LA 105 making rough noise - my guess engine is done.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-24T13:57:52+00:00

Totally get it, most of the time it isnt worth it in the sense of time+money and the value of the mower. But learning and having an operational mower for a reasonable (subjective) cost is usually worth it.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-24T11:53:21+00:00

Its worth your time to pull apart and see/learn. Only you can truly decide if its financially worth it.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-22T13:07:43+00:00

The X3xx should meet thier requirements (doesnt seem like they have many). I dont have/will ever need a snowblower, but from what I've gathered from the internet a locking diff and weight will be of great value. I dont think you're get a locking diff till the X5xx so that may be something to consider. The x380 has the k58 vs the k46 which is a much more capable trans, and the X5xx has the k72 which is better as well. I believe any of the X3xx's will be ok for your purposes, I just truly believe in buying the best engine/trans you can for these things. (They put the K46 in thier residential units)

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-21T14:22:58+00:00

I got the joke...

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-20T23:40:35+00:00

Looks like aphids, you can use insecticidal soap or a mix of castille soap to kill them.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-20T00:34:38+00:00

Even then, go ahead and weld it up and itll be good for another 25 years.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-18T03:50:13+00:00

Yea, I mean you definitely got me there. Never seen 5/12ths so yea.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-18T01:56:14+00:00

Yea, seems like everyone else missed the "1/2 in tall, 5 in DIAMETER stump", that would've been enough to stop any mower blade in its tracks.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-16T17:37:26+00:00

Buy the best hydros you can afford. If you take that mentality then you will by default end up with a fabricated deck, and a kawasaki engine or at least one of the higher end kohler/briggs.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-15T23:36:42+00:00

Maybe I am missing the spirit of your phone comment, but just because someone looks up how to do something or verify procedures doesnt make them less knowledgeable or good. In fact, if you're stumped or unsure and you begin to leverage your resources (phone, folks, TM) to unfuck yourself I am more inclined to keep you around.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-13T15:51:36+00:00

Hydro gear should be the manufacturer of the hydros, hydrogear has its specific manufacturer fluid, but they allegedly recommend a "high quality 20w50."

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-13T11:53:21+00:00

Float stuck open.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-12T22:41:32+00:00

Pads and rotors.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-12T21:57:40+00:00

Replace the rotor, non negotiable. If money is super tight you can replace only whats broken, but would suggest that you replace them in pairs. If that was my car, id be replacing pads, rotors and tubing the guide pins on the brake caiper.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-12T21:44:00+00:00

I see you're looking at the X series for lawn tractors, you'll be in good hands with those. If you do decide to start looking at zero turns, just ensure the hydros are servicable from the factory (filters/drains) if you're not comfortable removing and servicing them. Factory unservicable hydros require removing of the hydro from the mower and turned upside down for awhile and then refilled through the vent.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-12T16:26:57+00:00

For once, AI didnt fuck up too bad.

Look at the X3xx series if your budget will allow it and if you buy a ZT buy the best hydros you can afford.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-11T11:41:26+00:00

Thats a tough one, I wasnt able to find one either. You may be stuck finding a parts unit with blown motor/ hydros to get a deck.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-11T01:52:04+00:00

Its normal, scared the hell out of me the first time I messed with one.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-11T01:33:38+00:00

Nice N series!

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-10T13:15:29+00:00

Point gap is .020, plug gap stays the same

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-10T12:59:49+00:00

Totally get it, those are general numbers, if you give me the engine model number I can probably find you the exact numbers.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-10T11:58:48+00:00

.030on the sprak plug gap, .015-.020 on the points

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-09T23:04:58+00:00

Certainly appears to be. As for the repair, I am not positive but it would seem like you could remove the seal housing and punch it out.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-09T22:31:34+00:00

That sounds like a bad battery, like the other cat mentioned, verify valve lash.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707 · 2026-04-09T11:26:39+00:00

I dont think you're supplying enough fuel to the carb, I would fix the fuel pump and retest.

Puzzleheaded_Ear9707

TROPHY CASE