Vent tube? ........

 

i also noticed some black stuff (i'm guessing oil) that seems to be coming out near the spark plug/wire. This green tube runs right by there. I'm wondering if they are related at all? I really have no idea here.

 

If your engine is a Kawasaki, I think it is a vent tube.

 

It has to be a vent tube but we have no kawi's............
Can't remember any on the kohlers.............

 

thanks guys

what about the leak near the spark plug and wire? Does anyone know what could be causing this and how to fix it? I'm already behind due to all this rain, so I'd rather not have to take it in to the shop. Thanks again

 

I think it there answer to the oil draining problem on the hp?????But you might just want to ask them.
John

 

Didn't quite understand that John.............

 

From what i remember, when you drained the oil on an hp it would go all over. But i can be wrong. My friends new lawn tractor came with a hose to put on the oil drain plug so it would go into a can and not all over the engine plate. My gravely 's 15 Kohler had a hose clamped on it too you would pull it out and put it into what you used to collect the oil.
John

 

gotcha, but the leak is on the other side

 

Originally posted by Expert Lawns
gotcha, but the leak is on the other side

post this in the exmark forum for help.

 

I gave it a try, nothing showed up

 

hello
the tube is a vent tube i sell and work on the exmark so i know
a few tears ago the hp lazer had a problem, they went boom
that is the reason for the tube now the oil leak? just start pulling the shrouds off a take a look i have had a lot of kaws leaking latley some of them i cant stop no matter what i do
good luck

 

Definitely check your heads to make sure they aren't leaking. This can save you a whole lot of headache if you know ahead of time. Oh yeah, congratuklations on the Lin-Cor Plaza thing.

 

Did you used to mow it Runner?

 

That was a friend of mine that did that. He had it for a few years. We did the plowing on it.
All I can say, is that for them to switch over, especially at this time of year, the price must have been right! Is that someone you know, or did you just happen to bid that?
Anyway, we went through there afterwards, and I must say, we both agreed. You did a nice job in there! Keep it up, and good luck with it!
I DO just want you to know, that there is no bad feelings with my friend that was doing it, and he doesn't mind at all. He is a great guy, and is way bigger (as a person) than that. you'll perhaps meet him, sometime.

 

Thanks for the compliments Runner. The lady there named Stacey is an aquaintance of the family. We got to talking one day and she mentioned that they were not in a contract with any lawn company but had someone that was doing it, and they were now accepting bids for the 2004 season. I do admit that it was a bit late for commercial accounts to be makind decisions. She in no way hinted that she was dissatisfied with her current company. She asked for a bid, and I gave her one. The only part that stinks (literally) is emptying the garbage cans up near the store fronts. I found 2 diapers. Completely full of baby matter. It got on my pants and I smelled all day long. Anyways, it's good to know that his take on this is a positive one. It's all just friendly competition. SOunds like a really good guy. Be sure to pass the story on about teh diaper, he can have a good laugh at my expense!

 

Originally posted by Expert Lawns
Thanks for the compliments Runner. The lady there named Stacey is an aquaintance of the family. We got to talking one day and she mentioned that they were not in a contract with any lawn company but had someone that was doing it, and they were now accepting bids for the 2004 season. I do admit that it was a bit late for commercial accounts to be makind decisions. She in no way hinted that she was dissatisfied with her current company. She asked for a bid, and I gave her one. The only part that stinks (literally) is emptying the garbage cans up near the store fronts. I found 2 diapers. Completely full of baby matter. It got on my pants and I smelled all day long. Anyways, it's good to know that his take on this is a positive one. It's all just friendly competition. SOunds like a really good guy. Be sure to pass the story on about teh diaper, he can have a good laugh at my expense!

Always bring a flat shovel-----John

 

Originally posted by John Gamba
Always bring a flat shovel-----John

this would have dripped over the sides. I needed a laddle