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Neither does Kohler. However, many mower manufacturers say to change the oil early in their operators manuals. It's best to follow the...

Kawasaki does not specify a 5-hour oil change any more.

Actually the first oil change at either 5 or 10 hours has been eliminated on engines equipped with an oil filter. First recommended oil...

Does everyone realize, that ol' wise tail about using synthetic oil after the break in only deal. That was 40 years ago. Even back...

I use drained car oil that looks new in my mowers. Then it goes on my wooden stockade fence. 3,000 miles in the car. 2 seasons in the...

Tried to loosen the bendix with WD-40 and then carb cleaner as I saw in some videos. Did not work. Just replaced the starter and am...

FRAM PH8172 STP S3512 If you have room (length), a FRAM TG3614, Motorcraft FL-910s, Microgard Select MSL 51348, AC Delco PF53, Super...

You can use whatever oil you like as long as it meets Kohler's minimum requirements and change at the recommended intervals. I use all...

I suspect that the linkages are not hooked up correctly. This manual should help you double check your assemblies...

According to the model no. it has a shift type solenoid and the solenoid has gone bad. Or the ring gear has some missing teeth.

FRs didn't have to best air filtration. Pull your air filter off and check for excess dirt in the air intake.

IMHO you have accumulated wear issues. Might be time to go compare costs of replacing things with just fixes to get by. Might be you...

What prompted you to replace the switch to begin with? Aftermarket switches are a best guess. Did you get it from an actual Hustler...

I NEVER start my engines before I check the oil level...

I went back and looked. See my above reply. That's what I get for not using both my senses of hearing and sight together.