Recent content by MParr

I know about what happened with Briggs and Stratton. I hope similar things don’t happen with Kohler.

I guess we will see a similar result as Briggs and Scrapum. I hope not.

https://www.kohlerenergy.com/kohler-energy-is-now-rehlko It reads like this will be the power generation division.

Make sure that you get all of the parts that you need. https://badboycountry.com/images/manuals/2022_manuals/BBM_Parts_Manual_ZT_Elite_2022.pdf

As many times as that bolt has worked out, it’s a good possibility that the washer was lost.

Rotary Copperhead #10667

Get a new 7/16-20x1.5” grade 8 bolt. You might need a 7/16-20 bottoming tap to chase the shaft threads. Torque new bolt to 52 ft.lb.

See 10-5 of the service manual.

Kawasaki says that you can run 20w50 oil Yes, not normal for 200 hours. “Bought new in 2015 and has less than 200 hours.” That’s a little over 22 hours a year on average. I wonder if it was broken in correctly? Has been operated at full throttle? It’s out of warranty.

Kawasaki says that you can run 20w50 oil in an engine that’s using oil. By all means check and adjust the valve lash. Make sure that the engine cooling fins are clean. https://www.kawasakipower.com/kengine/3-TechService/Home/Serviceman/99924-2093-06_FR_FS_FX651V_691V_730V_English_eBook_Rev.pdf

The pounding on the body is real. I cut three acres weekly and I feel it after I’m done. My home was built on what was once pasture or pecan orchard and it’s bumpy. My mower has a suspension seat.

Coils can also be a cause.

I would be checking to see if you are down one cylinder.

It looks like a tank gasket or pipe gasket.

My thoughts too.

With that in mind, I would recommend a zero turn with a rear discharge deck. Hustler Super Z 60 Rear Discharge Bad Boy Rogue 61 Rear Discharge Scag Cheetah II 61 Rear Discharge Kubota 60 Rear Discharge. This will probably be the most expensive. It comes with a water cooled Diesel engine. John...

Just exactly how much acreage do you plan on cutting with a zero turn? Your 60 horse power tractor is well suited for cutting large properties. A good finish mower will do an excellent job on grass. It won’t beat you to death. You will stay cleaner with the rear discharge.

Go to Parts Tree and input the model and serial number of your garden tractor.

I believe it’s a Kubota Diesel engine.

Part of the EVAP system. https://www.partstree.com/models/500s-5902053-ferris-500s-series-61-zero-turn-mower-25hp-briggs-stratton/evap-group-4/

The Bad Boy would be my pick. Why not a 60” deck?

Flip a coin. Champion likely makes the Kohler plug.

I wish that you would reconsider.

An expensive lesson learned. 😟 If the clowns at the John Deere dealership ever gets this straightened out, fire them and find a competent repair shop.

I think that you will be happy with the Grasshopper. I like the chain hung deck. Going by their website, it’s equipped with the Kohler Confidant ZT740. I have that engine on my Gravely and it’s been troubled free. Maintain the air filters as Kohler outlines in the engine manual. Get you some...