Recent content by tom3

Need the model number, type, and code numbers that are stamped on the metal top housing, usually just over the spark plug for flat head motors. If you are pretty handy with tools you can usually find a new short block that replaces the worn out parts for reasonable money.

Your mower has a Tufftorq K46 hydro transmission. These are known for early failures. Sure hope I'm wrong but I suspect the drive belt is not the problem unless it's totally shot.

Thanks. I'm done.

Does that have a belt drive cam? Check that valve timing.

Shoot it with a 12 ga, problem solved. OK, I'm done with the BS, carry on. The Taryl video probably will solve the problem, correct belts and go through the pulleys and idlers.

Just got back from Rural King a while back, got a 12ga semi auto shot gun. Can't wait to get out at son's house in the sticks and wake up all the squirrels with it.

Here's a video on something similar. Skip to 4 minutes in if you don't want the BS from Taryl. ( But that's the best part) 13 to 16 minutes in really shows the vari-pulley.

Item 13 is the motor pulley, top drives the transmission, bottom to the blade drive. Item 31 is the variable pitch pulley. I like these drive setups but they do require some experience to keep them running right.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1061966/Kohler-Command-Pro-Ech749.html?page=138

Need to read it all:

The bearing numbers given are double sealed bearings, nothing more needed. I pry the inner seal out of the bearing to repack, if careful the seal can be put back in.

That could do it. (couldn't resist the jab)

And be careful with the unlock on those hydros. That is (I think) a mechanical connection. When you pull the mower out of the shed make sure to re-engage and rock the mower back and forth to make sure it does fully engage.

I won't add to it, but I found out the hard way on using current spec automotive oil in a lawn mower.

Seems like a really good mower for your use. Hydrogear drive, Kawasaki motor, fab. deck, bigger tires. Price seems a little high for an obsolete model, but sometimes the old version is better than the later, and the dealer factors into that too. I'd buy it.