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Honda HS55 Dies Under Snow Load

So I picked up a Honda HS55 for a good price the other day. The owner was older and stopped using it about 2+ years ago. He said it ran well before he put it away. He ran it dry and left untreated gas...

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Tires going flat

i had new tires put on my Exmark. The tech put silicone between the tire and rim because he notices a very small leak. The rims are probably a little beat up. The tires hold air but only for about a...

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Stihl BG55 Blower Problem!!!

I will truly be thankful if you guys could give me some input on this annoying issue that I'm having with my Stihl BG55: My BG55 cranks up just fine after a couple pulls with the choke on and will run...

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Fd590v Kawasaki engine?

Anyone run one of these? Good or bad? Found one really cheap, thought about flipping it or sticking it on a stander. Never seen a stander running a liquid cooled motor.

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hydro question dixie chopper silver eagle

Have a 08 silver eagle I changed hydro fluid and filter at 500 hrs..used recommended Lucas oil. It seems a little mushy in the leavers.. hard to keep straight. Was a little that way before.. but seems...

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Kubota ZG327 fuel system

I traded into this lightly used unit and it's a beast. Has 2 tanks but no switchover valve. I'd assume the tanks would drain equally but the left side is draining and right is still full. Will it...

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Permagreen centri generator

We need to replace a PG Centri's generator. PG doesn't carry them anymore and this one is unable to be fixed according to the electrical shops we've taken it to. We cannot read the numbers on the unit...

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Good Info about Oil.

Hey guys, (and Envy in particular) I found this website that give the straight skinny on oils how they are made and why one type is better than another. It also dissects oil filters and why we should...

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1998 Toro groundsmaster 3000d 4wd transaxle problem

I have a 1998 Toro groundsmaster 3000d 4wd which is driven by a Sauer Sundstrand m15-iht. Inside the iht is a differential with spider gears just automotive differentials. My problem is I cannot find...

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Kawasaki FB460V owners please read

I have a older JD walk behind that has the FB460V motor that has some issues I am hoping other owners can help me resolve. The thing is idling way high and out of control. I don't think it's the...

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zspray smokes at startup

its been an Intermittent problem the past year and a half... I go to start it, and a white plume of smoke out the muffler, then its fine.. Never had an issue on a lawn, so not seeing any smoke on......

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Question On Replacement Kawasaki Engine?

I have a older Scag Belt Driven 36inch Walk behind and i need to get a new replacement engine. The model engine i have is a FH451-VAS09. This engine is discontinued due to environmental issues. Does...

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Hustler Raptor blades will not disengage

I have a 2014 Hustler Raptor 52" with a Kawasaki 23 hp. I'm having a problem with my blades not disengaging when I push my button down. Sometimes they will disengage if I turn the mower completely off...

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kawasaki fx 801v fx850v throttle plate switch

I've read on here that you can switch the throttle plate on an 801 to the one on the 850 and gain a couple horsepower. has anyone done this? part number? tips?

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Will a new piston fix my Briggs smoking problem?

Curb picked up a John Deere JS46; its loaded. But it smokes. Tore it down. Head gasket good, valves tightly sealed. rod & bearings good. However, piston has light scoring but not the cylinder. I...

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Exmark phazer shut off while mowing

I was mowing yesterday and my mower just turned off i tried to restart and nothing no click or sound acted like it ran out of gas so i tried jumping the silenoid engine turned but would not turn on...

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Walker mtghs48 blade rotation problem?

Just picked up a well used Walker 48 cut project. Mower runs well, but noticed the cut is not Walker quality... With deck lifted, manually spinning the left blade they BOTH rotate right? I thought one...

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KOHLER opinions and complaints

I can get a Kubota Z725KH at a good deal, but it has a 25 HP Kohler on it. I have never run a Kohler and I have no experience with them whatsoever, but everyone tells me to pass just because of the...

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Holes in new kohler shortblock not tapped !#%&*&*%

So I'm assembling my new short block. I have the heads bolted on and the valvetrain installed. I go to bolt the breather cover on and find out the 4 holes aren't tapped with threads....they are just...

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Kohler engine puzzler

Puzzler for you. Where does this part go on a Kohler a Kohler command twin engine?

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