Recent content by LSU-Mike

Thanks for all the replies. I found the section in the manual related to adjustments for the governor, idle, choke, etc. I'll tackle it this coming week.

Thanks for the lead Freddie21.

Thanks for the replies folks. Rivets, I’ll look for section 3 and read it closely. If phone apps are inadequate, can you recommend something else. Affordability is a requirement because this will likely be one of those tools used only one time.

I have a Kawasaki FH580V on my Scag Freedom Z. Recently replaced the governor shaft seal along with several other items (nothing with the carb). Starts up and seems to run fine while cool. After mowing a while the engine speeds up "considerably" when I disengage the blades. Even when the...

I recently performed significant work on my 17 year old mower (significant for me). Replaced: starter, breather plate and gasket, upper crankshaft seal, governer shaft seal, clutch, both transaxle filters, refilled with 20-50w oil, fuel filter, engine filter and 10-30w oil. I completed the...

Problem solved - I submitted an online Ox Clutch form asking about the d-spacer. A reply explained that my type of clutch (old and new) does not require the spacer because of its design. A link to an instructional video was provided that explains this. I suggested that their printed...

Why should I return the new clutch when it appears to be exactly like the old one? That's why I'm thinking the repair shop left off the D-Spacer when they replaced the lower shaft seal. The bolt has a lock washer and 1/4" thick spacer/washer that seats against the pulley bearing. When torqued...

After receiving the replacement Ox Clutch (03112-0038) the included installation instructions raise an issue. After reviewing the installation instructions, it appears that my Scag SFZ52 with 19 HP Kawasaki seems to match what Ox Clutch calls "short Crankshaft." The new clutch matches the old...

The Ox Clutch replacement is available on Ebay for $162.95 with free shipping. I guess I'll go for that one. Too bad it has to come all the way from Eugene, OR. My grass and weeds in south Louisiana won't wait so I'll put the old one back on in the meantime. Thanks folks.

I'm baaack... The old clutch came off without any problem. It's an Ogura ma-gt-dx11cu. I see online prices from $300+ to $100+. Of course the lower prices are on Ebay. I've not had any problems (yet) ordering through Ebay, but ... If allowable on this forum, can anyone suggest a source...

Thanks again txmowman.

I've received the correct seal and removed all of the pieces and parts connected to the shaft. Marked the alignment of the shaft arm relative to the shaft arm. Cleaned the shaft thoroughly. None of the videos I've watched say anything about draining the engine oil. Is draining necessary?

Thanks for the heads-up txmowman.

Thanks guys. Hopefully this will be the last leak fix…at least for a little while.

After replacing the upper shaft seal and breather plate and gasket I thoroughly cleaned the oily mess. After mowing a couple of hours I can see a new oily mess from what appears to be a leak at the governor shaft seal. After watching a couple of YouTube videos it doesn't appear to be a...