Gravely ZT42 Kawasaki FR651V Engine Won't Start

Gravely ZT42 Kawasaki FR651V Engine Won't Start - Is it the Carburetor?

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Жыл бұрын

The Gravely ZT42 has been hard to start for quite some time. Cousin Eddie's kind heart incentivized me to get this problem fixed immediately.
I bought my backup carburetor from Amazon. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
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@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Alright, here we go! Got another video for you. Cousin Eddie has a big heart and great intentions, doesn't he? Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and COMMENT. Stay kind!

@user-ho4ut6dq6i 29 күн бұрын

Very nice job explaining everything. Thanks Wade

@DayMcQuaig 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. There's not a lot of videos on this model. This definitely saved me some money.

@WaynePolcin 28 күн бұрын

I’m glad I could help. Thanks for the feedback!

@mikez4364 2 ай бұрын

Best description video online. Thank you so much for your help.

@WaynePolcin 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

@chadbrown4235 3 ай бұрын

Great video, helped me out a lot. Im changing it on my z42 right now

@jeremywever6947 Жыл бұрын

Easy peazy, your place is looking better and better! 👊🏼🔥🧡👍🏼

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race, unless your really old like me, haha!

@bykrmom Жыл бұрын

Wayne, nice video. Love Cousin Eddie introducing the project. I wish all the small engines I work on were that easy. Some of the older linkage designs are true puzzles to tease and frustrate the brain. Still a lot of fun to get old, tired mowers, weed whips and snowblowers going again after their owners gave up on them. Love to you and Suzie 🙂

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Yep, there's an old push mower on the repair list that I am sure will NOT be as easy. It will get the penetrating oil treatment for sure. The Kawasaki engine design has made everything easily accessible. Love you, Angie. I hope all is well with you and your family!

@bykrmom Жыл бұрын

@@WaynePolcin I'm doing ok, but going through a bunch of testing at the V.A. for some minor issues, but otherwise I'm good. I think it might be too much sitting on my keester while the weather is too hot. Today is supposed to be cooler and dryer so maybe I can get out and be active. Family is good as well, son and daughter seem to be doing everything right. 👍

@terrywhite9017 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Wayne, so glad to see 👀 you again and Cousin Eddie. Hope all is well. Love you and love to all.

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Love you too, brother! Thanks for letting me know you’re out there!

@moofdoggmike Жыл бұрын

Good one WP. U make it look easy. Have a good one!

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

After doing it a half dozen times, it ought to be easy. Thankfully, none of the fasteners where rusted, requiring mass quantities of penetrating oil! Take care my friend!

@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the repair video

@philliphall5198 10 ай бұрын

Just remove the shaft and sand it a tad and it’s fixed 😊

@davejustice7464 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@johngray2321 Жыл бұрын

You certainly make it look easy. I can’t remember the last time I was able to remove a nut or bolt with just my fingers🤷‍♂️

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. Normally, i have to soak the fasteners in penetrating oil for days just to get them to break free. This mower has had a "sheltered" life so things are still compliant. Plus, I have had this carburetor off a half dozen times prior to finally figuring out what the problem was, haha! This is also very easy engine to work on - there is nothing in the way of anything, which is rare.

@HallnoutMhall Жыл бұрын

Wayne's World 🌎 & SuzieQ too! Good morning my friend. Get out there and makes some memories and thanks for sharing. Be safe and we'll see you down the road.....thanks

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Michael Hall, do you ever sleep, my friend? You need to stop in some time, when the road leads you in the direction of northeast Ohio! Take care, brother!

@HallnoutMhall Жыл бұрын

@@WaynePolcin very rarely my friend. I sure will if I ever get over that way. Haven't had a vacation in years. Have a blessed day. Thanks

@brucearney9536 Жыл бұрын

Always something ! 👍

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Yep. The fun never ends does it? When are we gonna get together? Did I already ask you if you're planning to go to the Paul Bunyan show this year?

@tamiduda4660 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻 Nice job👍🏻

@WaynePolcin Жыл бұрын

Hi Tami! Thanks! It's great to hear from you. I hope you're doing well!

@jayaye001 4 ай бұрын

Nice Video! Ive changed the Carburetor, the Spark Plugs and new fuel line and all but my mower keeps shutting off after a few minutes of cutting.

@jayaye001 4 ай бұрын

I have the same motor on my Exmark Pioneer

@WaynePolcin 4 ай бұрын

Did you also replace the fuel filter?

@WaynePolcin 4 ай бұрын

When it shuts down, are you able to immediately start it again?

@eggbertfarnsworth5787 2 ай бұрын

Good video. Nicely reordered and very good narration, however I'm disappointed. I wanted to see you fix the old carb choke shaft! (teasing a bit, but I really did want to see it). I may have to enlarge the choke shaft pivot holes on mine. It's loose when cold, but gets tight when engine is warmed up, so not usually a problem.

@WaynePolcin 2 ай бұрын

I did eventually fix the choke shaft. It was easier than I thought. I just spread the slot in the shaft enough to slide the choke plate out and the shaft pulled out easily. I took some fine sandpaper to the shaft and gently cleaned it. I also gently sanded the holes in the carb body. It all went back together nicely. Now I have a good backup carburetor. Maybe I’ll put up a video on how I did that. Thanks for the feedback!

@krystalwatson8053 19 күн бұрын

Hello! I have the same engine on my mower. Thanks for the video, it helped me tremendously replacing the carb. My mower is an old gal. When i engage the pto and make a few passes, it spits and sputters like it is running out of fuel. I have replaced the spark plugs, fuel filter, and now the carb. Could it be a coil pack or perhaps the seat sensor? It just dies when the pto is engaged after 20-30 seconds.

@WaynePolcin 3 күн бұрын

That’s a good question. Have you replaced the fuel filter and cleaned the air filter?

@stevewohnoutka5622 5 ай бұрын

WILL Carb PART # 15004-1064 work? I have the same Kawasaki engine model number as you. However, last digits are DS33-R. I can't find 1064 on Amazon, just Kawasaki for $256

@philliphall5198 3 ай бұрын

Why not have it cleaned and a kit installed ??? That plastic choke shaft is a dam problem, Kawasaki better make a metal shaft to replace it 😊😊

@dlewis80sfg 5 ай бұрын

I just put on a new carb but won’t run without it on choke. Any adjustments I can make?

@WaynePolcin 5 ай бұрын

This means you’re not getting enough fuel through the carburetor. Setting the choke limits air intake into the mixture so the engine will run with less fuel. Did you have this same problem before you replaced the carburetor? What were the symptoms causing you to replace it?

@dlewis80sfg 5 ай бұрын

I had the same problem but old carb had a lot of carbon build up on it and I could barely blow air thru the fuel intake connection. The only adjustment I see is the idle screw. The rpm’s did go up when I turned it but it was still on half choke. What else could it be?? Thanks for the reply!!

@WaynePolcin 5 ай бұрын

@dlewis80sfg have you checked for air leaks in the fuel line? Is the impulse connector tube in good condition - no leaks?

@dlewis80sfg 5 ай бұрын

How do I check for air leaks? Should I just replace the line? My skills are limited about now, I could replace the connector tube also and see if that works. Thank you for the advice!

@chadbrown4235 3 ай бұрын

Did you forget the gaskets? Or just not using any?

@WaynePolcin 3 ай бұрын

I would have to review the video, but I think I mentioned something about the gaskets. Yes. I did use gaskets.

@frankie7508 3 ай бұрын

Nice job replacing the carburetor and explaining the attachments especially the linkages and springs. Please stop calling the breather vents impulse tubes. This engine has two breather tubes, A large and a small one. They are breather engine vents As part of the air pollution control system. Was this an OEM carburetor or a cheap chinese knock off??

@WaynePolcin 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. You are correct about the breather tube. I hade just finished working on a 2-stroke chainsaw engine and must have had that terminology stuck in my head. As I recall, I ordered the part from Amazon so I would expect it is a Chinese knockoff - it seems to perform well. Only time will tell. Since I made the video, I finally figured out how to remove the choke plate to get the choke lever to work properly so now I have a working OEM backup carb.