Replacing Kawasaki FC420V

[Longstar]

I have a locked up Kawasaki FC420V motor on my 36" Scag WB. I have been told that I could buy a Kohler CV15 that would replace it and be a direct bolt on with no modifications. How true is that?

I am not a gear head, so any suggestions would be welcomed. I would like to replace it with the Kawasaki, but it is a few hundred dollars more than the Kohler. So if the Kohler would fit just fine, and it has a little more HP, then I am all for it.

[locutus]

If you are going to "lock up" engines, better a Kholer than a Kawasaki.

[Green Care]

Push come to shove it may be a hole off you can drill this.

Not 100% sure make it work or pay.

[Jason Pallas]

Yeah - the bolt patterns are the same for the Kaw and the kohlers.

[fixer67]

Remember to check the crankshaft size and length. The wiring will have to be changed over to match. In fact the wiring may be your biggest problem. I say go for it. For me Kohlers are easier for me to work on than Kaw. Just remember to check that crankshaft.

[exmarkdude]

I did the same thing and I had to change the electric and that was it...no big deal!