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[Colby2566]

Hello, I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping someone can help me with an issue. I have a Grasshopper mower Model 1822 with a B&S 18hp model 422437 Type 0678 01 Code 83112912 and only has 530 hrs on it and the engine is bad. I know the unit is really old and I've been told that I can't get a replacement engine for it. Is there a company that has this engine or what are my options. Other than the engine the rest of the mower is in great shape.

 

[Born2Mow]

I have a Grasshopper mower Model 1822 with a B&S 18hp... only has 530 hrs on it and the engine is bad.

You mean "bad" as in it's involved in under-age drinking, or "bad" as in it mugs little old ladies on the subway at night ?? Can you describe what this term means ? And how does the problem reveal itself ?

 

[Colby2566]

One of the connecter rods is broken. I was using it and the engine made a rattling noise and then the engine rev up and no response when I lowered the throttle. I checked the governor springs and linkage all looked good. So I took it to a repair shop and they told me the rod was probably broke and broke the governor inside the engine. Then they said there isn't a replacement engine for it and parts are obsolete since it's a 1983 engine. So I'm looking for some help or ideas on how to get my mower going again.

 

[cpurvis]

I'd get a second opinion.

 

[Colby2566]

Well he did pull the spark plugs while I was there and one cylinder didn't have compression, so I know something is broke inside engine.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Actually the diagnosis fits the symptoms quite well .
What we need to know is the actual engine numbers
Being in a hopper It is most likely a horizontal shaft engine and probably a flat twin but we really need to know more to go any further .

 

[Scrubcadet10]

easy check you can do...
remove the spark plug(s) insert a pencil or something of similar diameter into the bore rotate the engine... if one of the pistons doesn't move. most likely its a broken rod, that also took out the governor gear inside the engine.

 

[Colby2566]

 

[bertsmobile1]

Some one with dealer access to the Power Portal might do better but the civilian version recognizes the numbers then comes back with "no information available "

 

[fixit1ddh]

This will give You a place to start looking.

https://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/Repower-Old-Equipment/Grasshopper-1822-Category