[85lebaront2]

I was just given a fairly complete (missing engine and PTO clutch) LS45, SN T1D0548, Component 715694016. It has a 48" deck and is in pretty fair condition other than the seat. I would like to find an owners manual for it, I can get the parts list on-line from one of the dealers I know. Here is the label, I will get some other pictures as I have time and post them on here.

 

[85lebaront2]

I was able to get the manuals I needed, now I just need to find a muffler, otherwise I will part it out. $500 + for a muffler is a bit steep. PN is 100-3543 Toro or TR100D3543 Ford/New Holland. If anyone has a good used one.

 

[mech1993]

What engine do you have in it?

 

[85lebaront2]

It currently doesn't have one, it was removed to be used on a zero turn. It should be a Kohler CV18S-61515. If I can find something to stick in the Statesman, I will take that Kohler CV20 and use it. Should be able to use the same muffler if I can find one.

 

[mech1993]

I have a muffler off of the kohler that originally came in my LS 55 it is an 18 hp V twin. Sorry don't know the exact model #, just ripped it out because it was seized. Anyhow, the muffler appears to be in fair to good condition. If you are interested I can get the engine specs and you can see if it what you need.

 

[85lebaront2]

I imagine it would fit, mine says it is an oval muffler, outlet points to left after passing through the screen. If you didn't get rid of the heat shield or reuse it, I would like to get that also, if not, just some good pictures so I can duplicate it. Thanks!

 

[85lebaront2]

I have a muffler off of the kohler that originally came in my LS 55 it is an 18 hp V twin. Sorry don't know the exact model #, just ripped it out because it was seized. Anyhow, the muffler appears to be in fair to good condition. If you are interested I can get the engine specs and you can see if it what you need.

Did you ever get a chance to look at that muffler? If it will fit I would be interested in buying it from you.

 

[mech1993]

Did you ever get a chance to look at that muffler? If it will fit I would be interested in buying it from you.

Sorry, been working like crazy lately. I should have a chance to look at it tonight. I will post a couple pics of it for you.

 

[85lebaront2]

Sorry, been working like crazy lately. I should have a chance to look at it tonight. I will post a couple pics of it for you.

Ok, work, isn't that a 4 letter word? I still haven't figured out how I had time to go to work.

 

[85lebaront2]

As promised a few more pictures of it. These were taken after cleaning it up a bit. The footrest pads were removed for cleaning after I found a good size ant colony under the right one. The hood is in decent shape, but there are a few cracked areas I am repairing.

 

[85lebaront2]

A couple more pictures now that the hood and grille are at least put together.

 

[85lebaront2]

mech1993, any chance to look at that muffler? I think I will be needing it. I scored a Kohler MV20 for $30 so will have something to stick on the Statesman so I can use the Kohler CV22 on the New Holland.

 

[mech1993]

Finally had a chance to get a pic of it for you. It is kinda rusty but no holes.

 

[85lebaront2]

mech1993, that looks like the earlier round one but should work. I did find a heat shield for it on eBay. What do you wnat for it?

 

[85lebaront2]

I did a temporary power of the frame to first verify that the $30 Kohler MV20 I picked up would run and second that the hydro on the New Holland worked.

It took some creative electrical work, the CV18 that belongs on it has a right rear mounted solenoid shift starter, the MV20 has a left rear mounted Bendix drive starter. I was able to use a pair of holes in the firewall to mount a starter relay, and so I wouldn't cut up the factory harness, added a short double female push on terminal section to the blue start wire. It isn't pretty, but it works.

Both tests were a success!

 

[mech1993]

mech1993, that looks like the earlier round one but should work. I did find a heat shield for it on eBay. What do you wnat for it?[/QUOTE

I have no use for it, that being said lets figure out what shipping is and you pay that and lets say $5 for the muffler. How's that sound?

 

[85lebaront2]

Sounds good to me. Address is: 12236 Wayne Ct. Exmore VA 23350
Let me know the final amount and how you want payment.

 

[mech1993]

I will go to the post office tomorrow and see if it will fit in a flat rate box and we can go from there.

 

[85lebaront2]

Sounds good to me. I stuck the CV22 on it today, so maybe I will have it operational sometime.

 

[85lebaront2]

Got the Kohler CV22 from the Statesman installed on the New Holland and running, Once I have the muffler I will be able to at least hear myself.