JD mower w/Kawasaki motor

[hpmaint]

engine stopped with tapping sound. Removed cover at valve rocker arms to discover one of the lifter rads was loose. I was able to remove easily, so whatever it was connected to inside of the engine must have failed. Is this engine "toast"?

 

[Rivets]

It may or may not be toast. The tapping sound you heard could have been the push rod coming loose. If you post your engine model numbers, I will try to find you a service manual, so you can reset the valves and see what happens.

 

[hpmaint]

Thanks for your help. The push rod is completely disconnected and laying on my bench. Not sure how it attaches internally. Engine info: cod: FC150VJ800 E/NO: FC150VL23487

 

[Rivets]

Here is a service manual for your engine. This should help you understand what is going on in your unit.

http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Kaw...als/FC150V-KAWASAKI-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL.pdf

 

[wjjones]

If its liquid cooled it seems I remember someone saying they had a few issues with the cams in the liquid cooled Kawis?? I might be thinking of a different mower though.