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HK

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On Jun 5, 11:36 am, HK wrote:
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On Jun 5, 11:19 am, jim7 wrote:
HK wrote:
Since I can't cut the grass (too wet and it is pouring - again), I just
did a D&C on my little lawn tractor. I haven't done work like this in
years. It was running fine, but who knows what you can bust with
preventive maintenance? :)
Any, after powerwashing under the hood, I
Replaced the two NGK plugs for a $1.50 each
Replaced the Kawasaki air filter elements for $20
Replaced the Kawasaki fuel filter for $5
Replaced the Kawasaki oil filter for $7 (from John Deere, which uses Kaw
engines in some models)
Replaced the three blades on the deck for $12
Greased a few fittings
Pulled and cleaned the carb, found a piece of grass near the jet
Put in a quart of fresh oil
Used a couple of dabs of dielectric grease
Amazingly, after five years of hard use, the drive and deck belts were
in fine shape, visibly
Reassembled, no parts left over. Starts, runs. Amazing.
I do need a new battery.
I mention this because, believe it or not, you used to be able to work
on outboard motors this casually, without a great deal of
engine/electronic knowledge, and with simple tools. Those were the days.
We're proud of yer Krausie. We didn't have a clue that you are so handy
to have around the house.
BTW a 3 blade mower seems a bit overkill for the less than 1/4 acre you
have to mow.
He's trying to compensate... kind of like having a big, "go-fast"
boat. And "a quart" of oil isn't enough for a Kaw twin... even the
Kohler and B&S 14 hp singles use 1-1/2 quarts. I call BS.
Ahh, well...I didn't measure that closely, not being anal, as you are.

You didn't measure the oil you put back in after you drained it and
replaced the oil filter? It's really important to have the correct
amount in there... it's probably a *very* good thing you have all you
boat service done by the dealer if that's how you service power
equipment.

Duh. I poured in an amount I deemed sufficient from a jug, started the
engine up, let it run for a minute, shut it off, pulled and cleaned the
dipstick, read it, and poured in a bit more. I just replaced the
battery, so I started it up again and then shut it off and checked the
oil. It's fine. You and your fellow dickheads can now go back to
worrying about whatever it is you worry about.