Recent content by Doc995

Thanks for that link...I've got to think hard about this....I absolutely HATE the idea of putting anything Kohler back in this tractor, but I actually like the tractor...it's nimble, very comfortable, etc (not to mention NEW), so I may have to bite the bullet on this and do a drop-in...

Follow up to some of the posts here....that motor DOES have 8 hours on it...I had it stored in my carport over the winter with a "weatherproof" cover on it. Step by step story on how this occured...Gassed unit up, brought to full. Checked oil as I ALWAYS check oil on any gas equipment before...

Thanks for the responses, guys! First off, I DID contact Sears, they, in so many words told me they don't warranty "close -out" items. Great! Thanks Sears, I'll never buy anything from you again, even after doing so for nearly 60 years!. Secondly, I DID contact Kohler and they were actually...

Hello all, I have a Craftsman Pro Series 7800 small lawn tractor that I bought on close-out last year...long story short, the Kohler engine blew--just blew at 1/2 throttle spewing oil form the bottom and subsequently siezed. I detest anything Kohler and should've known better, but that's besides...