kawasaki fc150v leaking oil

[gentlejax]

I just acquired a John Deere with the kawasaki 4.5hp engine. it runs and I like it but it is leaking pretty badly. havnt located leak but I was told it was bottom seal. not knowing jack about small engines that meant nothing to me.

now I am wondering if its worth the work for me to begin tearing it down to fix. I already had to remove the carb cause mower wasnt getting fuel and would die. I fixed that issue...well kinda of...mower now starts but the bowl is leaking fuel bad so I need to fix that. I know new carb is $100


do they make carb kits for these motors ?

 

[mechanic mark]

"K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts" click on your model number & download at bottom left of screen.

 

[gentlejax]

as far as I can tell its leaking behind the muffler in the head area

 

[redmondjp]

Let us know what you find. I have several of these engines and it is my favorite mower engine of all time (albeit a bit on the heavy side), and well-worth fixing IMO. None of mine have any oil leaks (yet).