Model 727T6, 27hp Kohler Engine Mount Bolts.gone

edporch

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I have a 2008? Grasshopper Model 727T6 with a Model CH740S 27hp? Kohler Engine.
It seems I've lost at least a couple of the engine mount bolts.
I can see where the front left bolt goes, and I can see the right rear bolt still there, bit I can't see where the others go.

Also, HOW do I get to the bolts underneath to put the nuts on?

I was mowing and my negative battery cable came out from under the motor.
I reattached it to a hole in the frame to finish the mow and to get it back to the trailer.
But now it has a new vibration, which is understandfable and I don'r want to mow with it til I get the motor mounted back down properly

On close examination, i find that the motor now rocks where the front of the motor comes off the mount a little..
 

edporch

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purchase 3/8"/16 Grade 5 bolts
Thanks for the reply.
I was finally able to get underneath to see that all the bolts are missing a nut, and one bolt is completely missing!
I got one bolt out and it's 1 3/4" long.
QUESTIONS:
- Besides the nut, do you know what washers and types are supposed to be there?
- Also, should i also use blue Locktite to keep them on this time?

I now remember that I had the dealer work on this some years back and they said they had to remove the engine.
I BET they didn't tighten the bolts enough or all four wouldn't have come loose.
 
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Bertrrr

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Just use any flat washer but use a Nylock nut so it wont back off from vibration - or use locktight on the threads
 
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