FYI: The gage wheels are not supposed to have continuous contact with the ground. If you are cutting at 3" or less, move the wheels to the top mounting holes. For anything over 3" move them to the lowest mounting holes.
The Rotary blades are cheaper than the factory blades and they will cut just as well or better. They sharpen up nicely too.
Gators are okay late in the season and the first and second mowing. When the grass has fully greened up and filled in, the high lifts work best.
FRAM filters and Autolite were once part of Honeywell Automotive. FRAM has always made their own filters.
As far as the OPE and engine manufacturers, they DO NOT make their own filters. Like you said, they contract that out to the lowest bidder.
OE filters are usually of lower quality and cost more. They are often the entry level or jobber filters. OE filters are made by major manufacturers and painted a different color. You are correct about buying from Ebay or Amazon. When buying from Ebay or Amazon, one must check the seller...
Exactly! Microgard Select, from O'Reilly Auto Parts, and NAPA Gold are sourced from either China or Vietnam. NAPA dropped WIX as a supplier because the quality dropped off.
The belts themselves aren't the problem. Other issues are causing the belts to fail..The deck needs to be checked for damage. The pulleys, idlers, spindles, bushings, and tension springs need to be checked. The pulley alignment is way off.
If you look at the picture carefully, you will see the problem. You have pulley alignment problems. I suggest getting the deck out from under the tractor and give it a good going over.
Generally, Gravely uses springs for belt tension and there is no adjustments. You should have a belt routing diagram on your deck and in the operators manual. Your spring could have stretched, broken or come off of the retainer. The bearing in the bracket may be shot. With the hours that you...
@StarTech is spot on. I find that the Rotary 13624 better than the Gravely blades. I run a Gravely Pro Turn 260 and have tried several brands and styles. Here's something that I've found that works really good. Get you a set of Rotary 6083. Also, get you a set of 1/4" blade spacers. The blade...
The dang thing was hiding from me.😅 I might have to visit my local Harbor Freight and get a couple.
I intend to add a shut off valve in the fuel line.
I was just out looking at the original carburetor. I didn't notice any obvious signs of a problem.
The overflow tube is clear.
The float needle...
I figured that had better move swiftly on the carburetor replacement. Over the past few mornings I have noticed raw gasoline coming from the tail pipe. My suspicion was confirmed. Gasoline was mixing with the crankcase oil. The air filter and air filter box were dry. I changed the oil and...
The aftermarket carburetor and OEM fuel pump have been installed.
It's not the easiest job.
I finished the installation and get ready to adjust the idle. I cranked and cranked and cranked. I know that I had everything right. I looked down and saw my vise-grips clamping off the fuel line. Big...
I did notice that the main jet in the kit is quite a bit smaller than the OEM jet. This thing has had problems since new. It's just gotten worse over time. I'm thinking that a new main jet and needle will cure the problem.
Here's what I ordered. I see that Stens carries a similar product for...
I wish that I could get a Walbro carburetor for this Kawasaki Mule. It's a 2019 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x2. I listed the engine above.
Here's the kit that I plan on ordering. It's made in Japan and should work well.
https://www.denniskirk.com/shindy/carb-repair-kit-03-122.p178251.prd/178251.sku
UPDATE
The rich mixture problem continues.
On cold soak starts, it will often flood. I have ordered a All Carb Chinese knockoff from Amazon. It's one of the more expensive offerings. I plan on installing it tomorrow. I also plan on rebuilding the OE Nikki carburetor for backup.
I will give...
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard might have a good replacement engine. Honda as well.
https://repowerspecialists.com/products/john-deere-gator-6x4-with-kawasaki
Do you use a battery tender? If you don't keep the battery charged, it will have a shorter life. Did you read the entire thread? There is a battery inside of the hour meter.