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I realize this post is so old, the OP won't be helped, but I would try to weld the plastic float back together with an electric soldering gun or dedicated plastic welding kit like HF sells

Battery Tender is a brand of battery maintainer (smart charger). I too run my equipment dry of gas (which I will dose with Sta-Bil to keep diaphragms from sticking/hardening. Although I have bought fogging oil, I have only used it in chainsaws that wouldn't be used for years.

Which is why I put a few Tbls of STP or GM EOS (engine oil supplement) in whatever oil I use in air-cooled four-strokes. You will then have a ZDDP content suitable for solid lifters. No need to use the waaaaay overpriced manufacturers oils.

Although you have a Kaw, I had same problem on a Briggs. It was a broken head gasket, allowing oil to leak into combustion chamber from pushrod galley. I'd do a Youtube search for info on your engine as a start.

Check that spec again. I'm pretty sure it said 120 INCH/lbs. No torque wrench needed. Just gently snug it up and check for leaks. If not, you're good, if you do have leaks, a little bit more until leak stops. Good luck

I have very rough lawn to mow in my rural 5 acres, so my Craftsman rider's frame eventually cracked ahead of the rear wheels on the left side. I V'd the crack, MIG welded it and then MIG'd a reinforcement plate over that. Required taking off the entire seat/fender assy. If you don't have a...

If I'm correct, those are pipe threads in the oil pan. If there is enough "meat" in the casting, perhaps the correct tapered tap could be used to get more of the plugs threads involved. I'd use grease on the tap to catch swarf and maybe tip mower so tapped hole is lowest point and add some oil...