Ty Korrigan

One thing about the 37hp Vanguard Efi was the number of engines that failed due to running out of oil. Often with the space of a blade change so 40hrs I found to my cost. I myself came very close twice to this yet the oil pressure sensor did not pick this up resulting in several reported cases of total engine failure not covered by warranty because you are supposed to check your oil level daily. Well, any engine in the 21st century that requires a daily oil check must be very poorly engineered indeed. Since the introduction of the 40hp version, internet chatter concerning 37hp Efi engine issues has been nonexistent.

At one point, I was on the phone to GA Groundcare getting them to disconnect the O2 sensor live to prove to the Efi mechanic that it was not the source of the problem.

Hey ! I'm no gloater, so no schadenfreude from me ! The only positive I can get behind is that now someone respected and vocal is now able to recount his own Efi woes. It's not like Efi is a new tech either. Cars have had Efi since the 80's Just why the ECU software requires regular updates is beyond all ken. It's not as though it's connected to the internet and subject to viruses. Nor is the engine self tuning to any meaningful degree. It seems to me to be a weird ploy to get you to use dealers. Dealers who are virtually nonexistent by the way. Keep us informed, no shame in letting rip on here. At least the mechanic was knowledgeable and honest.

I previously found that no local 'moto-culture' the usual small engine outfits wanted to touch Efi. Whilst my area is thick with diesel mechanics serving the agricultural and construction industries. I do know that Kohler have a large office in Brest. Perhaps contacting them to find a dealer local to you ?

Did ya fix it ?

They call him "Diggerless Dempsey" which is better than than "Dégeulass Dempsey" Few will understand this play of words...

Thanks, which brand are these ? I've tried expanding the image but can't read the details.

Mine uses a remote. If I lose it, it is relatively easy to replace and partner up.

Thanks, I've just looked but can't see it. Could you message me with the link ? Tyres are half worn anyway.

O.K, reporting back. So, it's been useful putting the chipper away and for positioning on hard standing and gravel. Off road on a clients lawn, slight problem. This is due to the rollers requiring more purchase when the tyres are slippery. One roller slips a little so I'm constantly having to adjust the direction but it got into a garden and back out across a damp lawn without leaving a mess. Saved us a long unhappy drag though so I still count it a success. Now to get the the rollers repositioned or perhaps a meatier set of tyres...

Does using the diesel block mean that the stroke is longer so revs slower with more torque ?

Or E85 which is only 67.5 cents per litre, a euro less than SP98

This popped up on my FB feed. 39 тыс. просмотров · 14 тыс. реакций | You're not losing your spark... WWW.FACEBOOK.COM You're not losing your spark my friend I can relate to this condition, it makes more sense rather than simple depression.

Clearly not oiling right, you need to focus on your maintenance regime before blaming the lack of a sparkplug for a lacklustre performance... 😂

Something tells me that a fresh sparkplug might not change it's fortunes overnight...