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This unit was getting harder and harder to start. Today it won't start. New plug and gas filter.... it won't fire with starting fluid . It did backfire in carburetor once. I didn't have spark tester...
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interesting issue happening. Engines a kaw fh480v ds20. Just started happening and atm intermittent, either starter gear (maybe called pinion gear, not sure) but will spin up and engage flywheel and...
View Article15w50 vs 20w50
the scag manual calls for 20w50 oil to be used for the hydro fluid. i can't find 20w50 oil except in regular oil. i want to use synthetic. mobil 1 has 15w50 but not 20w50. is it ok to use 15w50 for the...
View ArticleScag Cheetah fuel gasket recall?
I went to put gas in my cheetah this morning and gas started coming out from around the gaskets on top and on the side of one of the tanks. i took off the broken part of each gasket. they were cracked...
View ArticleMow Machine Question/Hydro Pump
I have a question (and I hope i'm in the right thread). Thank you in advance to any advice. I recently lost my grandfather and am in the process of cleaning his home up and trying to keep the yard...
View ArticleKawasaki FH641v burning lots of oil
The Kawasaki fh641v on my Scag is blowing a huge cloud of oil smoke at startup about 2/3 -3/4 the time when cold. Once warm, it's not as bad- frequency or quantity of smoke. Also, it will smoke just...
View ArticleExMark Ranger 36
Hello folks. I am looking for some information for my ExMark Ranger 36 mower. I'm having a tough time getting parts for it. Spindle bearings and The deck belt. Does anyone know if anything will...
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i have an Exmark LZ23KC604 Lazer Z. It wasn't charging so I checked the fuse, it was good. Checked the battery it is good. Checked rectifier it is good. At that point I pulled the engine and replaced...
View ArticleKohler V-twin governor questions
First, I've really enjoyed reading the forums on here and how you all seem to get along. I hope as the time goes on that I can offer some assistance. My background is a machinist for 6 years and now...
View ArticlePro master 100 series ztr
Greetings from fla first timer looking to replace all the belts on a pro master 100 series ztr with 18 hp Kohler just bought it all belts dry rotted been setting a while does any one know the correct...
View ArticleStuck Engine- JohnDeere 650 or w/diesel..
has a 2 cylinder yanmar diesel in it. going on CL as I cannot get it to budge. I soaked the cylinders best I could for 4-5 days now. (50/50 acetone & trans fluid) I loosened the rockers and I used...
View ArticleNo start when hot
I have a husqvarna pz6034 with a Kawasaki fx921 the mower starts one crank every time when cold. As soon as ran for a half hour or more and key is switched off the mower will not restart. Leave it sit...
View ArticleIdentify old SCAG
I have an old scag without an identification plate. It is a 36" belt driven walk behind with a Kawasaki FB460V-JS05 12.5 hp engine, a model 740 Peerless Tecumseh 36 spine transmission and a plastic...
View ArticleToro 52" Cutting Poor
I have a Toro Z Master Z149 52" Model 74173. Problem is it's leaving a LOT of the grass uncut after I go over it! I sharpened blades and tightened the belt and it's not doing much better. Any ideas?...
View ArticleKawasaki Fx691V govener shaft seal leaking
I have a Scag v ride with a Kawasaki fx691v. The govener shaft seal is leaking. Noticed it when I added some oil to it since it was a little low. The shaft has no up and down play but there is a little...
View ArticleLow compression on Kohler CV740
My first question: how do I tell if my CV740 has automatic compression release. I'm told the ACR can screw up compression readings. I tested my engine tonight and got 120psi on both cylinders. Engine...
View Articlestihl br550 backpack blower loss of power?
hi ive got to br550 blowers and there about 5yr old and just don't seem like they have the power they should have anyone rebuild one of these before? thanks in advance
View ArticleHustler SZ Wheel Motor 782383 vs 601220
So its time to replace a wheel motor on an older Super Z. After doing some research I found that Hustler was having trouble with the 782383 motors and around '07 upgraded to the 601220 motors. I've...
View ArticleHusqvarna 125l trimmer help
Just got a used husqvarna trimmer for nothing, thing idles sporadically, but runs great. By sporadically I mean some times you start it and it idles wide open, some times it idles perfectly and...
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