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    kawasaki fh601v 19hp compression test

    When doing a compression test on a Kawasaki FH601V 19HP, what should the guage read if good compression? Have heard 56 psi and then heard 120 psi. Which is it?
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    Castor tires

    The leaks aren't at the bead at the wheel rim. The leaks are on the center of the tire that contacts the ground. the tire has a weld seam all around the outside of it. This weld seam holds the 2 tire halves together. The sealant fixed the leaks, but my concern is that since thee leaks were on...
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    Castor tires

    Bought after market wheel/tire assembly when my 2003 tiger cub wheels went bad. One castor tire went flat, found no nails, screws, thorns, etc. Filled wit tire inflator/sealer and noticed a 4" part of the center seam weld had 12 leaks all at the center seam. The sealer stopped all the leakage...
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    STC48A-19K sputtering issues.

    Removed right side tank, inspected fuel line and tank line outlet, all ok. Did find a 10" piece of garden hose in the tank. Can only guess that as the engine demanded more fuel under a load, the hose blocked fuel flow at the tank line outlet. How or why the hose was in the tank I'll never know...
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    STC48A-19K sputtering issues.

    Have a 2003 Tiger Cub STC48A-19K with FH601V Kawasaki engine. It has 1200 hours and has been a reliable mower. This fall while mulching leaves, have had sputtering issues under heavy leaf loads. This sputtering happened earlier this summer which was corrected by replacing the fuel filter...
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    resistance in blades/belt

    SCAG tiger cub, engine off, was turning blades by hand to inspect them. Should there be resistance from the blades/belt /clutch? Have 2 tiger cubs, 1 has moderate resistance and the other has very little yet both operate well.
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    Used Tiger cub, how much is it worth?

    I have a 2003 Scag tiger cub. STC48KA With a FH601V 19 hp engine. It has 1050 hours on it and runs well. Am currently using it, but have 2 of these models. Am thinking of selling one but don't know it's worth. Anybody out there know for sure?
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    Tiger cub delayed starting.

    I have a 2003 Tiger cub STC-48. It has the 19 hp FH601V Kawasaki and has been a very reliable machine. The past couple of days the starter or selanoid clicks when turning the key, but won't crank. After numerous tries it will crank and start with no other cranking delays for the day. The next...
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    Symptons of bad clutch bearings?

    Have a 2003 scag tiger cub making sounds near clutch. No issue with performance. What sounds/symptons will bad clutch bearings produce to let me know exactly what the problem is?
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    scag tiger cub electric clutch.

    My 2003 tiger cub clutch bearings are giving out after 850 hours. Don't know why they don't put grease fittings on them, knowing they will go bad. Is it difficult to replace this # 461661 electric clutch? I hear they tend to seize onto the motor shaft.
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    Tiger Cub Hydro fluid

    How much 20/50 hydro oil does the Tiger Cub need for a complete fluid change? I have looked in the owner's manual for spec's and capacities and it doesn't say.
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    replacing scag spindles

    Anyone have advise on replacing spindles on a scag tiger cub? Spindles have slight play or slop to them. I attempted to remove hub and key and pulley from spindle and they are froze on solid. Never got past removing the 2 hub bolts. Can't pry, would damage pulley. Is there some trick to this I'm...
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    Am new here

    Am new to this site...just here to say hello and check out info. on scag spindles.
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    Spindles on 48" tiger cub

    I have a 2003 scag tiger cub, 48" cut with 800+ hrs. Have recently noticed a chattering/clattering sound while deck is engaged. Cutting performance is great, have checked all deck components and all seems ok. What sounds are made by failing spindles?
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