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That is usually the way they sound before the rod breaks and ventilates the engine block. These Courage engines were a failure waiting...

A couple of pictures would be helpful. Lots of parts are no longer available for this engine through a couple of parts sources checked.

It's a Kohler Courage, junk it.

It's a grade of viscosity, thinner in winter as not to freeze.

Hello GMM, They quit making a repair connector with the diode on the red wire for this style stator a few years ago. I would not go...

1N5406, 600V, 3 AMP Briggs PN 391507 I have seen the 3 amp system work fine with a PTO on an Ariens Zoom 34 but upgrading by adding a...

The Kawasaki FH series engine puts it at about 20 years old, must be new old stock. Look on the silver sticker for date of manufacture...

Well, here is the update. I picked the mower up and it, of course, runs great with the replacement engine. The guy at the shop did say...

Has a Kawasaki FH engine on it, great engine. People say “my engine blew up” a lot. Often it is a broken connecting rod. When is the...

Hi Everyone, This is just a note for everyone regarding my experience. I wish I had more to share... I have a 2013 JD X360 that mainly...

It sounds like you may need a new alternator. Typically, a mower with an electric pro has a regulated alternator, which you may need to...

Of all the used mowers I have sold I have never had but one complaint. It was a Craftsman mower with a twin Kohler and the ignition...

Um, yes it will. While cranking, if the battery voltage drops to 10.5VDC or less, battery is toast. Or measured AT the starter while...

Clean the Carburetor

Well, there's a reason I said -light- coat