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How many hours on meter? Possibly the valves need to be checked and set.

Cross the starter solenoid with a screwdriver and key is on and see if it starts.

The pinion gear can possibly be found on EBay used, if no longer available.

When you are running the engine at wide open throttle you are charging the engine from 13.5 to 14.5 volts. Therefore you are literally trickle charging the battery for only 30 minutes. In reality the battery will often trickle charge for several hours. So starting your engine throughout the...

Carefully tap valve cover with small hammer to straighten it. Use a feeler gauge on glass surface to determine how straight it is. Use a gasket plus sealer to seal it if needed.

They needed a winch to effectively pull it out from being stuck. Check out “Just Rolled In” on YouTube for stupid car repairs and problems customers have when bringing in their vehicles to shops. It is crazy how bad the condition of some cars on our roads.

Remove engine shroud and cylinder head tins and visually inspect engine and cooling fins for dirt, grass, and debris. Use a screwdriver, wire brush and air compressor air gun to remove debris as needed. Supposed to be checked annually, although many are seldom or never checked and cleaned. I...

Most PTO clutches should be between 2-4 ohms when checking with a multimeter. Could be wires that are worn and shorting out to ground. Check wiring and repair wiring or replace PTO clutch. What is age of Scag and hour meter reading?

Replace tap button, use correct size line, .080” or .095”, take your time winding the line on correctly, try not to tap the trimmer head on concrete too much, and make sure the line is not too old. You can revive old trimmer line by placing it hot water and then installing.

What is age of mower? Hours meter? Blown head gasket is a possibility. At idle, quickly accelerate to full throttle and watch for a puff of smoke, do the same from full throttle down to idle. Do this once engine is warmed up. Also, after running and warm, remove dipstick and watch for smoke...

Pilot jet possibly blocked in carburetor. How many hours on it? Have valves ever been adjusted?

I learn everyday. I choose not to work on battery equipment. The customer decided to buy a cheaper off brand piece of equipment (Troy Bilt, Craftsman, Ryobi, Poulan, etc.). Now when it comes to repair, they will have to find a shop(good luck), fix it themselves (good luck), or throw it away and...

A sheared flywheel key is not a common problem at all. Be sure you have the flywheel torqued too correct specifications.

I love two strokes and work on them all the time. I DO NOT nor will I work on any battery powered outdoor power equipment by choice. Has nothing to do with Ryobi (which I find subpar anyway). It is my way of not agreeing with nor supporting battery equipment.

If the parts to mower are all there, and it is in relatively good shape, then fixing any Briggs and Stratton engine and getting it starting and running should be worth the effort. You could even sell them once ready to go.

Good thing you know how to work on this mower. Most shops will not work on a Ryobi battery powered tool or up to a mower. I will not work on gas Ryobi handheld equipment or battery anything.

Start mower and let warm up briefly. Spray water on each exhaust pipe and watch how it vaporizes. Pull the valve cover(s) accordingly and inspect. Something going on with the valves most likely.

To perform a thorough purge for hydros: Jack up mower and put on jack stands. Release bypass and push steering arms forward and backward 5 times each at low throttle, then repeat at mid throttle and again at wide open throttle. Now close bypass bolts or levers and repeat same procedure. Watch...

Chances are good you installed the incorrect size (length).

Why did he get 3 quotes and you end up doing the repair? How many hours on mower? You are purging it correctly. Does wheel motor that is not working or hydraulic lines have any damage or leaks. Do you think it is possible that someone has been working on it previously recently since pto...

The RIO (reverse implement operation) switch is intermittently not working even though tested with multimeter. If it is stuck in position that allows you to reverse with blades on, then the mower won’t start. In this case, option other than replacing switch and installing jumper would be to...

OEM belts last for years if everything is correct. To really check thoroughly, you need to release belt tension and check each pulley, also check to be sure it has good belt tension. Is this an OEM John Deere belt?

John Deere is very secretive of information online. You are pretty much going to have to rely on your own ability and skill for repair. It may be worth a couple of calls to local John Deere dealers to see if they would be willing to offer free advice.

On something this critical, there should be a check system in place. First mechanic torques the wheel down, second mechanic double checks the wheel for correct torque, all procedures are noted in a log book.

The Tuff Torq T40 transaxle is specifically designed for John Deere. Probably another “special “ proprietary set up that John Deere is known for so you need to spend more money. The T40 has very close specifications to the K46, however, it is slightly even less well built. I replaced one on a...

Anyone who knows how to properly lap and set valve clearance , should know you must thoroughly clean all the lapping compound after. It doesn’t get any more basic.

Check the anti-afterfire solenoid on carburetor. Turn the ignition key one click and listen and put your fingers on it to be sure it is clicking.

This happens with time and age. It is a simple mechanical float mechanism inside the tank. Problem is to repair it would require time and work and most likely not worth it.

Using a multimeter and a visual check of wiring, try to track down damaged wiring. Disable the anti-afterfire solenoid if needed. That stupid thing has to be working correctly or it will never run.

As long as you have good compression, it is repairable. The cheapest push mower at Walmart is $255.00 plus tax. Use the 50% of original cost of equipment as a guide to how much to spend for repair. Do it yourself will be very affordable. A shop repairing it will most likely be better than...

Some more reasons to buy a new tool instead of “exchanging it.” Usually by the tool breaks you have used it many times, it has not only paid for itself, it has made you money. You feel so good about the tool that you gladly buy another one. You have integrity and live by doing the right...

I agree with Bertrrr on this one. Do you have a double barrel Nikki carburetor on this engine? Has two different fuel circuits for each cylinder. I have had more than one that would only run on one cylinder as a result. Check the carburetor and make sure you have good strong fuel flow to the...

Please look up FR series on several different sites if you don’t believe me. States it is for residential applications. The FX series is the true commercial engine. For the record, I always acknowledge when I am wrong, apologize and move on. I am not here to get into a pissing contest with...

Didn’t read all sixty something posts. My take is that if you break a tool, whatever the brand, after years of use and take it back for a new one, you are cheap, probably abused the tool, and are taking advantage of the situation. Suck it up and buy another tool.

The Kawasaki FR series is residential not commercial grade engine. Using 10W-30 vs 10W-40 depends upon operating temperatures. Please do some research. Manual will tell you 200 hours on filter and 100 hours on oil in between changes. Many people, including me, cut that down to 50 hours change...

Hlw49- You and I both contributed. In fact, there are a select few members who try and actually do help people with questions and concerns, on an ongoing and consistent basis.

A ten percent differential between cylinders is what you are looking for as acceptable. I would check the valve clearance as a first step. Could be worn rings, partially blown head gasket, etc.

I used to mow commercially for ten years. You have to always strap the mowers down, every time. It is a pain, but cheap insurance. What if you have a bad accident and everything goes flying off of the trailer?

Don’t give up, and try not to get offended. Everyone has different styles and approaches. When you say you “rejetted” the original carburetor, does that mean you changed jets or physically made the hole bigger?

You need the model number of the engine, not the model number of the mower. If it is a Briggs and Stratton it will be six digits long.

Weld it up. I have done this successfully on more than one mower with stripped drive pulley on shaft.

You have to sort through some bad information on YouTube to get to the good. Unfortunately for people that don’t know better, it is a problem.

I cannot imagine a new Honda engine with comparable horsepower, would be “much cheaper”, than a partial top end engine rebuild.

I have seen two different riding mower engines destroyed last year due to the oil filter being too loose. Of course the filters require an oil filter wrench to remove, that’s what you want! Not being able to spin it easily with your left hand only-oil leaked out and broken connecting rod.

. I always hand tighten oil filters with both hands and a grunt. Never had a come back or complaint for a loose oil filter. Fill with oil, put oil on gasket, and firmly install oil filter. Easy but very important. I also see loose oil filters from customers when servicing equipment.

So any update of how the mower is running?

What is a poj? Why are you posting this situation, was there a question? Why would you spend $2000 on parts and labor on a 10 year old Kawasaki FX series engine, when you can buy a new one for another grand?

Wiring, exhaust fitting, engine mounting bolt pattern, crankshaft length and diameter. Really study it before you start with this swap. What is the issue(s) with the Kawasaki?

When moving forward or reverse, you should have the engine running at wide open throttle to have the hydraulics operating correctly. Idling isn’t going to hurt anything, but moving mower around at lower engine speeds is not the way to do it. Engines are made to run, not be babied.

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