i have a 15(?) year old fastrak. it has always had a small oil leak as oil would get all over the outside of the engine and collect dirt and dust. it was never bad enough to even notice it on the dipstick. never had to add oil between changes. didnt smoke like it was burning oil. we used it at the end of last season and parked it in the shop as usual. was out in shop a few days later and huge puddle of oil on floor and none on dipstick. i am a maintenance mechanic but i dont have much experience with small engines. i figured it was probably a seal or gasket somewhere. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
My suggestion, as I’ve used this method hundreds of time tracing hydraulic leaks, when I can’t find the source. Get out your pressure washer and make that unit sparkling clean. No oil, no dirt, no residue., just like new. Completely dry the unit. Get yourself some very fine powder, like flour, foot powder, talc, etc. Run the unit for about 20 minutes to get everything hot. Park in a clean, dry, non windy area. Give any areas where you suspect the oil is leaking a good dusting of powder. Be generous. Let sit for at least 24 hours or until you see an oil leak. Because of the dusting you will now be able to trace the leak back to the source. After repairs are made you’ll need to give it a second washing.
No, no diagrams or pictures. Pretty much basic. Pull plastic off top of engine, pull flywheel, ignition coils for top seal.
Bottom seal, drop clutch and all pulleys to get to seals. If that clutch has never been off you will probably ruin the very
top pulley (for hydros). If not very mechanical you might want it done by the dealer. It was not easy and you need a few
tools,puller,etc.
Dale
sorry startrech, didnt have that info at the time i posted this.and i didnt figure i would have a PSYCHIC on here. the mower model # is 928275 and ser # is 08031360. engine is a 19 hp kawasaki. unfortunately the sticker with the info i need is illegible. but i did have enough foresight of thought that i wrote them down under the seat. FH580V 19.0 engine number is FH580VB78432 and code is FH580V-CS16-R
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Tnx for correcting my spelling. So it spelled Psychic.
BTW: It was smart to write down the engine info. I got several customers that have lost both mower and engine decals after I had logged them into my system before they were lost.
Air conditioner leak detection dye should be a good use here. It's made to go in lubricant oil. I am reminded of the rolling in flour and look for the wet spot ,looking for leaks. The dye is less messy.
Air conditioner leak detection dye should be a good use here. It's made to go in lubricant oil. I am remined of the rolling in flour and look for the wet spot,looking for leaks. The dye is less messy.
