Recent content by hlw49

built 04/24/02

That would be the single cylinder this one is a twin. Twin seems to be a good engine loud but good.

Sea Foam works well for water in the fuel system. When I get one in with water in it I siphon the water out if I can or drain it out. I then replace the fuel filter and spray Sea Foam deep creep into the filter before I reconnect the fuel line and never have to clean the water out of the carb...

Check to see if the brake switches are being activated when you fold the handles out. We sell Big Dog built by Excel as well and I see this problem quite often.

Take the dipstick out and take a cigarette lighter to if spits, sputters and pops it is water. If it burns it has gas in the oil if it does nothing it is oil.

No not break in oil. It is water from condensation from starting the mowers running them in and out and not getting them hot enough to evaporate the moisture. If you run an engine and for short periods of of time and shut it off it will create moisture and turn the oil milky and over fill the...

It could be Spartan buys the engines like Deere with no warranty thus the reason nothing can be found in the Kawasaki parts lookup

I agree on the valve problem could be a worn out cam any way the thing looks to be blowing back out the carb. You know if you have the equipment you could do a cylinder leak down test and if it is a valve problem it will tell you. But not if the exhaust valve is staying close and blowing...

Do you own a test light and a VOA meter is you do you can test the switch an each position as to what they do. Key off probe the wire for continuity to ground this would be the ignition kill circuit. Turn to run position and probe with test light that would be fuel solenoid and charge wire if...

Leak down test is the best test you can do to diagnose the engine you can hear where the leak is, You will always get a leaking sound in the crankcase as you cannot seal the cylinder with rings. You can hear leaking valves and head gasket. I love leak down testers a service techs best friend...

The problem you could run into is the fuel solenoid wire. If you look at the Kohler engine harness you will notice a blue/red wire together the reason for this is that on the Kohler engine harness is that on some mowers the switch will drop the circuit that feeds the fuel shut off solenoid out...

What do you mean didn't torque them enough. Did you not use a torque wrench and torque them to factory specs?

Take it in get it fixed it is a good quality mower. They do care could have said it is out of warranty and not done anything. They did extended the warranty to cover the cost of the parts.

Did you fix the problem. Is it still under warranty if so take it back to the dealer.

Oh yes and be sure to drain some of the fuel out of the tank and don't over fill it again.

Or post the model no. and we can look it up for you. Probably 71445 as that seems to fit most all them. https://www.hydropumps.parts/Hydro-Gear-71445/

Get the model no. off the hydro and go to a hydro gear dealer and he can order it for you. When you put it back on torque the axle nut to 240 to 260 ft. lbs. lugs nut to 80 ft. lbs.

What Ant b said they make a kit to replace all the hanger brackets that are much heavier than the original. Just did one last week. Take it back to the dealer. Make sure he checks the battery box as well as it can break as well and the hydro fans. It will be covered under warranty. May have to...

Did you just fill it up with gas? If it has a roll over valve and you fill it too full of fuel it will go through the vent hose that goes directly into the air intake. If there is a small hose that connects to the elbow just below the air filter disconnect it and see if it has gas in it. You can...

Check the brake switch and or wiring at the brake switch

How old is the mower did it do it since it was new?

Could be you are unconsciously stopping the wheel on a left turn try doing a three point turn and see if this cures your problem

Do they have a high lift blade option and hate to ask but are the blades on right?

Most people that run any kind of mower down is because they bought a consumer mower and try to use it as a commercial mower.

71 years young working on mowers daily and have been for the last 45 years I love my job. We are part of a hardware store and have been save many a head ache by going next door and getting the hardware I need. Too bad we are a dying breed not too many young guys want to get their hand dirty...

Retail through D/C $2551.15

Never seen the Cat powered seen a few of the Yanmar powered ones. They seen to pretty much bullet proof.

What model spec. and serial no. 30 hp engine. That engine has to be a replacement engine those year models never came with a 30 hp Kohler some came with 30 hp Generac but they did no have the low oil no start sensor. D/C has a consumer site https://www.dixiechopper.com it has parts manuals for...

Did you guys by chance check the in put shaft and the shaft in the T-Box to see if they were stripped. A sudden stop like that usually indicates the shaft or T-Box is stripped especially if the T-Box has been run dry. https://www.jthomasparts.com/parts has wheel motors for less than $800.00

Did you turn the PTO switch off when you cut it off and forget to turn it off to start it back?

Did you guys hear what happened to Betty Crocker. She went Stir crazy. LOL

What we sell for them is the Interstate SP35. If you want a higher cranking amp go up to the SP40. But the SP35 works just fine

What model of D/C's are they that have not start low oil sensors, new to me been working on them for 13 years yet to see one

No place for the seat switch

https://www.dixiechopperpartsdistributors.com/ not sure how they are but this is the website. Never bought from the since we are D/C dealer. Sounds like a lot of money to fix if you put it back original. Good luck.

Take the hose off heat it with a blow dryer and it will come off easier. Then screw the brass fitting out of the 90 degree fitting. Take the bolt out behind the fitting then you can screw the 90 degree fitting out. The bottom and top bolt has a square washer part no. W-138 next to the bolt...

One on ebay for $699.99 KPL-10AR 168P3129021

The price of the tires and wheels through Chopper would run you over $500.00.

Well I was mistaken on the spacer plate that was for the older Classic models. Have a Magnum in with the 23x10.5-12 and it does not have the spacer plates.

Almost all the mower manufactures are going to the one piece EZT units. Cheaper to manufacture less parts to keep up. They seem to hold up as well. Easier to service. Not sure of the price difference would have to research that one. Big Dog is built by Excel who also makes the Hustler mowers...

My old girl came out with 22x11-8's on it. Put the 23x10.5-12's on her and much better. You are only going up 1 inch in hight so adjusting the deck will not be an issue. They make a spacer plate you would need to get so the wheel will have the plate to tighten up against. Don't remember the part...

The spindles on the SE is one length all are short. I know the center one has two pulleys but if you will look at the IPL the other two have spacers to take up the extra room the pulley on the center one takes. Work on these things daily just changed a couple out over the last two weeks. Just...

yes unless you want to try and match the bearings somehow. We never tried to service these spindles since you would have to replace them sooner or later.

You can put the 23x10.50-12 like comes on the Magnum on did it for a customer and said it was much better handling. You will have to readjust the deck to compensate for the taller tire

The first models of the LT series of the Silver Eagles had that type of spindle. They did away with it years ago and went to the ball bearing design you are seeing in the IPL. They no loner support that spindle with parts. You can still get the ball bearing type spindle parts. The latest spindle...

Bought an X1901 2000 model for a customer that had it and the top main bearing in the FH Kawa went out. Bought it for $300.00 and took the CV20 Kohler off my old sears lawn tractor. Sweet little machine only draw is can be a little jumpy on rough terrain. Just can't wear these things out. Have...

Most all of them sound like that never seen one blow up though. Have heard that it could be carbon build up on top of piston but you cleaned up good when you built it so probably not that. I would run it and not worry about it if it is too bad you could buy some ear muffs. LOL

Also check to see if you might have inadvertently unplugged the exciter wire on the starter.

Not enough info what model D/C do you have sounds like a Classic since you had to take the clutch wire off to replace the belt. Could be a switch they are 5 amp switches but rare to blow. PTO switch as the start circuit goes through it. Check to see if ignition and PTO switches are plugged in...

Does not have a low oil sensor that would stop the engine from starting when low on oil. It's like saying I have a car that won't start and not knowing what kind of car you have. They have different engines and different wiring systems. In other words if you are asking why your D/C mower won't...

You would have to put a bushing on the crank shaft to go from the 1 inch crank on that engine up to and 1 1/8 on the chopper you my also have to put a spacer under the engine pulley to take up the extra length. You would also have to figure out a way to mount your oil coolers on the mower. You...

Check your hydro mounting brackets front and rear they have a tendency to break over rough terrain if they break it can lock your brake and not let the unit move.

Did you get it fixed? If not take it back to the dealer it should still be under warranty. I take it this unit has a key pad instead of a key switch.

A 100172 idler arm kit will cure your problem. It is a kit that bolts to the back cross member and the arm sticks under the clutch and over the front cross member and has a support bracket for the idler arm to rest on that bolts on where the old idler arm was bolted. Idler arm slides to the...

D/C uses Lucas 15w40 in their units with pumps and wheel motors. It is a very slick oil high in zinc. They came out with their own Speed Eagle oil a few years ago which was Lucas branded Speed Eagle oil. I have seen people use other oils but in some applications the steering levers do not work...

Wait about a minute before you hook it back up sorry about that.

Try unhooking the negative battery cable wait about a minute and see what it does. Also loosen the negative battery cable where it hooks to the starter and clean the ground and tighten back. Look at the clutch wires and make sure they have not been cut where they come out of the clutch and...

D/C has changed their spindle to non serviceable ones. I know in the parts break down it shows a long and a short the Silver does not take a long spindle shaft they are all short. new part no. 302585 $143.23 throught D/C

That spindle has tapered Temkin bearings and the plate you are looking at is threaded onto the shaft if memory serve me right there is a set screw in the plate. D/C does not supply parts for these spindles so you would have to replace the spindle

OMG never use ether to start a small engine instead get a can of gum out carb cleaner if works great and will not burst the head.