Recent content by JD_Driver

Use a ratchet strap to install the spring. I’m doing this exact thing this week. Idler pulley bearing is shot

Keep in mind that ExMark states if you use oil other than their’s it cuts the hyd oil service life in half.

I be had on my ExMark since 2006. Zero leaks!

At this point, you’re doing your engine a disservice by not using synthetic oil. It’s a much better product than conventional oil. There is no downside other than cost.

It is often also helpful with things like this to try a different method. What seems to work well is to remove the fill cap take a flashlight and shine into the opening. The fluid level will show up darker on the outside of the reservoir tank.

I have to somewhat local locations where I can get ethanol free fuel. It is 91 octane. Machines seem to run better, but just a gut feeling

And yet another. Was chasing an odd sound, ended up being the PTO clutch. Replaced it, both bearings were in very poor condition. Engine side was dry and very rough. The aft bearing was dry & had some crumbles of what I think was lithium left from the grease. Engagement is rather smooth now at...

Age and hours have no relevance. A bad bearing can happen at 120 or 1200 hours. A new clutch fixed the noise. Bad engine side bearing. Dry and very rough. My thanks to those that replied here and provided positive input, and to those few who messaged me with the same. You guys are awesome...

I’m getting a metallic jingle type of sound it appears to be coming from the PTO clutch. Does this sound indicative of the bearing going bad? Sound is most notice when engine is at speed and pto is not energized. The plate seems to be vibrating quite a bit as well *****Decided to just order a...

I guess I never really checked in. Started out with a used high power Lazer Z. When we moved this house came with a John Deere D130. An OK mower, but for mowing 3 acres weekly. It was getting quite a bit of abuse. Fast forward a bit got into a seemingly well-kept 2006 Lazer Z with the 66 inch...

Got the lost spring replaced. She runs good. Head gaskets were certainly the issue

Just like any manual operated seat in the car the seat as an adjustment lever. It is rather simple to operate the lever and slide the seat forward.

Thanks for the sage advice

Ok…..so I think I’m set. I did a compression test and it was acceptable. After changing plugs, I noticed they carboned up very quickly. I also noticed a few videos about bad head gaskets, guys spoke of a puff, puff sound when the engine stopped. I decided to take the advice of a few here and...

The seals can be replaced with the head on, if you are knowledgeable and resourceful. Air pressure can hold valves on their seats. Will need to compress the valve springs and remove to replace the seals