17 HP KAWI Replacement tips

[ky-lawn-guy]

I am about to replace the engine on my Exmark TTHP. The engine is a 17 HP KAWI with recoil start. I believe i am going to order the engine from the smallenginewarehouse.com. I would appreciate any tips before I start to take the old engine off and replace it with the new unit.

[khouse]

try to buy an exact replacement engine. if your not real confident then take pictures of the old engine so you will have a referrance in installing the new engine.

[Restrorob]

The only thing I can add to khouse's post is remove the crankshaft components before removing the engine. This way the engine is stable while trying to pull them off.

[J&R Landscaping]

It would be helpful to drown the crankshaft pulley in WD40 or fluid film or lube job or something comparable. I would recomend doing this for at least 2 days minimum before you attempt to remove the pulley.

[Restrorob]

It would be helpful to drown the crankshaft pulley in fluid film .


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[steve45]

Put oil in it before you start it!