I have a Craftsman 26HP 54" deck 6-speed transmission. Model # SWV735 type 3022. I purchased it new in January 2011. The first engine started blowing blue smoke right out of the gate. I called Sears about the problem, and they sent a tech out to fix it. Well, he didn't. He told me that this was normal for the engine, but he would order a new tractor. I received the new tractor in March 2011. Well, this tractor did the same thing, blew blue smoke every time I went down a hill. The smoke went away after running on flat land. To make a long story short, I contacted Kohler with the issue. I was told they didn't know of any problems with that model engine. I still have the issue, but I can't find any reason for this. Does anyone know of this issue and how to fix it? Thanks in advance.
I've only seen a few that even had the update change. I think the heat shields were the most important factor. I made some templates of a set years ago and only ended up making 1 set of the heat shields. I'm not even sure what happened to my templates.
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The only exhaust heat shields I have seen are the OEM equipment ones. The only Kohler heat shield I have seen is the Courage single fuel solenoid heat shield.
But of course I don't see everything either. One could come in tomorrow.
Never had a problem with plastic covers but that Kohler kit is 32 755 49-S and retails for $21.40; unless, you just insist on aluminum covers.Now those prices does include the so called free shipping.
