We had a Briggs deprived of oil at the crank due to metal shavings in the oil jet. Warranty covered it but it blew the rod. The metal transfer was ridiculous.
Well, the Kooler fail is due to owner neglect. No fault of the Koler Engine. Kawi modified their engine oil to eliminate the valve problem. Think I'll use Kawi oil in my new Bad Boy 25hp zero turn. Good vid. Thanks.
Kawasaki has taken a sharp nose dive. Engine last about 100 hours before they blow up. Kawi won't acknowledge their problem. Won't even talk you in the warranty department. buy Kohler
Most of Our Kawasakis have 2500 to 3000 hours before they experience anything major wrong so I don’t know where you’re getting your information from of 100 hours
I may have some info pertaining to Kohler Confidants overheating. I have a Confidant (EZT750) in my mower, and it developed a leak last season. Made a mess, so I decided to pull the engine, clean up the engine & mower, and determine where the leak was. The leak was the oil filter. It had loosened about 2/3 of the way through the season. I check the oil every use, and just kept topping it off. So it never ran low on oil. I took it outside, sprayed it down with degreaser, and went to cleaning it. I sprayed water on the cylinders, and the water did not drain. Meaning... air wasn't flowing well either. I'm lucky my engine didn't self destruct. I don't know if this is a common problem with the Confidants, but it's something to look out for. It has shrouds around the cylinders to direct the air, and those have gotten clogged with dirt and oil. They look like a pain to remove, as there are things mounted to them, but I have to get those passages cleared.
My 2010 badboy has 340hr on the 27 hp kohler courage engine. I keep oil changed, fresh oil and air filters, valve lash checked, cylinder fins cleaned. I use a little zinc additive in the oil. Runs like a bear, good compression....Al Scott
Why the hell would Kohler put an oil pump in a plastic housing with plastic drive gears? I have personally seen two Kohler's ruined from oil starvation when the plastic oil pump drive gear cracked. This seems under engineered but the maintenance was a cause on one for sure. I have learned a few trick on increasing oil pump pressure to ensure the flywheel side case bearing doesn't starve. I have also seen vids of three big v-twin manufacturers having valve guides walk out because of overheating. I recommend removing the head tins periodically to blow grass and debris outta the cooling fins for assured air flow.
Got a question. When you change a motors , can you replace with a larger HP motor , will the mounting holes match up . I have a Scag Tiger cat ll with a Kaw FX 691 V 22 HP . I'm not happy with the lack of power when mowing thick & tall grass. I would like to replace with a bigger motor like the FX 801 V or the next larger . Is that doable ? I have an old John Deere Z445 with a 25hp Kaw FS 721V . It is only a slightly bigger motor and a residenttal model at that but it mows tall grass so much better than my newer Scag . My mower deck is worn out on the Deere but that Kaw motor just keeps getting it ! I blow my air filters out at the end of every day and keep sharp blades . Change oil every 50 hrs. Which is better , straight 30w or 10w30 ? I use the latter , is that good ? Thanks , enjoyed the video !
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 ... No problem. It's just the same thing he uses. The sound is easy to recognize. Sorry if you thought I meant it was pilfered. Not my intention.
Love my Kawasaki FR651V 6 years in never an issue. I run Mobil 1 10w-30w and change the oil on a regular basis. Only gripe I have with my Kawasaki is sometimes after I shut it down and go to re-start it sometimes floods when re-starting. Only Kohler engine worth owning is the Kohler Command IMO:P
I do maintainance on my kawasaki engine religiously. One time I took of the air filter to blow it off with compressed air then put it back on, but I got distracted and didn't tighten the key on the clamp. The next time I checked it (after a couple mowings) I noticed what I had done. I looked into the air intake and saw a large sweeping dust pattern going into the engine. I was sick to my stomach. After all the attention I give to my engine, one distracted moment and my kawasaki will probably fail soon like this one☹.
Run it full throttle when doing work. 3600rpm is full throttle and everything in this engine is designed to handle it. From the piston rings to the exterior cooling fins.
Question Jeremy, I got a SCAG Tiger Cat II with the Kawasaki FX691V rated at 22 hp. Got about 95 hrs on it now and only use if for my residential yard about an acre. This is my first Kawasaki, ran a Grasshopper 616 with a V-Twin Briggs for about 20 years until I bought this SCAG. I run the Kawasaki 20W-50 oil and changed it at 25 hrs as recommended by the manual and I'll change it again at 100 hrs. Occasionally when I start it up, it bellows out blue smoke (oil smoke) not black smoke like flooding gas. I first thought the rings would seat and this would go away but it still does it on occasion. Is this a common thing with this motor? My V-Twin was a vertical cylinder engine and this Kawasaki is Horizontal which may contribute to some oil collecting in the cylinders if things stop in a certain place when you shut it off. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.
Totally normal to have a plume of smoke at start up on an engine that isn’t broken in yet. My brand new fr691 does it. Haven’t met one yet that didn’t. The main cause is overfilling the oil. I keep my oil level between the marks in the dipstick
I have a 35 horsepower Kawasaki and after 9 hours its blowing oil out of the crankcase. It took 18 years to loose a pan gasket from my CC Kohler. Don't know what to say.
I just put out a video showing my kawasaki filter after only 30 hours, it was filthy! thankfully the inside was nice and clean. use a prefilter if you can and tap and gently blow those filters after every use!
We had a Briggs deprived of oil at the crank due to metal shavings in the oil jet. Warranty covered it but it blew the rod. The metal transfer was ridiculous.
Thanks for all you do. Really give us the faith to just do it....
Great video mate
Well, the Kooler fail is due to owner neglect. No fault of the Koler Engine. Kawi modified their engine oil to eliminate the valve problem. Think I'll use Kawi oil in my new Bad Boy 25hp zero turn. Good vid. Thanks.
Interestingly the Kawasaki engine was heavier then the Kohler. Thanks for the video
Kawasaki uses more metal parts than the kohler which uses more plastic
Horrible music csn heard u guys talk
Kawasaki has taken a sharp nose dive. Engine last about 100 hours before they blow up. Kawi won't acknowledge their problem. Won't even talk you in the warranty department.
buy Kohler
Most of Our Kawasakis have 2500 to 3000 hours before they experience anything major wrong so I don’t know where you’re getting your information from of 100 hours
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Let me tell you where I get 100 hours from. It's my mower and it blew up at 100 hours. Does that answer your question
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1His information is coming from the Briggs and Stratton home office!☺️
So many times if people are honest with the mechanics it saves them money
Very annoying music! Distracting.
He said the Kohler failed after 50 hours? Seems like 50 hours would be way less than the oil change interval.
Unfortunately he's closed shop. Bought a mower from him in 2020. Real solid guy, I wish him well.
It’s very unfortunate. Super nice guy
I may have some info pertaining to Kohler Confidants overheating. I have a Confidant (EZT750) in my mower, and it developed a leak last season. Made a mess, so I decided to pull the engine, clean up the engine & mower, and determine where the leak was. The leak was the oil filter. It had loosened about 2/3 of the way through the season. I check the oil every use, and just kept topping it off. So it never ran low on oil. I took it outside, sprayed it down with degreaser, and went to cleaning it. I sprayed water on the cylinders, and the water did not drain. Meaning... air wasn't flowing well either. I'm lucky my engine didn't self destruct. I don't know if this is a common problem with the Confidants, but it's something to look out for. It has shrouds around the cylinders to direct the air, and those have gotten clogged with dirt and oil. They look like a pain to remove, as there are things mounted to them, but I have to get those passages cleared.
My 2010 badboy has 340hr on the 27 hp kohler courage engine. I keep oil changed, fresh oil and air filters, valve lash checked, cylinder fins cleaned. I use a little zinc additive in the oil. Runs like a bear, good compression....Al Scott
That's a great collaboration. I do maintenance on my stuff four times a year whether it needs it or not. Thank you great videos
I thought you were going to tear them down not just remove the oil sump and valve covers.
Id take a Kawasaki before a Kohler or Briggs
Would have been better with a camera over top just saying
Great video as usual Jeremy. Keep'm coming!!?
YES SIR!
Great video guys...when you do the next one could you zoom in on the small parts etc and show us close up what you are describing?
Thanks!
Can’t hear you because the music is too loud…. and the echo from your shop… sorry guys…
Not my shop not my camera equipment. But I do have over 2000 videos that are better sound.
I have a Kohler engine can it be swapped to a Kawasaki?
All day every day
How many hours are on the engines
Those are not big block engines
Why the hell would Kohler put an oil pump in a plastic housing with plastic drive gears? I have personally seen two Kohler's ruined from oil starvation when the plastic oil pump drive gear cracked. This seems under engineered but the maintenance was a cause on one for sure. I have learned a few trick on increasing oil pump pressure to ensure the flywheel side case bearing doesn't starve. I have also seen vids of three big v-twin manufacturers having valve guides walk out because of overheating. I recommend removing the head tins periodically to blow grass and debris outta the cooling fins for assured air flow.
Don’t overheat the engines problem solved
look for a mouse nest it will make it over heat
Got a question. When you change a motors , can you replace with a larger HP motor , will the mounting holes match up . I have a Scag Tiger cat ll with a Kaw FX 691 V 22 HP . I'm not happy with the lack of power when mowing thick & tall grass. I would like to replace with a bigger motor like the FX 801 V or the next larger . Is that doable ? I have an old John Deere Z445 with a 25hp Kaw FS 721V . It is only a slightly bigger motor and a residenttal model at that but it mows tall grass so much better than my newer Scag . My mower deck is worn out on the Deere but that Kaw motor just keeps getting it ! I blow my air filters out at the end of every day and keep sharp blades . Change oil every 50 hrs. Which is better , straight 30w or 10w30 ? I use the latter , is that good ? Thanks , enjoyed the video !
Holes should line up. Fx1000 would be my engine of choice
Scotty Kilmer music selection at the end. LOL.
NO THAT MUSIC IS FREE FROM RUclips, NOTHING WAS TAKEN FROM @SCOTTYKILMER
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 ... No problem. It's just the same thing he uses. The sound is easy to recognize. Sorry if you thought I meant it was pilfered. Not my intention.
Glad to see you Guys working together. Maintain your engine's everyone for the little money it costs compared to having to buy a new one. Great video👍
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 - Folie I hope you can help me!
Kohler or Honda!?
I'm planning to buy a Stihl RM series a Kohler.
Thanks.
Love my Kawasaki FR651V 6 years in never an issue. I run Mobil 1 10w-30w and change the oil on a regular basis. Only gripe I have with my Kawasaki is sometimes after I shut it down and go to re-start it sometimes floods when re-starting. Only Kohler engine worth owning is the Kohler Command IMO:P
mobile 15 50 better more zinc
nice try but i'm sticking to my Kaw💪
fx 801v will go 3000 hours I know so is te fs kawasaki same other than air filter? and what engine brand you recommend for power reliability?
Hello buddy ✌️ awesome video I subscribed to your channel I learned from it through Trey driver channel he is a very good guy
AWESOME MAN THANKS
do fx kawasaki and vangaurd and kohler best
I do maintainance on my kawasaki engine religiously. One time I took of the air filter to blow it off with compressed air then put it back on, but I got distracted and didn't tighten the key on the clamp. The next time I checked it (after a couple mowings) I noticed what I had done. I looked into the air intake and saw a large sweeping dust pattern going into the engine. I was sick to my stomach. After all the attention I give to my engine, one distracted moment and my kawasaki will probably fail soon like this one☹.
MAN MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR YOU! OUCH
Good, Thx
is it worth running your motor full throttle had throttle ore a little under full throttle
Run it full throttle when doing work. 3600rpm is full throttle and everything in this engine is designed to handle it. From the piston rings to the exterior cooling fins.
Can kohler engin be fixed
So which engine did they like more?
WoW You are the King of Small Engines
Did Kawasaki engine get run at 1/2 throttle while mowing as owner was trying to save fuel or why do you think it was ran at half throttle and mowing
Too fast for him
Folks think running at full throttle is "being hard on equipment" not realizing everything on the machine is designed to operate at full throttle.
Nice video
Great video Mate 👍
I dont like eather engine lolol a briggs man
Question Jeremy,
I got a SCAG Tiger Cat II with the Kawasaki FX691V rated at 22 hp. Got about 95 hrs on it now and only use if for my residential yard about an acre. This is my first Kawasaki, ran a Grasshopper 616 with a V-Twin Briggs for about 20 years until I bought this SCAG. I run the Kawasaki 20W-50 oil and changed it at 25 hrs as recommended by the manual and I'll change it again at 100 hrs. Occasionally when I start it up, it bellows out blue smoke (oil smoke) not black smoke like flooding gas. I first thought the rings would seat and this would go away but it still does it on occasion. Is this a common thing with this motor? My V-Twin was a vertical cylinder engine and this Kawasaki is Horizontal which may contribute to some oil collecting in the cylinders if things stop in a certain place when you shut it off. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.
Totally normal to have a plume of smoke at start up on an engine that isn’t broken in yet. My brand new fr691 does it. Haven’t met one yet that didn’t. The main cause is overfilling the oil. I keep my oil level between the marks in the dipstick
I have a 35 horsepower Kawasaki and after 9 hours its blowing oil out of the crankcase. It took 18 years to loose a pan gasket from my CC Kohler. Don't know what to say.
Great watch chaps . 👏🏻👍🏻
I just put out a video showing my kawasaki filter after only 30 hours, it was filthy! thankfully the inside was nice and clean. use a prefilter if you can and tap and gently blow those filters after every use!