I have a 2001 model Hustler Super Z with the Kawasaki FH721V. It started leaking oil slowly early last season then by the end of the season it was leaking like a sieve. I cleaned it and the best I could tell it was the output shaft seal. I pull the engine, and there is oil everywhere. So I'm second guessing my assessment. BUT. I've pulled off the crankcase cover and will be checking the bearing tomorrow. If the bearing is still good I plan on replacing the following: crankcase gasket, output shaft seal, governor shaft seal, pcv valve and gasket (not sure about the breather foam block thing??), oil cooler o-ring. Thoughts? engine and mower has <900 hours on it...but they are 21 years old this next season.
So let's assume more is wrong with this thing than I've listed above, e.g. crack in the case/block, bad output shaft bearing (which requires the crankcase cover to be replaced to the tune of another $200). What's a good current model alternative replacement Kawasaki engine for this thing? Personally, I love this engine, it runs/ran like a champ. This mower has been really good 2 me, and so has the engine. So I did read a few months ago about a good replacement, but I can no longer find that thread or website. suggestions?
So. sorry for asking 2 questions in 1. But... thoughts on my repair? suggestions for a new engine?
So let's assume more is wrong with this thing than I've listed above, e.g. crack in the case/block, bad output shaft bearing (which requires the crankcase cover to be replaced to the tune of another $200). What's a good current model alternative replacement Kawasaki engine for this thing? Personally, I love this engine, it runs/ran like a champ. This mower has been really good 2 me, and so has the engine. So I did read a few months ago about a good replacement, but I can no longer find that thread or website. suggestions?
So. sorry for asking 2 questions in 1. But... thoughts on my repair? suggestions for a new engine?