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Hi, Hustlers Super Z, 60" Having trouble finding : Part Number for the Muffler - I am told its a Hustler part, not a Kohler. Alternative to the original part. The original is a vertical muffler with one inlet hole and one exit. Similar (not the same) in appearance to this Kawasaki; I can...

Not helpful - Read my last posr. Thank you in advance for whatever information (Model Number of Muffler Part Number) you are able to provide.

I don't have the Hustler or Kohler Model or Serial Number of my barn find. The engine may be a Kohler CV 745 (FI) 27-30 hp. The back end of my machine is identical to the above photo. I need to replace the muffler. As far as I understand, it's Hustler part NOT a Kohler BUT because I have no...

I don't know if I fit the characterisation of a "flipper". I have never ever purchased a mower of any description. People give me their "basket cases" just to avoid the disposal effort/cost. I either bring them back to life or keep them for spare parts. I have renovated a few push mowers and...

The hydraulic transmission works!!!! When I say that, its with the wheels off, hubs rotate, at a good speed, in both forward/reverse. Is the above test sufficient to determine the condition of the transmission ie could the hubs work, with no load but be weak when asked to move the mower?? This...

"...when the bale is pulled back." What is the "bale" ?- new term to me. Yet to see an engine fitted with a flywheel brake?

Sounds like something causing friction eg string around the blade shaft, something within the engine cooling cowling rubbing against the fly wheel. :devilish:

Just to be pedantic; A wheel is usually made up from several components; Tyre - Outer structure/material in contact with the ground. Rim - Inner frame /structure that supports the Tire & connects with the Hub Hub - Connects the Rim to the axle. Some wheels will have the Rim & Hub in one...

Wow! I have never seen a cutter disk /head/system quite like that. In theory it should work very well. The more cutters the less each has to do delivering more consistent power demand from the engine and a smoother cut. I wonder if some of the problem may be how the cutter head is set up? My...

True!. That contamination (old/new oil) will exist no matter what I do, short of a complete drain. Should the hydraulics work, I will endeavour to drain as much of the old fluid as possible, before refilling with Hustler Synthetic Oil. Hopefully the percentage of old/new oil will be small and...

Thanks Ilengine - I understand what you are saying about the reservoir level. I have changed all the hoses (not the big return at base of reservoir) and there was no oil in them. This makes me think that the oil in the reservoir may be used up in "filling" the system, resulting in...

I am, trying to resurrect a Hustler Super Z. Taking small steps as I don't want to invest too heavily, before knowing what the outcome will be. I am nearly ready to test the hydraulic transmission. It had been leaking badly, so oil level is well below specified "1in from the top of the...

SGKENT has pretty much covered the majority of possible reasons for backfiring. In my limited experience the most common are: Ignition timing Exhaust valve timing Exhaust valve leaking Small leak in exhaust system has been known to cause backfire when engine decelerated fast. Ignition timing...

Well I got the Kohler going this afternoon. Good sign. Had to replace some fuel lines that were leaking fuel out/air in and needed a good big, freshly changed battery to overcome the initial reluctance of not starting for several (?) years. Now that I know its a goer, I have given it a basic...

While it is possible to have a level cutter deck, the blade head/spindle angle should always be slightly lower at the front than the back ie you cut with the front arc of the blade not the rear. When adjusting any cutter you measure the blade height, not the deck, from the ground. :devilish:

Tyre pressures are usually determined by a combination of load (weight) and carcase deformation ie is the tyre contacting with ground at its max "footprint" Too high pressure reduces ground contact (convex cross section) concentrates wear on the centre of tyre and reduces the suspension...

What bit of OUTSIDE the dipstick /fill tube did you not understand.? :devilish:

Faulty choke mechanism most likly. Second - float valve dirty/perished - clean or replace. Float itself unlikly to be the problem unless absorbing/filling with fuel. Distant possibility - something blocking air supply (assuming air filter in good condition). :devilish:

Maaate! - You miss the point. Just check where your dip stick Max level will be on the OUTSIDE of the tube. This will tell you if the cap should be screwed down or rest on the top. :devilish:

Is there a problem with responding to Hustler/Kohler questions??? :devilish: :devilish:

If in doubt; My understanding is, in a vertical shaft engine, the oil level should not be above the split/join in the cancase. Place the dipstick on the outside of the holder, cap resting on the top, observe where the MAX level line relates to the crankcase split. Is the MAX line at or above...

It would be really nice, if some of the resident experts, responded to my questions. :devilish:

Any other engine suggestions (B&S ,Vanguard, Kohler) ? :devilish:

"The bearings are noisier than I like but there is no detectable slop,..." You must have great hearing OR your bearings are in such a bad shape the noise is discernible, over that of the engine. If you have noise, without the engine running, you are turning the blade/spindle by hand, the above...

A mower is just a grass cutting/processing machine (like a harvester). It will only process a certain quantity of grass, for a given forward speed. Go faster than what it can handle & cut quality will suffer. Longer grass (more quantity) requires slower forward speed. :devilish:

All 12V electrical systems are prone to bad earth/ground - check that the ignition system is well grounded - nothing loose or corroded. With all my 12V systems (including my road vehicles) I run additional, to chassis./frame return, dedicated earth/ground wires. I rarely have an electrical...

Good stuff MParr. In particular the location (reservoir) to assess the temperature. Only thing I would add is; This applies to the oil that came with or recommended for, the system - it's not unusual for the OM oil to have been replaced with something diffrent. Added to this is the ever...

Just exploring worst case scenario; What carburetor engine replacement (Kwaka?) for the Kohler CV745 would you suggest? :devilish:

I assume this is a Briggs & stratton engine? As you have just had the carburettor rebuilt , it is likly that the build and or the refitting to the engine, have resulted in the air-fuel mixture being too lean. Most often this is the result an air leak or blocked jet. The B&S numbers you...

"I read that 15W50 is good up to 220 degrees." The optimum (best) temperature operating range varies from oil to oil - ie depends on how its been formulated by the chemical engineers. For best advice on this, check with your hydraulic oil manufacturer. In my limited experience; 93 C (200 F)...

"You have answered your own question" .Its called a "rhetorical" question. :devilish:

Chassis & cutter deck cleaned - took two days. Chassis in good condition. Cutter deck will need to be removed for some of the underside grass flow baffles to be straightened & welded back in place. So far it looks like blades & spindles in good order. Engine has been partially dismantled, to...

It was/is not uncommon in agriculture to have wearing points/blades using bi-metal "sandwiches ". The idea being that one metal provides hardness/resistance to wear, the other impact resistance/structural strength. The way the metals have been combine & shaped, will often result in wear...

Yes electric vehicles have been with us for a very long time. Not sure I agree with "...people preferred combustion engine vehicles more" There has always been a large section of the community who are only intersted in the vehicles ability to carry them from A-B - What motivates it is of no...

Start by checking your tyre pressures - The first "spring" in a wheeled vehicle/equipment, is the tyre wall flexing. Too much pressure and you reduce that flex. As a start point go with the mowers recommended minimum tyre pressure & adjust, if required, from there. :devilish:

As I understand the problem with ethanol , its not the engine as such , its all the other fuel related bits. Such as non ethanol compatible fuel delivery systems, "O" rings, diaphragms. etc With no evidence to support my position, I think the use of ethanol, as a method of redusing dependence...

Kohler, Australia think the ECU is off a CV 745 (to be confirmed). If correct, this is then is a 25 or 27 hp engine. Am I doing better than the Forum experts???? :cool: :devilish:

Found ECU details: Bosh: PN. FOOHMOOO10 Kohler: PN. 24 58 4 29 Serial Number: 5015298 :devilish:

Fair enough. I am not a big fan of my next suggestion, as it has negative implications; You could try additional weights/ballast or even water in the tyres (best with tubes). Added weight will increase traction but also increase fuel consumption, wear on transmission and reduce the...

Why are you cutting wet grass? Not good for the mower, ground compaction, your safety. :devilish:

Are there no external features, which distinguish one fuel injected Kohler V -Twin from another? I have read that the Bosh injectors have the part numbers etched into their side. If this is correct I may be able to find the PN. If so, did diffrent engine HP's have diffrent injectors? Do the...

Thanks Slomo, All done - confirmed starter solenoid RS. New Starter/Solenoid assembly ordered. Dont know where "DB Electric" is located - I am in NSW, Australia "Fuel injectors are blue. Wondering if this may give a clue as to the hp???" The above was the main question - still just guessing...

Someone out there have answers for me?? :devilish:

It depends on how much of a gambler you are. I weight up (as best I can) the pro's/cons's of the purchase; You can take a greater risk if its your own machine, compared with a paying customers. Part failure - could this cause damage/increased cost? Do you have access to an alternative machine...

Progress of a sought - With all fuses, key, deck clutch & relays disconnected, I have a slight electrical short - suggestions welcome. Could do with the wiring diagram, as much of the electrical system relates to the fuel injection system, so diffrent to my carburettor Kwaka, that I have the...

Dont know your mower but if its a; Manual gearbox your drive belt may be slipping. Warn belt, loose idler, engagement system warn/loose Hydrostatic - as above, idler pulley loose/broken spring and/or the transaxle may need a refurbishment. :devilish:

Almost any device/system that separates material can be described as a filter. Just because one is course and another fine, does not change this. Some gauze filters (screens) will separate down to 50 micron or better. Not all "paper" /media style will go this low, many will go lower . The...

In some applicators the advice is to replace "rubber" hoses at 5 year intervals. In my view this is a little over the top UNLESS SAFETY PART OF THE CONSIDERATION, then go 5 years Max. Silicon hoses will usually outlast "rubber" but cost a lot more. Rubber hoses, in non safety situations (ie...

Go automatic - get a grazing animal or two. Save a heap on fuel. Goats are probably the easiest to care for BUT you will need very good fences . Other options might be sheep and alpacas - they need annual shearing. Cattle require large animal handling skills & good yards (even the mini ones)...

I don't understand why people can't do the basic maintenance - its not hard. My existing Hustler Super Z 60"deck, has done many many hours, to the point of being on its second engine. The one one I have been gifted, is youngr, probably cost $18-25K (AU) when new. The engine oil is just showing...