Recent content by MParr

Why not buy an automotive funnel with an included strainer? They sell them all day long at most auto parts stores, Walmart, Amazon, and etc.

Yep.

I’m saying replace the line from the tank to the carburetor and leave the filter off. Most push mowers don’t have fuel filters.

I think that’s what he’s talking about. He probably has the EZT transaxles.

Replace the line and leave the filter off.

Even a very slight rearward motion is fine. Like they are just barely trying to move. You want them to be equal.

The best way to do it is get the rear wheels off of the ground. Then play with. You will then be able to see exactly what’s going on. You want zero creep.

Nothing has fallen out next to the starter motor. The blower cover and shielding isn’t positioned correctly. Take the blower cover off and clean everything good. Check all of the wiring connections.Put the blower cover back on. Pay close attention to the tin shields on the side of the engine...

It darned sure looked out of whack from your photos.

Yeah, not good.

I hope it didn’t damage the fan blades.

If it’s too wet and the deck wheels are too low, the deck wheels can push the grass down and does not rebound before it can be cut. Mowing too low in wet conditions will slow the blade speed. When the engine is bogging down, everything powered by the engine slows too. Optimally, only 1/3 of the...

Yep, wet lawn, mowing too low and deck wheels set too low. Raise the deck wheels. Set the deck wheels according to the manual. You may have to experiment with those settings. Many times, you will have to be one notch higher than what’s called for in the manual. Raise the deck. Make sure the...

Does this help? https://www.weingartz.com/assembly-diagram/john-deere-parts-lookup/model-mower-deck-54c-2210-c-u-t-gauge-wheels/4275-760931-760933

Mower model number and serial number will be needed for an answer.

And, the deck not riding on the anti-scalp wheels.

Are you mowing in damp conditions? Are your deck wheels in contact with the ground? The deck should not be supported by the deck wheels. Do you have the correct blades? Is your deck leveled and pitched correctly? Check level and pitch as described in your manual.

Are these engines fuel injected?

Run it wide open for cooling. A special break in oil is not really necessary. Pick a good oil that is high in zinc and phosphorus. Mobil 1 15W50 synthetic, Motorcraft Super Duty 15W40, Rotella T5 15W40. Use a quality oil filter.

The Lawnboys were originally 2 cycle engines. Your 10330 originally had a 4.5 hp 4 cycle Tecumseh engine. The Briggs and Stratton engine is a 4 cycle engine. SAE 30 HD is the correct oil for both.

Fisher Barton is the OEM blade supplier for Gravely/Ariens. I haven’t seen any noticeable advantage in them compared to Rotary brand blades.

Look on both ends where the actuator mounts. If the screw is rotating, that means the motor is working. It could be broken where it mounts on either end or the female threads can be stripped. The part will cost around $175. You will need your model number and serial number. Enter them into the...

The deck is flat. Lay a framing square or tri-square up there and see if everything is perpendicular to the deck. I’ll bet something is bent.

Something definitely looks off.

Is everything square to the frame? It doesn’t look like it in one of those pictures.

That was the standard engine on the older John Deere D100.

What mower and engine do you have?

Those pesky Toro brake control modules.

I sharpen and balance my own blades. They blades should be balanced when you get them. I always check them when new. It’s easy to balance blades. Drive you a 16d nail in a tree until it just becomes stable. Hang the blade by the center hole. Whichever side is lower, take a little off of the...

There isn’t much difference. The wing may be a little longer on the Rotary blade. I’ve had good luck with Rotary brand mower blades. They have a much larger offering than Oregon. Stems is another company that produces quality mower blades. https://www.stens.com/search?keywords=115-2454-03

You will really like those Rotary brand blades. They will process the grass well. The Gator G3 blades will do okay but, you will have wait for your grass to dry before cutting. The least little bit of moisture in the grass and you will be leaving clumps and you may have to stop and clean the...

Yes, they will work. The blade dimensions are 18.75” x 2.5” with a 5/8” Center hole. The blades that you linked to will also fit a Bad Boy 54” mower. In fact, I would buy the heavy duty Bad Boy Gator blades from the local Bad Boy dealer. Here is the notched high lift Oregon blades for your...

Blades are one of those things that many people have different opinions on. Do you side discharge? Do you use a chute blocker? I had a Toro ZX5400 and used those same blades on the mower. They were just okay for side discharge. They weren’t anything special and tended to pack cut grass under the...

Echo SRM 225 or above models. Keep it greased. There is a small bolt in the head. The grease goes in there. Same thing with edgers. Now to fuel. Keep your fuel fresh. If you don’t use much, buy the canned stuff. At the end of the season, drain the fuel then crank and run till they shut down.

The manual calls for 15 psi in all tires. Try 12 psi. You can order a suspension seat kit that can help https://www.amazon.com/TRAC-SEATS-Suspension-Husqvarna-Shipping-Get/dp/B08JD2DD95

You didn’t tell us what particular Exmark that you own. Has the hydro fluid and filters ever been changed?

All that I see is 3 boxes with the number 3 next to it. The one I owned didn’t come with one.

Jack it up. Place jack stands for safety. Get under there with a putty knife and wire brush.Scrape and brush. Wear safety glasses. A water hose with a spray nozzle is also an option. Some people like to use pressure washers.

As long as the forks fit in your current frame barrels and bearings, have at it.

The Flex Forks are an accessory. The new Black Jack mowers don’t list the FlexForks as an accessory. The standard tire size for your Black Jack Flip Up is 9 x 3.5 - 4. You could save some money and replace the tires with standard 4 ply pneumatic tires. The 11” tire and wheel combo may not fit...

I’ve owned a couple of Toros with the Loncin engine. I never had any problems with the engines. The Toro MX5000 that I owned was a pretty flimsy piece. It’s the exactly the same mower as the Quest E 50” mower. Cheap safety switches and a poorly designed deck leveling components. Like I said, the...

Chinese engine for one. They are exactly the same as the Toro Timecutters sold at Tractor Supply and other big box stores. They are all pretty much lower end residential models.

Throw the Exmark out and flip a coin on the other two.

Sometimes it’s best to get from your dealer or an authorized supplier.

Looking at the parts lists and schematics, it’s just the nature of your mower. Just take the cover off and blow it out after each use.

Maybe this can explain it a little better. https://www.yardworkhq.com/bad-boy-mower-troubleshooting/ Once you get the lower bolts loose, you can manipulate the actuator or foot pedal without lifting the deck. This will confirm that the deck is indeed resting on the 2x4s. Now, torque down the...

Do exactly as is outlined in the operators manual. Don’t mess with the upper bolts. Loosen all four lower nuts and bolts (where the deck bolts to the hanger brackets). to do your adjustment. Once you have the deck adjustment dialed in, tighten all four lower nuts and bolts (where the deck mounts...

A Pro Turn ZX would be a better choice. They come with Kawasaki FX commercial engines. Even better would be the Pro Turn 100 series. Add a suspension seat. Stay away from any leftover or used mowers with a Yamaha engine.

One of the first things to do after a mower purchase is to level and pitch your mower deck. I have never bought a mower where the deck was set up correctly. Look on page 29 of the operators manual. The only bolts that you loosen and adjust are the bolts attaching the deck frame to the deck...

The bearings are indeed tapered roller bearings so, the spindles do need grease fittings.

Yep! Probably the wrong piece of equipment for the job. The mulching deck is 100% wrong for the job. A mulching deck cannot process that grass. Side discharge only and make the first cut at the highest deck setting. Cracked oil filter? Loss of oil? Not good.

Check for oil leak on the crankshaft output. 10W50 Kohler oil is an option.

Every 100 hours or annually. 10W30

Yep, there’s a good bit of zinc in it. However, the Valvoline VR-1 20W50 and the Motorcraft Super Duty 15W40 are also loaded with it. And, both are much cheaper than the Kohler oil. You having repair business only makes sense to use something like Mobil 1 15W50. It can be used in engines and...

The burning of fossil fuels will always result in some carbon residue. That’s just the way it is. If your spark plugs show carbon fouling, your engine could be running too rich. Adjustment of the carburetor can help with that. You can also go to a higher heat range spark plug.

At 56 hours, it should still be under warranty. I would have the dealer look at it. Most oils get pretty thin when hot, in air cooled engines. That Kohler 300 hour synthetic oil is pretty high dollar to be changing that often. It’s a 10W50 synthetic oil. May I suggest using Valvoline VR-1 20W50...

Like @Rivets said. When engaging the PTO, There seems to be more of a load put on the engine. Too much load will shut one down every time.

Don’t overfill your fuel tanks. There should be something in your operators manual about filling your tanks. The bottom of the filler neck is usually a little below the vent and fuel lines in the tank. Fill just to the bottom of the filler neck. Also, that filter is there to prevent dust, dirt...

@PTmowerMech Update please.

Three years. That means your probably just outside of your warranty.

Personally, I would purchase the earlier part numbers, if available. Or, contact a Walbro distributor, give them the numbers off of the carburetor and get a replacement.

Answer some questions. Is the mower still under warranty? 90 hours is pretty low to be messing with the machine.

Yeah, they keep updating the part numbers and the price. Has anything really changed other than the part number? I doubt it.

Going to the Kawasaki engine site and plugging in the FR691V-AS15, you get #15004–0985...

I imagine that you’re right. There’s no telling how many times Kawasaki has updated that part since the engine in question was built. The AS15 suffix denotes the Kawasaki FR691 Ariens Service number. There’s a good chance that calling a Walbro parts dealer and giving the numbers off of the...

https://npwparts.com/products/genuine-kawasaki-15004-0985-carburetor-fr691v-fs691v-replaces-15004-0829

Buy the Ariens/Gravely part and you will pay $250. https://saffordequipment.com/product/kawasaki-carburetor-assembly-oem-part-15004-0985/

Yep

Looks like you’re in business. ?

I saw that earlier but, I wasn’t sure. There should be a number on that carburetor somewhere. On the mounting flange?

I meant to say a Gravely part number for that engine. The Gravely part number for the engine is #08200717

Walbro LMF-26? I put in the numbers and it only gave me the engine number. We already knew that. Lists as part unavailable. Maybe this will help. https://www.mowersdirect.com/manuals/ariens-4495fb4cff0703992010f79df60b5720.pdf

Give us the model number and serial number and see if we can help you.

The Pro Turn Z has a Gravely branded Loncin 26.5 hp 746cc engine exclusively. There is nothing wrong with the Kohler engines. Do the scheduled maintenance and it should last a long time. Yamaha is done as far as mower engines. They may return at some point.