Kohler 18 hp in Sears ride on

Murray2

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Anyone have any suggestions to check for when purchasing a18 HP
Kowler engine in a Sears ride on grass cutting tractor Thanks Murray
 
Pretty hard you'll need to narrow it down as Sears has been selling riding mowers for 40/50 yrs and Kohler has been building engine even longer, posting model numbers and yr made would be a big help.
GB in MN
 
Check to sea if the engine has an oil filter. If it doesn't and the lawn has sum slopes you can be sure that one side of the engine has been starved for lubrication.
If it has a filter that means it has an oil pump and all of the engine has received sufficient amount of lubrication.
I hope this helps yo.
I have lived in the time vhen Kohler built quality cast iron engines, and they vith good maintance vould last a life time.
Now everything is throw away.
 
Murray2, it's kinda like anything that has been used, make sure everything works. I realize that sounds like a smartaxx, but seriously, make sure the engine runs OK, oil consumption should be obvious by tell-tale smoke, and let it run until it is warmed up well. Check the mower deck underneath, (but NOT while it is running!) for rust, etc. Activate the mower unit, this should cause the governor to open. It should open and run smoothly. Listen for harsh sounds from the bearings on the mower deck, this would indicate wear.Check the blades for wear or bent. A bent blade indicates it has hit something solid and could have damaged something else. Look closely at all belts, and check for cracks. This mower could still be in good shape, but is old enough to have problems, depending on the amount of use it has seen. And, good luck.
 
just watch what you give for it cause alot of these older units are putting to much money into. you can be in new unit and have 3 year warranty. just example 22hp kohler 46 inch deck 1700.00 dollars.
 

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