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CBBC

11-14-2007 12:43:59

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Hi all, my Gator is dead.
This is the tool I seem to use the most on my farm and I don't really want to send it down to the dealership if the problem is simple.

I was driving along fine when the engine just died. I thought maybe out of fuel, but no.
The fuel pump is working. There is good spark, and fuel is getting to the cylinders. It turns over very fast, like there is no compression.

Question, could I have two stuck valves at the same time on both cylinders? Or is there a cam gear inside or timing chain which may have come off? Its the Kawasaki engine. It was running fine before this. I should do a compression test - what should the pressure be about???
Any other suggestions?
Thanks, Grant

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CBBC

11-16-2007 16:55:53

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Re: JD Gator in reply to CBBC, 11-14-2007 12:43:59

I pulled the covers off. The rods look ok, but they aren't moving at all. The gear is broken I guess. If I had time to play with it I would take it a part - but I don't so I guess its off to the dealer tomorrow.

Thanks, grant

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Annn

11-14-2007 23:15:02

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Re: JD Gator in reply to CBBC, 11-14-2007 12:43:59

Is it a 6X4 gator? If so, remove the valve covers and see if there is any movement of the valves. You'll also be able to determine if there are any stuck valves, or bent pushrods also.

This machine uses the same engine the 425 garden tractors used, and they are well known to break the plastic cam gear. The replacement is steel.

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CBBC

11-15-2007 08:40:24

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Re: JD Gator in reply to Annn, 11-14-2007 23:15:02

Thanks, Yes it is the 6 X4. I will pull the covers off this afernoon.

If it is the plastic cam gear, do I need to remove the engine from the machine?

Grant

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Russ from MN

11-14-2007 17:10:10

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Re: JD Gator in reply to CBBC, 11-14-2007 12:43:59

When my Polaris 4-wheeler did that it was a broken timing chain.

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buickanddeere

11-14-2007 16:04:22

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Re: JD Gator in reply to CBBC, 11-14-2007 12:43:59

Some of those Kawasaki's used a plastic cam gear. Eventually plastic gears make real metal gears look good.

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JBMac

11-14-2007 12:52:55

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Re: JD Gator in reply to CBBC, 11-14-2007 12:43:59

Start by turning it over with the spark plugs removed and a finger over the hole. If it has enough compression to blow it off, look elsewher for your trouble

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