slammer302 2,156 #51 Posted November 8, 2015 Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #52 Posted November 8, 2015 Spend $400 on something, just so you can bring it home and tear it apart! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #53 Posted November 8, 2015 slammer. moving fast on that. dont forget to report what you find. you got me worried. yikes....glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,776 #54 Posted November 8, 2015 I bet it was nice to have Elmo's help, eh? Good memories for the kiddos and something small enough that it's not intimidating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #55 Posted November 8, 2015 @shallowwatersailor " Kohler does sell an access panel kit that you can install to gain access for cleaning without removing the engine. It needs to come out though to install the kit"I've searched for the kit with no luck, you don't happen to have a link, do you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #56 Posted November 8, 2015 Here is the link for the accessories catalog. The correct name is "Blower Housing Clean Out Panels" and are on page 18. Part # 25 755 20-Shttp://www.kohlerengines.com/accessories/landing.htmKohler made it a bit difficult as there are internal baffles within the Blower Housing. Here is a photo of an engine with them installed and the panels themselves. A template to cut the hole is included. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #57 Posted November 8, 2015 Ordered, thanks. $15 plus shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #58 Posted November 8, 2015 I'm pretty sure i can make those at work on a cnc plasma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #59 Posted November 9, 2015 Got the motor back in today and it started right up but found a oil leak coming from the oil filter went ahead and changed the oil and filter it needed it anyway and also changed the trans filter put a WIX on it and through away the fram filter also put a new fuel filter on it too i'm glad to report that it is running good just need to finish cleaning the rest of the side panels and screens and it will be time to move on to the deck witch needs a new belt put on it and a little bit of welding done to one of the hangers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #60 Posted November 9, 2015 Here is the link for the accessories catalog. The correct name is "Blower Housing Clean Out Panels" and are on page 18. Part # 25 755 20-Shttp://www.kohlerengines.com/accessories/landing.htmKohler made it a bit difficult as there are internal baffles within the Blower Housing. Here is a photo of an engine with them installed and the panels themselves. A template to cut the hole is included. What is behind there? Is it safe to cut them on the engine, or do you need to pull the engine to install them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #61 Posted November 9, 2015 Access panels seems to me, that wouldn't help much, and a pain to put on. Looks to me like you couldn't really get to much, just being able to open up the ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #62 Posted November 9, 2015 I think they would help so you can take the water hose or air blower to it but if you really want to get it good and clean i would think you still need to pull the whole cover off but i could be wrong and i know its a pain to pull the whole engine but i was able to get it clean and give everything a good inspection 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #63 Posted November 9, 2015 I bought those access panels last year, never pulled the motor, the mord I look at it and study it I am starting to wonder if its worth it or not. Like posted before me,,what can yoh actually get to? I wish there was a better idea cause I bet I have a ton of minute grass clippings in there. Dam man .. oh, By the way slammer, good job, but ck on that filter, make sure those micro openings will give the right amount of juice Flow, dont want to see you Cook something after doing a great job.Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #64 Posted November 9, 2015 I'm looking at the oil filter package and i don't see micro openings rating on it probably going to get a kohler filter for it anyway it was well past time for a oil change it will get another one soon the fuel filter and oil filter was gave to me buy the PO and he also gave me a new gates belt for the deck but i'm going to try and exchange it for a gates green belt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #65 Posted November 9, 2015 zzzzzzzzzzz,,,,tell me more....what is the "correct" micro openings rating?....maybe I need to read the manual??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #66 Posted November 9, 2015 zzzzzzzzzzz,,,,tell me more....what is the "correct" micro openings rating?....maybe I need to read the manual??? Didn't see anything in the manual about micro openings i think i'll call it good Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #67 Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) zzzzzzzzzz,,,,tell me more....what is the "correct" micro openings rating?....maybe I need to read the manual??? thats maybe something to find out. Maybe? The only reason I posted that is when I first joined some guy did a oil and filter change on his trans, cooked the eaton 1100. He specifically stated getting the wrong filter did it, when he checked the filter openings were to small and starved the trans of proper lubrication. That burned into my mind. I only get the factory recommended filters. These tractors are to pricey to cook. But, its a free world to do what you want, just sayin is all.Glenn FILTER MEDIA Filter media can be made of cellulose or fibrous materials, or synthetic materials designed especially for this purpose. Media in an engine's primary filters pull out particles as small as 25 to 30 microns (a typical average human hair is about 45 to 70 microns in diameters). Secondary filters do better - down to 5 or 10 microns - but also add restriction to the flow Edited November 9, 2015 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #68 Posted November 9, 2015 OOOHH i thought you were talking about the engine oil filter Glenn I'm good on the trans filter just bought it today its the same one i run on my other horses and haven't had any problems 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #69 Posted November 9, 2015 OOOHH i thought you were talking about the engine oil filter Glenn I'm good on the trans filter just bought it today its the same one i run on my other horses and haven't had any problems lol, sorry slammer, sometimes i dont post things to clear. Sweet job your doing so far, cant wait to hear your opinion on it when your done. I really like mine and i know from comments other owners do to. Matter of fact, you had me in the garage tonight with the turtle wax on the hood. Trying to get that shine up.glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #70 Posted November 9, 2015 Cleaned up really nice. There are sometimes when I wished I would have kept my 518, but when I am reminded that the engine needs to come out, to keep the back fins clean, I then come back to reality. It's not that I am not mechanically inclined, it's the space and tools.After the purchase of the Sovereign 18, I wonder why Toro did not give the back side of the engine more room to keep the fins cleaned out? The Simplicity is simple, just take a little wand and attach to air compressor, blow out the fins.RC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #71 Posted November 9, 2015 Got the deck on today it works well but is louder than I like Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #72 Posted November 9, 2015 Deck should not be that loud. Possible deck bearing going out?RC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #73 Posted November 9, 2015 I'm sure all of them need replaced all are a bit worn Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #74 Posted November 9, 2015 Access panels seems to me, that wouldn't help much, and a pain to put on. Looks to me like you couldn't really get to much, just being able to open up the ends. Panels are easy as they sit on the ridge of the blower housing. I used thumb screws with hex heads. The problem is the left cylinder from the driver's seat. There is a baffle in the way that blocks access from the top. It gets the airflow first so all of the fine particles collect there, especially if it is oily. The access panel allows you go straight in.The Simplicity Legacy is even worse. The engine HAS to come out because the back is right up against the firewall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowmobileaddict 403 #75 Posted November 10, 2015 All the factory belts cross reference to standard off the shelf ones that are like $10-15 bucks each I'll send you a chart with the generic belt numbers. Been using blue kevar ones for years and they run great.toro selling a 12 dollar belt for 50 is a joke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
