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[amowingfool]

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.

I am totally new to GH mowers having obtained my 1822 ONLY THIS MORNING. But since it is a horizontal shaft engine I see no reason a different horizontal engine could not be substituted. ( This is based only on first observation and zero experience with this mower ! ) It is just a thought.