
HT23 Maintenance
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 06:47 AM
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 07:14 AM
I've also used sea foam once and the stuff worked great for me. The old "if it ain't broke don't fix it" has worked well for me over the years. Fluids and filters are all I usually need from time to time
Good luck and post some pics when you can
Mike
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 08:33 AM
Best thing I can tell you is to use the OEM filters it came with as they are all still available. I use NGK spark plugs in mine and 30W Kohler oil in the motor. UTF or universal tractor fluid in the hyro is what I have been using for yours in mine with good luck. You will need around 2 1/2 gallons for the hydro and 3-4 quarts for the motor. Go to a local mower shop for the filters as they may have them in stock but if not we carry all the filters here and in stock and it may only run a couple bucks more for OEM vs aftermarket. But if you want aftermarket Rotary filters are a good choice and made in the USA. I would stay away from Fram as they are no where near the quality they once was.
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 08:47 AM
Any idea what the ngk, or stock plug # is so I can cross it or get the ngk's?
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 08:47 AM
Baldwin are also highly rated filters. I have used them for several years in everything. If you go aftermarket make sure your hydro filter is for hydraulic system as they have better filtering qualities that a standard oil filter, or so my Baldwin supplier told me.
Any parts store that has NGK plugs can cross over from Chmpion or any other brand.
Edited by chieffan, November 16, 2015 - 08:49 AM.
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 09:23 AM
Any idea what the ngk, or stock plug # is so I can cross it or get the ngk's?
NGK # B-6L Stock # 3212
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 09:23 AM
For Kohler I always recommend using Genuine OEM parts as others stated above.
The NGK is what all shops recommend to replace the champions on these Kohler twins , Believe the Cross is B6L off the top my head
The Kohler oil is what I now run in all my equipment , they have a special formula designed for the small engines with Zinc added.
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 09:39 AM
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 09:48 AM
I'm going to go all oem filters, kohler oil, and ngk plugs. Now I just have to pick up hydro fluid or utf. Thanks everyone!
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 07:20 PM
NGK # B-6L Stock # 3212
Will that plug work on the 19.5 twin kohler too?
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 07:26 PM
Will that plug work on the 19.5 twin kohler too?
Magnum twin takes the same according to my Kohler Book, also a Autolite 216 works
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 07:51 PM
Run Autolite 216's in my Kohler twins for years , like the plug, however two of my K582's and one of my K532's have the 5/8" (16mm) peanut plug Champion RV 17YC or equivalent, I run Autolite 26's I believe in theseMagnum twin takes the same according to my Kohler Book, also a Autolite 216 works
I like straight 30wt Shell Rotella year round ( says still has the zinc for the flat tappets) if in heated building for winter
Napa Gold 1764 ( has the hex nut on end) for oil
Wix 51307 for hydro
Brad Penn universal hydro fluid 501-7352
Run this combination in 1886's HT20's and 23's and have done so for quite a while now, no complaints or criticisms
Edited by WrenchinOnIt, November 16, 2015 - 07:54 PM.
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Posted November 16, 2015 - 09:02 PM
Edited by blackjackjakexxix, November 16, 2015 - 09:03 PM.
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