Used 17Hp Kawasaki FH500V engine off a JD LX277. In good shape, compression is good, at 110/105 lbs. Starts easily, no smoke, no leaks, runs strong, no odd noises. Hours on engine was 678.0. Just mount up and add fuel, oil, oil filter.
Engine is complete, comes with shaft bolt, but dose not come with the muffler, pto, fuel, hour meter, or oil. Drive shaft is 1" in Dia, and 3 5/32" in long, is keyed and threaded.
The oil drain can be mounted on either side of engine.