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Grasshog · #11 07-10-2001, 08:14 PM

Kent, Gravely are the only one"s I know of that offer Robin motors. I kind of wish the others would start.

LES · #12 07-12-2001, 12:12 AM

I work for a large equipment dealer in north central ILL and we are a Kawi, Kohler, Honda, Briggs, Tech, well you get the picture. I have to say that we have had the best luck with the Kawi. by far. Kohler has had a large amount of problems with head gaskets and oil leaks. On some models where regular thorough cleaning is difficult, Kohler has had problems with over-heating due to all the dirt sticking to any and all oil seepage. Hope this info helps.:blob3:

rickyd · #13 07-12-2001, 08:24 PM

thanks for all the many responses and good info. this really is the best site i have seen for "useful" info i decided to get a gravely with a 25hp kawi, liked the way it handled and has a hydrolic deck lift and a full floatation seat for less than exmark, grasshopper ,scag ,etc. anyway, thanks again !!! rick

LAWNGODFATHER · #14 07-15-2001, 08:00 PM

all engines in differnt areas experiance diff. problems in diff areas

howhever I had a Kohler 22 hp and had nothing but problems with it

I curently have several Kohlers and have no problems incuding the 25hp hor.

and yes if you set the idle at 3650 it will put out 25hp

rja · #15 07-16-2001, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by LES
I work for a large equipment dealer in north central ILL and we are a Kawi, Kohler, Honda, Briggs, Tech, well you get the picture. I have to say that we have had the best luck with the Kawi. by far. Kohler has had a large amount of problems with head gaskets and oil leaks. On some models where regular thorough cleaning is difficult, Kohler has had problems with over-heating due to all the dirt sticking to any and all oil seepage. Hope this info helps.:blob3:

How do you clean the motor? On my Kohler 25h, it looks like you could spray engine cleaner around the head fins and hose off (on a cold motor of course) but I would be worried about getting some of the electrical stuff wet that is under the flywheel. Removing the shrouds is a major task. What would you recommend? Thanks, Rich