Recent content by 2002sheds

Hi All, Thanks for the many replies. I was in a jam because our rainy season was just ending and lots of sunshine and somewhat cool weather was allowing the grass and weeds to grow quickly, so I found a compatible John Deere D110 riding mower minus the deck for sale and swapped the deck...

Hi Keith, Lefty, Thanks for the posts! No voltage drop at starter, and flywheel key appears to be intact. The valves are hydraulic on this model, so no a ability to adjust them. Thanks, David

Hi Skippy, All connections were cleaned, scraped and even sanded (where appropriate)… Thanks, David

Hi Senior, Battery was replaced, as described earlier in the thread. Thanks, David

Hi Tiger, Thanks! I didn’t know about that thread — I will check it out and then know if it is truly an ACR issue. Interestingly, my question about access to inspecting the camshaft was not addressed, but I have since purchased a used John Deere, so I will come back to this as time...

Hi All, Well, I received no more responses to my questions, and so I kept asking around and searching online until I found the answer myself. The camshaft on this motor is no longer available, but the spring can be removed and is available as a separate, $2 part. I am posting...

Hi Star, All, My questions about inspecting the camshaft without tearing the motor completely apart and whether or not the spring on the ACR can be repaired or replaced just became more urgent, as I have learned that I will not be able to replace the mower with a similar gas model due to...

Hello Star, Thanks again for your reply. Things are starting to make more sense (even if I don’t like some of the possibilities). I just confirmed that the mower I have is the dreaded CV491 spec 27509… is there a way to get a look at the camshaft to see if the ACR is broken...

Hello Star, Thanks again for your reply. Things are starting to make more sense (even if I don’t like some of the possibilities). UPDATE: I just checked the photo of the mower’s ID label, and indeed the one I have is the dreaded CV491-27509… is there a way to get a peek at...

Hi Star, Thanks very much for the reply. The engine is a 17.5hp Kohler Command, Model CV491S. I will research the valve clearances and whether this engine has an ACR and bring the results back to this forum later this afternoon, when the rain is supposed to end. Thanks, David

Hi Tiger, Thanks for the reply. I have replaced the carburetor once or twice in the last few years and replaced the battery, solenoid and starter this go around. I have not yet adjusted the valves (I hope to get to that later today when the rain stops), and I do have fresh fuel with no...

Hi All, I have a Scotts-branded 1742 riding mower made by John Deere. About 500 hours on the machine. Typically, it is difficult to get the mower started in the Spring after sitting all winter. A few times the issue was solved with a new carburetor, but this time it is a different...