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I agree with tom3. Alloy deck, cast iron sleeve.

Buddy is too modest. He has fitted his Kawasaki engine with the best filtering system of all, a large pleated-paper air filter, complete with restriction indicator to show the operator how dirty the filter element has become. I would love to have this same system on my engine. But I don't, so...

Do you take raw food to a restaurant and ask them to cook it for you? If you are 'no mechanic' why did you buy the new PTO clutch? Part of the mechanic's income comes from the markup on parts. If you were to ask me to use the parts you brought in, I would figure the markup and add that to the...

Gotcha. Bert, please disregard my comment.

Have to disagree with this statement. Governors work to maintain an rpm, whether than means slowing down or speeding up.

The carburetors on small engines do not have anything like the accelerator pump found on carbureted auto engines. Theh purpose of that pump was to increase the mixture richness when the throttle is opened suddenly. When you engage the PTO, this places a load on the engine that the governor...

Can you point out the API Service Grade where this change occurred? The same thing happened to diesel motor oil when the API Service Grade went to CK-4; CK-4 oil has been found to not meet the specifications of previous Service Grade (CJ-4). Ford issued the following statement...

Because I have better tools for that job, including a strap wrench.

I would not use that kind of wrench to tighten a spin-on filter. Removal would be OK because you're done with that filter but I wouldn't use it on a new filter. Hand tight should be sufficient.

#1 This thread is almost nine years old and the OP stated that he has already received a message from Cub Cadet how to fix the problem. 2# The autogear Cub Cadets (2000 Series) are horizontal engine, shaft drive. There is no drive belt or pulleys.

Giving up on the oil so soon? It's only got 12 years on it...

What I'm trying to tell you is to use the dipstick to tell when the crankcase is full. 1. Drain the oil 2. Replace the oil filter 3. Fill the crankcase to the 'full' mark on the dipstick 4. Start the engine and run for a few minutes, check for leaks 5. Re-check the oil level; fill to...

Be careful. Diesels can, and will, run on crankcase oil and you have no control over the rpm generated. Lots of diesel engines have been destroyed by inhaling their own lube oil. Unless you are certain that the dipstick is the wrong one, I'd go by the dipstick, not a quantity specified in a...

The oil you're using is fine. All diesel oils are very high detergent, having TBN's of 15 or so. If there is gunk to clean out, they will do it; that's why they turn black so quickly. I would not put that transmission seal saver in the engine. Mow with it for 20-30 hours, changing the oil...

You've got to bleed the injectors, too.

Why did you decide to do this? What were you trying to accomplish? You didn't mention anything about bleeding the system after re-installing the injection pump.

For ease of use, get two--one with a flex hose and pistol grip; the other with the rigid tube and lever handle. Don't buy cheap grease, either, or you'll have oil leaking out of the grease guns. Mobil 1 synthetic grease doesn't leak but it costs about 4x as much as cheap grease. edit to add...

Unburned oil in the exhaust not uncommon for two cycle engines, especially if the fuel/oil mixture contains more oil than the manufacturer recommends.

I guess we were just lucky because we had one of those 'rare' failures but on a 10 hp Kohler. I didn't say the valve lash wasn't adjustable, just that it is a PITA compared to an OHV engine.

As shown in the manual Rivets cited, the compression release is part of the camshaft assembly. This is a flathead engine and valve lash is not something that is easily adjusted. It could be something as simple as a broken spring on the compression release, but you'll have to perform an autopsy...

I used the manufacturer's filter number to cross reference to a Wix. Then I ordered the Wix from Rock Auto. $31.16 for two Wix filters, delivered.

Compression release isn't working. 12 hp Kohler?

What are you going to do with the leaves if you collect them? I bagged the leaves from my daughter's normal, city-sized lot surrounded by mature trees. Every time I did, had a Ranger pickup load of leaves to dispose of. Luckily I had a friend with a big ditch on his property and he let me...

If you put a spacer equal in thickness as the blades and tighten the spindles, I don't see what it would hurt. I don't see the reason for running the spindles without blades, though. What are you trying to accomplish?

I was mowing every three days last summer. Ordinarily, I mow once a week. Last summer was not ordinary.

The crankcase probably already has a breather tube. Tap into it.

Mow more often.

Valve guides are susceptible to movement when the cylinder head gets too hot. Valve guides are steel and the cylinder head is aluminum and are assembled with a press fit. The hotter the head gets, the less gripping force there is between the two to hold the guide in place, as aluminum expands...

#Why do people put a #pound sign in front of #words, #phrases, #etc.?

Sorry but I don't have access to a 111. I am only speaking from my knowledge of gear transmissions on trucks and tractors that if two 'speeds' are selected at the same time, the transmission is locked up. Hopefully someone with specific knowledge of the 111 will chime in. It would be smart to...

Is the 111 a gear transmission? If so, check the shift linkage to make sure it isn't in two gears at once

$7.20 for the Wix 57035 at Rock Auto dot com

Sure, there is corporate greed but also what you're seeing is consumers acting in what they believe to be their own financial best interest. They run the gamut from those who'll spend $15k on a top-dollar JD or ZT to the Big Box Store customer. A lot of people can't afford to buy the best...

It's called 'capitalism.' Admittedly, it's the worst economic system out there--except for all the rest.

I've been using the NAPA 7035 on my FR730V. It's made by Wix; I think the Wix number is 57035. It has the bypass and anti-drainback.

Sounds like you have wheel problems, not tire problems. If the steel is still good, you could probably clean it up and run a weld bead all around the wheel. But it would probably be more cost effective to buy a new wheel.

Nothing regarding that state surprises me.

Lazarus thread. Prior to today, last post was 8/31/2011.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Since it's coming apart anyway, I'd measure the ring width during disassembly.

I've always engaged PTO implements at low engine rpm. Never could see a downside of doing it that way.

If you've identified those numbers as being the correct valves for you engine, I'd order them. Just to add suspenders to the belted trousers, ask about their return policy.

Sandblasting sand or bead blasting beads. Shake vigorously. Flush with alcohol.

When it's hot, does it put out any white smoke while cranking?

If it has valve stems, it is intended to be inflated. 10-15 psi is a ballpark figure for zero-turn mowers.

Have you switched to a different brand or viscosity of oil lately? If so, go back to what you were using. I had a C-50 Chevy truck that I bought used. The owner specifically told me to use "Conoco 30 weight oi"l but didn't explain why and I didn't ask. I disregarded his advice and switched...

Use what the cap tells you--20 weight motor oil with an API rating of SE or newer. SE is an old rating and unlikely you'll find any. This might make things clearer: https://www.api.org/products-and-services/engine-oil/eolcs-categories-and-classifications/oil-categories#tab-gasoline

I've got a Toro/Suzuki and it's 2 cycle. I didn't know Suzuki mad 4 cycle engines for Toro, either.

Does it have a compression release? My 20 y/o Husky 55 is about the same displacement and unless I remember to use the compression release, it can be pretty hard to pull.

If you look close, you'll see that the gasket on that housing failed. That's why the engine was apart--to replace that gasket. I didn't clean the inside because it didn't need cleaning. I do use "C" rated oils such as Rotella,