Lawn mower engine: Predator 173 vs Briggs & Stratton...
WEBMay 16, 2016 · GSV/GCV are consumer grade engines and do have the weakness of a plastic cam driven by an oiled belt. The Briggs Premium also uses a plastic/metal cam that simply wont stand the test of time like the GXV or FJ180V. Kohler, Predator, Toro, Ariens etc.. all have gone to Chinese manufacturers who have essentially made cheap clones of …
SCAG using Chinese PREDATOR Engines on lower price Zero...
WEBJul 14, 2022 · Scag SR Series engines provide everything you need to get the job done in taking care of your home’s lawn. I searched for who actually made the engines and can't find any info. I did find a Chinese Comapny called Loncin, that makes Vertical V twins in 708cc and 803cc sizes. It looks remarkably like the SCAG engines-.
The Harbor Freight Predator engine deal - Lawn Care Forum
WEBApr 29, 2013 · The Predator engine (& the toro) uses a 3/16 keyway but snapper uses a 5/32 key. Had to have a machine shop modify my Predator keyway into a 3/16 to 5/32 stepped keyway. I found a guy on ebay that makes adapters to use the 7/8 crankshaft with a 1 inch pulley &/or blade adapter.
Engine swap: Predator for Kawasaki on Ferris - Lawn Care Forum
WEBApr 9, 2018 · The shaft is 1 inch diameter x about 3.2 inches. Mine was 1-1/8 inch x around 4 inches. There was a solenoid on the Kawasaki but none on the predator, and no separate solenoid on the mower. No big deal. I think it was $12 at napa, and if I had thought of it I probably could have pulled one from an old, dead gravely sitting out in my grave yard...
Predator in a Scag - Lawn Care Forum
WEBMar 18, 2018 · The oil sensor on the predator is probably for a light or the low oil shut off. You do not need it it'll it is a light. The manual for the predator should tell you what is what and you can test the plug on the mower to see which one is the start and which one is the run. Goes to 3 pulleys.
33 HP Generac on a Bobcat Predator Pro Opinions. - Lawn Care …
WEBFeb 24, 2009 · The advantage you have with Kawasaki is name, which converts into resale value. The Bobcat Predator Pro is an excellent mower and there is nothing wrong with the Generac engine other than people do not like the name. I have run the 33 Generac on the same exact mower as a Predator Pro which was made for Woods.
Bobcat Predator Pro stalls when blade engaged - Lawn Care Forum
WEBApr 9, 2023 · Bobcat Predator Pro stalls when blade engaged. Hi folks - my first post to lawnsite. Just purchased a used Bob-cat predator pro 61” model 942245e with Kawasaki FD731V 26HP liquid cooled engine. Mower was just serviced with new plugs, filters, fluid changes, etc. 625 hrs. Starts and runs great and PTO engages fine initially.
Toro Timemaster Engine Swap - Lawn Care Forum
WEB1 post · Joined 2022. #1 · Oct 29, 2022. Hello yall. I run a landscape company in Metro Detroit and currently run a Toro Timemaster as my main lawnmower. I have a close relative on hold to join me with the work. The issue is I only have one mower so we decided to buy a used one... and what better mower is to buy than the same one you already ...
Walker Mower Engine Swap - Lawn Care Forum
WEBMar 26, 2015 · Walker Mower Engine Swap. I purchased a used 1999 Walker MCGHS for $500.00 in the fall in the hopes that I could rebuild the motor. Turns out the parts are being discontinued for the kohler 52518 engine and I cannot get new piston rods. I just had some local dealers provide quotes on a new engine and conversion kit …
Can I do away with fuel solenoid? - Lawn Care Forum
WEBJun 19, 2013 · 165 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · Jun 19, 2013 (Edited) Oh and to answer your question, in theory yes you could bypass the fuel solenoid. Either remove the plunger from the fuel solenoid or if you had a safe way to block the opening where the fuel solenoid would be if you removed it (not recommended) . All the fuel solenoid does is prevent fuel ...