I know this is an old video, but I just rebuilt the Kawasaki FD620D engine in my John Deere 425 mower that I purchased new in 1993. Upon initial crank after the rebuild the engine was hunting and would only run on about 1/2 choke. Someone on Facebook (was facebook even around when this video was originally created?) suggest cleaning the carb. I was scared as I didn't know how simple or complicated it was. Your video really help to dispell my fears and show that I could get in there and clean the ports and make sure that everything looked good. I put it back on and the engine ran just as badly, then I disconnected the venting solenoid that the early carbs on this engine had before the fuel shut off solenoid with the plunger, and it purrs like a kitten. Thanks for this video that saved me time and money in getting my JD 425 back running again.
Hey RD. I pulled my carb off my Argo conquest fd620d cleaned it all up. I need a new float bowl gasket and a carb base gasket. All the kits seem to have a paper gasket and i do believe argo sells a steel one. Is there any difference. I have read paper ones seal better.
I took my quad in for the 3rd time because it kept stalling after no success took carb apart myself only to find out that Suzuki now puts a filter on the needle & seat threw away never did it again ; Now your good to go ey have you put it through the Doctor exam in the bush .
Axle Bearings, Chains, Sliders, Oil Levels, Brakes....... Everything you would expect, lol. Also look at the cleanliness of the Tub, that might give you an idea of how the previous owner treated the machine.
thank you for making videos there great. Im going to try to mke a video or too on mantance if my kingquads. I hope they help someone the way you helped me. I pick up my new to me argo soon I cant wait.....
@MrMrtiki She's all good to go, but the kids all seem to be bringing caughs and sniffles home from school. Nobody wants to go for a ride with me right now :-)
RockDoctor07 my Kawasaki engine is in a John Deere 425 lawn tractor it may have different rods on the carb from other vehicles with that same engine in it I don't know
I know this is an old video, but I just rebuilt the Kawasaki FD620D engine in my John Deere 425 mower that I purchased new in 1993. Upon initial crank after the rebuild the engine was hunting and would only run on about 1/2 choke. Someone on Facebook (was facebook even around when this video was originally created?) suggest cleaning the carb. I was scared as I didn't know how simple or complicated it was. Your video really help to dispell my fears and show that I could get in there and clean the ports and make sure that everything looked good. I put it back on and the engine ran just as badly, then I disconnected the venting solenoid that the early carbs on this engine had before the fuel shut off solenoid with the plunger, and it purrs like a kitten. Thanks for this video that saved me time and money in getting my JD 425 back running again.
I love the 1993 Argo Conquest with plastic tracks and ROPS I just picked up. Runs great but the Kawasaki motor is new to me. Thanks for the video!
How do. I make sure the fuel & cylanoid hoses are correctly placed
Nice video thanks. Is there a reason that the fuel shutoff solenoid can't just be deleted and replaced with a threaded plug?
You can absolutely do that, I’ve seen a few plugged. If done though, you’re fuel can keep leaking out in the event of a rollover.
@RockDoctor07 Anytime would`nt have to ask me twice . ; I`m pondering a Hovercraft too should be cool.
Hey RD.
I pulled my carb off my Argo conquest fd620d cleaned it all up. I need a new float bowl gasket and a carb base gasket. All the kits seem to have a paper gasket and i do believe argo sells a steel one. Is there any difference. I have read paper ones seal better.
adamlocke85 I don't believe I've tried the metal gasket, but I have made paper ones out of material like cereal boxes. Worked in a pinch.
I took my quad in for the 3rd time because it kept stalling after no success took carb apart myself only to find out that Suzuki now puts a filter on the needle & seat threw away never did it again ; Now your good to go ey have you put it through the Doctor exam in the bush .
Why did you not show anything about adjusting the float on the carburetor
thank you your videos are great. Im looking a buying a 1994 conquest 20hp kawasaki. Is there anything you would recomend to inspect?
Axle Bearings, Chains, Sliders, Oil Levels, Brakes....... Everything you would expect, lol. Also look at the cleanliness of the Tub, that might give you an idea of how the previous owner treated the machine.
thank you for making videos there great. Im going to try to mke a video or too on mantance if my kingquads. I hope they help someone the way you helped me. I pick up my new to me argo soon I cant wait.....
Does the float pin supposed to be a tight fit or loose?
Loose, when the float bowl is put back on, the pin can’t slide out.
@MrMrtiki She's all good to go, but the kids all seem to be bringing caughs and sniffles home from school. Nobody wants to go for a ride with me right now :-)
are there any videos on TH-cam on how to disconnect the throttle linkage rods on this carburetor without bending them
john c
Not that I've ever seen. It can be done and is a pain in the butt. I will have to try to show that some time. Great question.
RockDoctor07 I would really appreciate it if you could do that I'm trying to get one apart without messing it up and I'm having problems
RockDoctor07 my Kawasaki engine is in a John Deere 425 lawn tractor it may have different rods on the carb from other vehicles with that same engine in it I don't know
john c
It will have to wait for a bit, I'm away now. Maybe an idea for this spring. Sorry, that's no help to you now...