Recent content by briarscratch

Thank you will give a try. Could this effect the pto switch also?

Scag Tiger cat 11, Have replaced battery twice in two weeks. Not sure what is draining them. Today cut it off while mowing and it did not have enough juice to start. Had to boost it off. After this the PTO would not engage the blades. Not sure if it might be related. Any help would be...

I was under the impression that john deere tapers their shafts. So you are saying any 1 1/8 shaft will work?

Yes, I am guessing a rod. To big holes in the block. Currently trying to find a short block and have it rebuilt. Any help would be appreciated. John Deere will not sell a short block on its own only the hole engine. Going to check with the places provided above tomorrow. Thanks for all the help.

Well I was careful and took photos of all the connections when I removed the motor. Looks like I will have to get someone else to assist cause this is over my head. Thanks for the feed back

Its a John Deere 910A with the above engine. Any recommendations on particular model that would fit? Want to buy a new or newer engine to replace instead of a rebuild. Thanks

How do you avoid dealing with John Deere? Have a zero turn that the Kawasaki motor blew up and I want to replace the motor. The Code for the motor is FX651V-BS02-R. Every other dealer in my area refers me back to John Deere saying they cant get the parts or new motor. I really would rather not...