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Yes electric vehicles have been with us for a very long time. Not sure I agree with "...people preferred combustion engine vehicles more" There has always been a large section of the community who are only intersted in the vehicles ability to carry them from A-B - What motivates it is of no...

Start by checking your tyre pressures - The first "spring" in a wheeled vehicle/equipment, is the tyre wall flexing. Too much pressure and you reduce that flex. As a start point go with the mowers recommended minimum tyre pressure & adjust, if required, from there. :devilish:

As I understand the problem with ethanol , its not the engine as such , its all the other fuel related bits. Such as non ethanol compatible fuel delivery systems, "O" rings, diaphragms. etc With no evidence to support my position, I think the use of ethanol, as a method of redusing dependence...

Khola, Australia think the ECU is off a CV 745 (to be conformed). If correct, this is then is a 25 or 27 hp engine. Am I doing better than the Forum experts???? :cool: :devilish:

Found ECU details: Bosh: PN. FOOHMOOO10 Kohler: PN. 24 58 4 29 Serial Number: 5015298 :devilish:

Fair enough. I am not a big fan of my next suggestion, as it has negative implications; You could try additional weights/ballast or even water in the tyres (best with tubes). Added weight will increase traction but also increase fuel consumption, wear on transmission and reduce the...

Why are you cutting wet grass? Not good for the mower, ground compaction, your safety. :devilish:

Are there no external features, which distinguish one fuel injected Kohler V -Twin from another? I have read that the Bosh injectors have the part numbers etched into their side. If this is correct I may be able to find the PN. If so, did diffrent engine HP's have diffrent injectors? Do the...

Thanks Slomo, All done - confirmed starter solenoid RS. New Starter/Solenoid assembly ordered. Dont know where "DB Electric" is located - I am in NSW, Australia "Fuel injectors are blue. Wondering if this may give a clue as to the hp???" The above was the main question - still just guessing...

Someone out there have answers for me?? :devilish:

It depends on how much of a gambler you are. I weight up (as best I can) the pro's/cons's of the purchase; You can take a greater risk if its your own machine, compared with a paying customers. Part failure - could this cause damage/increased cost? Do you have access to an alternative machine...

Progress of a sought - With all fuses, key, deck clutch & relays disconnected, I have a slight electrical short - suggestions welcome. Could do with the wiring diagram, as much of the electrical system relates to the fuel injection system, so diffrent to my carburettor Kwaka, that I have the...

Dont know your mower but if its a; Manual gearbox your drive belt may be slipping. Warn belt, loose idler, engagement system warn/loose Hydrostatic - as above, idler pulley loose/broken spring and/or the transaxle may need a refurbishment. :devilish:

Almost any device/system that separates material can be described as a filter. Just because one is course and another fine, does not change this. Some gauze filters (screens) will separate down to 50 micron or better. Not all "paper" /media style will go this low, many will go lower . The...

In some applicators the advice is to replace "rubber" hoses at 5 year intervals. In my view this is a little over the top UNLESS SAFETY PART OF THE CONSIDERATION, then go 5 years Max. Silicon hoses will usually outlast "rubber" but cost a lot more. Rubber hoses, in non safety situations (ie...

Go automatic - get a grazing animal or two. Save a heap on fuel. Goats are probably the easiest to care for BUT you will need very good fences . Other options might be sheep and alpacas - they need annual shearing. Cattle require large animal handling skills & good yards (even the mini ones)...

I don't understand why people can't do the basic maintenance - its not hard. My existing Hustler Super Z 60"deck, has done many many hours, to the point of being on its second engine. The one one I have been gifted, is youngr, probably cost $18-25K (AU) when new. The engine oil is just showing...

Use a dip stick. :devilish:

True! However, as a general rule, a non oil filter engine should have more frequent oil changes. :devilish:

" The manual says to remove the filter and foam pre-filter every 25 hours. Clean the filter box. Wash and re-oil the foam pre-filter and reinstall. Replace the filter and pre-filter every 100 hours. The foam pre-filter catches the majority of dust, dirt, and chaff. I find that the filter is...

Where is your compassion?? - Most can be brought back to serve many more years. If its a customers mower, cost benefit($$$$) must be taken into consideration & customer advised accordingly. Case in point - Just been gifted a Hustler Super Z 60" deck, in very poor condition. Built like a tank...

Hi StarTech, Can't find any ID on frame or engine. Engine definitely a Kohler fuel injection model. Just wondering if there are any particular features that may ID the engine without pulling it down? :devilish:

Sorry, I cant help with the part number. When I am after a particular "O" ring size, shape, & material and I don't have the details, I take the old "O" ring (& sometimes the fitting) to my local specialist bearing/seal supplier. They can usually assist. :devilish:

In general I agree with your statement - Oil Temperature I was trained to encourage crankcase oil to reach at least 100 C at least once in an operating day. This is to drive off volatile contaminates such as water, fuel & byproducts of combustion, all of which can reduce the efficacy of the oil...

Correction LyCons & VW's all have oil filters. Back in the day they were cleanable gauze. There are those that will argue that a filter and gauze screen are not the same. I beg to differ. A screen & filter do the same job, that is remove particles from the liquid (oil/fuel/water/air) via a...

Thanks Star Tech, I will know for sure when I clean it but at this stage there is no SN tab, in the position that I would expect ie the same as my current Hustler. The frame/ mower deck appear to be almost identical to my Hustler, for which I have all the manuals - so no problems there. The...

The reason I am hoping for some clues, as to the serial number & engine type (particularly the latter) is that there are no identifying labels on the mower.or engine, that I can see at this stage. It would be a great help if you can identify the engine (from the photo above). The rest of the...

Not sure how photos will help you - I already have a very similar machine (it has a SN) & a Kawasaki carburetor engine The new/old one looks a bit like this;

I have just been given a Hustler Super Z, with 60" cutter deck, in very poor condition (grow spuds on it). Can't find any model identification/serial number (may be when its had a good clean the SN may pop out). Hour meter hard to read but may have 1170.85 hrs on it - so no baby. The engine...

Yeh! but how hot - 45C? :devilish:

Its not just the shaft diameter & length, it's also where the shaft end up in relation to the pulley system the engine drives. You may be able to download the design/shape and measurements of the proposed Kwaka(s) or B&S upgrade, and use that to work out if the engine(s) will : Fit in the...

Just trying to think through this statement; Ambient is air temperature An aircooled engine may be slightly impacted by direct sunlight however its cooling system is responding to local air temperatures. Localised air temperature will be effected by a range of factors eg proximity to; Heat...

Some small engine Oil Recommendation Charts; B&S Kawasaki Honda

You jest. Oil foaming is usually associated with the incorrect oil in a hydraulic system, not with engine crankcase oil. Further - Just because it's a mono grade oil, does not mean that it has not been formulated to do the job ( ie contains anti foaming agents). There is little doubt that a...

Some small engine Oil Recommendation Charts; B&SKawaski Honda

No offence mate but this is BS - most oils can operate without a problem to 139 C. ALL oils should reach at least 100 C once, in an operating day, to drive off volatile fractions (water/fuel residue/etc). A good general operating temperature is anywhere from about 90 C -110 C Air-cooled...

StarTech "One reason for multi grades is that they are detergent oil where most straight 30 are non detergent." These days, you would be very hard put to find any engine oil, that does not containe detergent . What you have stated, is a throw back to my youth, when petrol engine oils...

Interesting - Why? A statement like yours should be qualified ie reasons given. :devilish:

True my friend - Everyone has moved to the far more expensive synthetic oils - Why? If a straight 30 did the job effectively for 70 years + what improvement does a synthetic multi grade bring to the engine? I can see there is a benefit, in multigrades, for those living in cold climates (snow...

No science, just history from me - Single 30 grade/weight oil was the universally recommended oil for small motors for all but the last 10 years or so. Never had a problem with it. In fact multigrades were considered to be "to good" in that it was thought they might polish the cylinder bore...

Interesting - My service instructions council that the use of synthetic oils will increase oil consumption. I have always used single weight (30) mineral oils (getting harder to find & more expensive) and so far do not need to top up between oil changes. :devilish:

Adding water ballast (into tyres/tubes) is not the way to go. It will increase the load on your transmission excelerting wear. Will cost you more in fuel consumption. Will degrade ride comfort by redusing the ability of the tyre wall to flex. Is unlikly to significantly improve stability on...

Flock of sheep & the fencing to keep them contained. Goats require a little less care but harder to containe. Alpacas are very decorative but require as much care as sheep. Minimal fuel consumption. Good eating. Whats not to like? :devilish:

Unless you realy know what you are doing, understand the limitations of your machine (including is it fitted with ROPS) do not risk cross slope mowing or steep up slopes. Ride on mowers can kill or severely injure you - why take the risk. There are only a very few ride on mowers, that are...

Did anyone consider the battery may be a dud - not deliverer sufficient amps to crank the engine OR a posative/ negative lead my be loose/not making a good contact? :devilish:

You can also "pack" the spring with silicon sealant. Any cheap sealant will do the job. Doesn't have to be the whole spring just a good thick strip down one side will work. :devilish:

Have you checked the position of the forward/reverse lever on the transaxle? Dont know your mower however the lever can be adjusted on my mowers, so that the transaxle works correctly in Forward Neutral Revers ie the foot peddle action/movement delivers the expected response from the...

I don't know your engine/carburettor Sounds like the engine is running rich, when you attach the airbox . I think you may have hit the nail on the head - "the other hole was being blocked for the 4 screw carb!" You may be inadvertently restricting airflow/atmospheric pressure to the carby...

This may help narrow down the problem: https://encoreequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Encore-Electrical-Manual.pdf :devilish:

Inflation to recommended tire pressures, delivers a correctly aligned chassis, which will results in a level cutter deck (assuming correctly adjusted). Ride on mower tires are notorious for loosing pressure. If a nice even cut is important to you, CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURES BEFORE STARTING WORK...