Hustler Barn Find

[Skippydiesel]

Is there a problem with responding to Hustler/Kohler questions???

 

[Skippydiesel]

Well I got the Kohler going this afternoon. Good sign. Had to replace some fuel lines that were leaking fuel out/air in and needed a good big, freshly changed battery to overcome the initial reluctance of not starting for several (?) years.

Now that I know its a goer, I have given it a basic oil & oil filter change - will only run it for a short time before replacing the oil & filter again. Original oil very very black & smelly.

Have removed the engine again, to facilitate replacing some of the transmission hydraulic hoses that appear to have been leaking.

Will test transmission, when I put the engine back in - if it works will replace transmission oil & filter. Fingers crossed.

 

[Skippydiesel]

HELP!!!!!!!

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I don't have the Hustler or Kohler Model or Serial Number of my barn find.
The engine may be a Kohler CV 745 (FI) 27-30 hp.
The back end of my machine is identical to the above photo.
I need to replace the muffler. As far as I understand, it's Hustler part NOT a Kohler BUT because I have no details, I can not source the new unit.
If someone on the Forum can give me either their identical Hustler Model /Serial Number OR find the correct part number for the muffler, I would be much obliged.
Thanks

 

[Auto Doc's]

Sad to say, a "Barn find" usually means a badly broken-down machine that needs lots of work or it is a parts machine.

These are not a "miracle restoration" find most of the time unless you want to spend money on them.

 

[Skippydiesel]

Sad to say, a "Barn find" usually means a badly broken-down machine that needs lots of work or it is a parts machine.

These are not a "miracle restoration" find most of the time unless you want to spend money on them.

Not helpful - Read my last posr.

Thank you in advance for whatever information (Model Number of Muffler Part Number) you are able to provide.