Kawasaki Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement, FR691V on Gravely Zero-turn Mower

How to replace a Kawasaki crankshaft oil seal on a FR691V engine. If your engine is leaking this is probably the issue. Seals and tools used below. Check out the Kawasaki playlist to help with allll of your Kawa issues!
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[@waltermajor8196]

Before going to all the trouble of removing the crankcase cover: try screwing two or three sheet metal screws into old seal and pulling it out with prys or a slide hammer

[@MowerMike]

I like it

[@doug1124816]

Agreed. I drilled a hole in the old seal. Inserted the hook of a turnbuckle into the hole. Put a screwdriver through the eye on the opposite end of the turnbuckle and it popped off.

[@coreyscott4283]

So you were able to replace that seal without taking the whole crankcase off? If I can avoid taking it off the frame that would be ideal.

[@edt2572]

Thats exactly what I was thinking as I was watching this waste of time unfold.

[@JFL829]

We enjoyed the session and the tips on putting the new seal in with packing the grease putting it back in flush and even showing your mistakes. Reality is the best. We do enjoy you showing us what to do and not to do.

[@MowerMike]

Glad you enjoyed it. I tend to screw up a lot but I show it all

[@terrencebradley5417]

What would a fair charge be from a shop be?

[@coreyscott4283]

Great video man! Even better you’re from Texas 🤘🏻 always good to have a fellow Texan showing how’s it’s done. My son and I about to attempt taking his Gravely Briggs motor down.

[@MowerMike]

That is awesome. Such a cool project to work on with you son, glad I could give some guidance. I have a several other videos on this same engine. If you are taking it off may as well replace the piston rings and clean up the heads while you are at it. The rings wear out after 600 hours or so. Good luck and feel free to ask questions as you get into it.

[@t.j.ludwick5914]

I’ve found putting the engine mount bolts in their holes and using a wheel puller to work very nicely for getting the crankcase cover off without worry of damaging the cover or block. Just apply a bit of pressure and let it sit for a bit and let the pressure do the work. Worked like a charm for me.

[@MowerMike]

Interesting can’t picture it but if it works it works.

[@paulkruger7172]

Why not just block wood no old seal?

[@MowerMike]

Well a block is square and a seal is round

[@Appalachian_Asshole]

You must have been high when you answered his question. That block was round well more of a cylinder shape really. Until it was sent it to the mill. But that's not what Paul meant he wasn't insisting to use the block as a gasket he was referring to using the square block to tap the seal into place or until flush. I'm so glad I was able to help clear up that miscommunication there.

[@MowerMike]

@@Appalachian_Asshole Yep totally blown. Thanks for explaining that wood comes from round trees.

[@louboccanfuso9632]

I very much appreciate these videos as I will have to do the rings on my FR691, and your series is super helpful. However, I don't think the main oil seal was supposed to be packed with grease the way you did it. The way I am reading the manual, grease is only packed in the groove that contacts the drive shaft. Packing grease in the inner channel the way you did might block the flow of oil back through the drain hole.

[@MowerMike]

You maybe right. Good luck it is a fun job.

[@BevanFarmTexas]

You should make a video where you do maintenance on your neighbor's Gravely ZT 44HD!

[@MowerMike]

Haha greattt idear!

[@markwinnicki8802]

it's called a sump cover

[@Mark_Harmon35]

What is that plug beside k12 lettering on it??Not sure how old urs is but i have a 2010 that is leaking at that plug but mine dont look like that one. Mine is flat lookin plug. Dealer dont kno what it is.

[@kodiebrouillette596]

Can you swap from a 1” crankshaft to a 1”1/8 crankshaft on a fr691 As29?

[@MowerMike]

If it is going on a mower than no because your PTO is meant for the stock crank

[@user-uj2bw5xh9f]

I have a Kawasaki 850X with that particular gasket leaking. I want to give it a go but I’m worried about when that cover comes off, interior parts going everywhere….. anyhow…. Great video, I like your style. By the way, did the engine run without leaking? I need to know.

[@MowerMike]

It runs great now. If you want my piston ring video in this series I start it at the end. No leaks so far

[@user-uj2bw5xh9f]

@@MowerMike that’s great Mike. I really enjoyed your video. I think I’m going to give it a shot and see if I can do it. It’s a good engine and that’s all it needs. I was thinking I might have to buy a new one which is over $2000 so I’ll certainly give this a try. Thanks again.

[@MowerMike]

@@user-uj2bw5xh9f You may want to put new rings on it if you are going that far. I have all the videos you could need.

[@user-uj2bw5xh9f]

Mike. So I followed your video on my FX 850 V Kawasaki, engine 27 hp and followed your video to a T and I DID IT. It worked, and the motor does not leak and runs great. I really appreciate the help to take on this challenge because I was a little nervous about going inside an engine. Thanks again.

[@MowerMike]

@@user-uj2bw5xh9f Very cool, just can’t be afraid to dive in

[@user-ye8my1yu4w]

Why take the oil sump off ? Just pull the seal and replace it. That is way too much work just for a seal. A couple screws in the old seal and pry or pull it out.

[@MowerMike]

Why do you care?

[@kenj.8897]

You can't argue with a fool

[@matt123231]

If the final torque value is 20 ft-lbs torque in sequence to 10 ft-lbs then re torque to you final torque value of 20 in sequence again to guarantee you dont fck it up not even going to address the fact that the entire motor is rocking while you do it. But good on you because you will probably get away with it on a small motor.

[@ddbtdd]

I work like Mower Mike except i do a lot more cussing.

[@MowerMike]

Haha I let the occasional curse word slip in the shop.

[@scotty362100]

So you weren't smart enough to take the crankcase cover off with the crankshaft output pointing up - - - - like the directions show! Another "nice" (insert sarcasm here) how to video. LMFAO

[@MowerMike]

I can’t believe they even let me post videos online.

[@scotty362100]

@@MowerMikeThey obviously have set a really low bar!

[@coreyscott4283]

@@MowerMikepeople are di*ks for no reason. Have to comment on something so someone besides their mom living upstairs gives them notice.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Buy Kohler 7000 series Engine..only way to go

[@MowerMike]

There are a ton of ways to go, loosen up my man!