. Model...

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Kohler Courage PS-SV710 Starter problem.

I have a Kohler Courage 20 HP with a odd starter problem. By the way the battery is new. Today it started just fine to mow but when I shut it off and after a few minutes I tried to start it, it sounded...

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Gravely with 25 hp Kawasaki troubleshooting question

The engine would act like it was starving for fuel, i could full choke it to keep it running, although it would backfire. I cleaned the pulse filter vent I took carb off and cleaned it. replaced spark...

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Leakdown tester for lawnmower

I just bought a leakdown tester for $35 on eBay, along the lines of the HF model. Just figured I'd give it a try to see if it's something I'll get a lot of use out of before springing for a better...

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2 mowers, need info

I need to know the belts for these, and correct blade sizes. Pics will be posted within 48hrs to help but for now Ill text what I have. Lesco 48inch, belt driven, Kawa FH430v SB26r Machines notes of...

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Toro Dingo Tx 427

I recently bought a used narrow track dingo, and had only put about 6 hours on it when it started doing a half-hearted power loss, then cut out. I restarted it it right away, and 3 cut-outs later had...

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Skag running on one cylinder.....? Help with ideas

Hey guys, Sorry for my first post being a plea for help. I have sort of 'lurked' here over the years and never really had to ask a question. Always found the answer here. Need to get your ideas on...

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Echo speed feed head crossthreads

I got a Stihl fs90r and an echo speedfeed head. I tried the gold nut, but it cross treaded on both heads (I returned the first one cause I thought it was defective) I also tried the green nut on the...

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Scag tiger cub electrical issue.

I have to sit on the seat to crank It but after that seat switch and no other safety switches work. Nothing is visibly bypassed.

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Husqvarna 150bt carb replacement; opinions

I shopping for a replacement carb and have a few options. OEM Walbro wya79 for $60 or a China carb for $35. I'm thinking the oem is also made in China. Anyone have experience with the non oem carbs?

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FB 460 Kawaski smokes when the intake is pointed down hill

I have a FB 460 kawi i think its a so7. My issue is when it leavel it never smokes or when the air box is pointed up hill its okay. The problem is when the air box is pointed down hill it smokes like a...

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Help my. 27 kohler is driving me insane

My ch27 740. Kohler serial number c7... I read kohler manuals on it provided by ericg. Ok I mini blocked it reinstalled correctly. It passes leak down and compression governor set to kohler manual...

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Kawasaki DFI suddenly lost power and bogged down. Wonder why?

I was mowing this afternoon, bone dry, moderate/low growth, cutting at 3.25". I'd been cutting as usual for about 20 minutes, up and down an 8-10% grade when the power suddenly dropped on the uphill...

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Redmax BCZ2460TS issues

Hello all! I've got a Redmax BCZ2460TS trimmer. I had issues keeping it running. Changed the plug, air and fuel filter. Nothing changed. Cleaned the carb, did a rebuild and now have had the carb...

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Lesco spindles?

i have a 48" Lesco hydro made around 1999. Model number WB 30030248 - deck model number Md 10101065. I am trying to replace a spindle but cannot find the exact oem part number. Multiple versions are...

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quick 36 help

I am wondering if anybody can help me. I have a quick 36 36 inch hydrostatic mower built in North Carolina 2004. it has been sitting for about 4 years, motor was strong, but I need all the new hand...

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Turf tiger PTO issues

I have a ten year old turf tiger with the 29 kawi dfi 72" cut. Have never had any issues. Only has 450 hours. Recently the blades started slowing g down even though the engine wasn't bogging down, then...

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