Carburetor rebuild kit John Deere SRX75
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Thanks, Okiepc. I just bought the SRX75 Saturday. The ad said "$175, needs some work." Today I tinkered with it a little. You are right --- it is the Kawasaki engine, 9hp (code FC290V-CS10). I drained the oil. It had lots of gasoline in it. I figured the needle and seat failed causing that. Can I just get a new needle and seat? Or, do I have to get the expensive carburetor rebuild kit from JD? Another question: I'm puzzled why I can't see the oil level on the dipstick to come up to normal. I put in one fresh quart, then kept adding and checking. After two quarts were put in, the dipstick still showed only about a quarter inch. Could the previous owner have badly damaged something by running it with gas in the oil?
He said it started smoking, and he turned it off immediately. I know nothing about this mower. :confused2: I need an owners manual and a factory service manual --- was hoping I could download them in the form of a pdf online, but I haven't been able to find them. ..... Found hundreds of pages of Lawn Boy data, though. Old two cycle Lawn Boys are fantastic little machines that last a long, long time.
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It's nice to see someone with your credentials on the forum, Ilengine. Your helpful advice will be appreciated by many. :thumbsup:
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Thanks, Okiepc. I just bought the SRX75 Saturday. The ad said "$175, needs some work." Today I tinkered with it a little. You are right --- it is the Kawasaki engine, 9hp (code FC290V-CS10). I drained the oil. It had lots of gasoline in it. I figured the needle and seat failed causing that. Can I just get a new needle and seat? Or, do I have to get the expensive carburetor rebuild kit from JD? Another question: I'm puzzled why I can't see the oil level on the dipstick to come up to normal. I put in one fresh quart, then kept adding and checking. After two quarts were put in, the dipstick still showed only about a quarter inch. Could the previous owner have badly damaged something by running it with gas in the oil?
I downloaded a complete manual for $9.99, I mean the service shop manual, it has everything. I will look up the site & get back with you.
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Thanks, okiepc. I stopped at a large JD dealership in McKinney, Tx on the way home after I bought the SRX75. They didn't have the carb kit or manuals for it. They said they could order them. It was much too expensive for me. I'm retired living on a small SS budget. I hope I can get my SRX75 running without spending much. It has become difficult for me to use a push mower. I'm using a lightweight, 19" Lawn Boy. It's great, but I'm feeling my age. Where are you in Oklahoma? I'm in Texas, just about 40 minutes south of the Red River.
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check here for $9.95 John Deere SRX75 Lawn and Garden Tractor Service Manual Technical Manual TM1491
This is the exact manual I have & it includes your mower.:thumbsup: just click on the link
I am about 60 miles east of OKC
This is the exact manual I have & it includes your mower.:thumbsup: just click on the link
I am about 60 miles east of OKC
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Thanks, okiepc. Meantime, I'll post a few questions to see if some fellows can help me figure out what's wrong with my John Deere SRX75. It certainly seems to be ruggedly built. I was impressed. I sure hope I can get mine running again.