Thank you all for replies. Hood is most definitely made of plastic.
Quick update:
After a long day of cleaning and flushing out fuel tank and a carb. Installed new fuel lines and filter. Changed engine oil, ran until engine was hot and changed it again, trans fluid, etc...she barked super nice and moved (so, so) on her own!!! Transmission and all gears work OK. Clutch needs adjustment.
This a Kawasaki engine sure runs super smooth. Surprising PTO, starter, charging, voltage regulator, all electric works as it should. Deck needs a new idler and 4 anti-scalp wheels. Needs a set of tires and a new seat would be nice. I need to do some more work on steering. Both front wheel spindles were frozen solid inside the bushings. Had to heat it up good with a torch to break it lose and pull it out...took me two hours and it was hard work!
Sun was out and 40F today...it was a good day.:smile:
