Trying to get more info on my lawn mower engine...

[moneyisflying]

I just bought a 2003 Toro zero turn mower with a 72" deck. I know the engine is a Kawasaki, and it is liquid cooled, but I am trying to find out what exact engine is in it. Every time I do a search it pulls up newer models that are very different than mine.

Just trying to find the specs on it so I can further research how to maintain it with oil, oil filter, spark plugs ect.

My previous mower had the Kholer engine which I found what automotive oil filter fit (which saved a lot of money and worked perfect), how much oil and what weight ect. I was hoping to do the same on this one.

Anyone have any knowledge on this particular mower?

 

[Skin]

Toro has model and serial number decals on their machines. Do you have yours?

 

[jakemac]

The engine itself should have a model number on it somewhere.

 

[Skin]

The engine itself should have a model number on it somewhere.

Toro is pretty good about listing what model engine is on a frame by said frame model number, that's why I mentioned that first. Some of the engine numbers can be a bit obscure especially on the riders.

 

[jakemac]

Ahhhhh, that's why I stick to Briggs.

 

[gungatim]

Probably a FD series, what HP? I assume twin cyl, vertical shaft, liquid cooled, radiator on top? I can send you a service manual if you need it.

 

[moneyisflying]

Yeah radiator on top, can't find a sticker.

 

[moneyisflying]

Sorry if the pic is upside down (whenever I take a pic on my phone it's like this for some reason).

At any rate, this is the only stamp, sticker or info I can find.

 

[gungatim]

Looks like that may be the FD671D.

google that and you will find the service manual for the engine on many sites.

 

[moneyisflying]

The D model is diesel I believe. Mine is definitely gas.

 

[moneyisflying]

I googled the FD671D, and it doesn't look like mine. The engine itself looks "similar" but the air filter and radiator are in totally different spots.

 

[turbodave]

I'm going to guess it's an FD750D, looking up a 2002 Toro zero turn with a 72" deck and found the following info: http://www.jackssmallengines.com/Jacks-Parts-Lookup/Manufacturer/toro-pro/2515/2269

 

[moneyisflying]

You may be correct turbodave.

On Kawasaki's website, the engine looks different in the picture, but I believe it is the same FD750D engine.

Says I need 2.1 quarts of oil. Anyone know what weight oil I should run? SAE 30 maybe?

 

[moneyisflying]

Looks like 10W30 (after more research).

Hey thanks to all for the info.

 

[sberry]

Its a common filter. Auto parts store has it, don't recall the number at the moment.

 

[moneyisflying]

It was a NAPA filter on it. I just replaced it with another NAPA filter with the same number to make it easy.

I added the 2.1 quarts of oil, but the dipstick is showing a bit high (over the full mark). This was checked after I started it and let the oil fill up the oil filter. It's not a ton over the full mark, but I am wondering if the factory 2.1 quarts is too much.