my fx600v 20 hp is using oil . When i start it there is a small puff of smoke and any thing over 3/4 throttle looks like we are trying to fog for...

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my fx600v 20 hp is using oil . When i start it there is a small puff of smoke and any thing over 3/4 throttle looks like we are trying to fog for mosquitoes Can you help?

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Hi Jay,

Did this problem started after you had an oil change?

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

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Customer

i replaced the intake manafold gaskets because one had blowen out and the mower was runing on one cilinder

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Customer

if you can respond at 8:00in the morning i will be here

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

how many liters of oil did you put in to the engine? 

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Customer

1.7 with a new filter

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

there might be an oil leakage past the valves into the cylinders. Its a burned oil. Pull the plugs and inspect for oil fouling.  

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Customer

OK i willcheck that and get back to you .   THANKS!

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Alright. I will wait for your next message. 

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Customer

One plug is fouled. I guess one or both valve guides are bad, is this something I need special tools to do the work?

Or, should I take it to a small engine repair shop?

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Customer

Thank you for your help!!

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Customer

Where can i get a repair/shop manual for my engine?

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Hi Jay,

Cant find the repair manual and it might not be available on the internet for public download. All i can find is the user manual. Please click the link below. 

http://www.kawasakienginesusa.com/sites/default/files/manuals/99920-2257-03_FX481V-541V-600V_English.pdf

 

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Dear Jay , It was a pleasure helping you with your Kawasaki issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.
Issue identified : engine exhaust producing smoke when started
Solution Implemented : chat with cx and he said he replaced the intake manifold gasket. told cx to check the coils and inspect for oil foiling. cx found one plug fouled. told cx to bring the unit to nearest repair shop for engine overhaul. Answer accepted. 
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Customer

 OK  I was looking for tho valve to rocker arm clearance specs

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Hi Jay,

You can contact discount online parts for the exact lawnmower parts that you need. Their phone number is ***-***-**** .

Here's the link to their website.

https://discountonlineparts.com/lawnmower/

 

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Here's the valve clearance based on the manual.

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Customer

thank you   I am having the rebuild done where i bought the mower and will check valve clearances when i get it back 

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Elixir Cada
Kawasaki Mechanic

Alright Jay.

let me know if you have further questions.

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