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I have a Kohler M18 in a Woods (Grasshopper) model 2855. I would like to swap out the engine for one with more HP the 18hp Kohler seems to be a little low on power. I'd like to install a 22 or 24hp engine if possible. Does anybody know if this is reasonable or feasible? Any suggestions? Thanks...

I have a HM80 on a tiller that I can no longer get to run correctly. As it idles (Too fast) the throttle lever bounces off the idle stop screw and I think it's because the governor shaft has a lot of play in it at the engine case. Is there supposed to be a bushing between the case and the shaft...

I have an older Trac-Vac lawn vacuum powered by a gold colored 5hp horizontal shaft Briggs & Stratton engine. The problem I am having is the plug to check and fill the oil is nearly impossible to get to. Did Briggs & Stratton ever make an extension tube with a dipstick to make this process easier?

I have a Woods 2855 ZTM powered by a Kohler M18 engine, the no load speed is supposed to be set to 3600 rpm and it is only turning 3040 rpm. When I got the mower, the governor linkage was actually disassembled. I set the linkage up as per the manual and the engine runs great and the governor...

As I stated in the title, I have a Grasshopper w/Kohler M18 that has a leaking crank seal that requires the PTO clutch to be removed. Before I dig into this, do I need any special pullers, etc.? Any tricks to removing the PTO clutch or is it just remove the bolt and slide it off? Thanks for any...

I have been cutting grass with my 718K GrassHopper for years. my GH has a single rear wheel. Over the weekend I picked up another 718K for parts and it has the wide dual rear wheel option on it. I am wondering what the pros and cons are to the dual rear wheels as opposed to the single rear...

I have a Woods 2855 Mow-N-Machine powered by a Kohler M18. The engine has a leaky rear crankshaft oil seal, Will I have to remove the "Closure Plate" to replace the seal or can I R&R the old seal with the engine intact? Thanks for the help. Jerry...

I recently purchased a used and abused Woods 2855 mower with a Kohler M18S engine. The manual states the engine should run a 3600 RPM with no load. It seems like the engine is running too slow. What kind of tach do I use to measure the RPM? Thanks for the help.

I have a Woods 2855 front mount mower with an 18HP Kohler. I know it's made by Grasshopper but I don't know what model Grasshopper it equates to. I am having problems with one of the hydros....I need to know what model and brand hydro is used on the tractor? Anyone know?

I recently purchased a Woods "Mow N Machine 2855" it has a 2 cylinder opposed Kohler engine and it looks as if that size and brand of mower all cam with Kohler Magnum M18 engines. My problem is that the sticker that contains the Serial number and Model number of the engine is worn so badly, I...