I was having an issue with my Toro MX5050 zero turn lawnmower cranking but not starting. The engine is a Kohler 7000 Series, KT735, 24 hp with smart choke. In this video I talk about the fix that I found and how I found it.
I dont have time to track down that stuff. I bypass everything by putting a jumper wire to the key switch. Also if they dont work when testing, I cut the plunger off.
I had this same issue. The mower would run if I took a jumper wire straight from the battery to the solenoid. Ended up replacing the ignition switch. That worked for a few months, then it happened again. Another ignition switch. Probably a short somewhere for me.
My Kohler has been shutting off and on for a few weeks finally had it down to starving for fuel and found a foam ear plug in gas tank was getting ready to yank on that solenoid hooky do
The 7000 series likes to burn up coils. Run a ground from the battery to the motor. I just did a video of how the charge controller/voltage reg. burns up easily, and I permanently fixed it. Lots of problems with the Kohler motor. They like the E3 sparkplugs too.
What exactly do you mean by "they like E3 plugs....."? I have a 2016 Cub Cadet 60" zero turn and now tackling the maintenance on my own and was looking at the E3 spark plugs for mine but didn't buy any that day. I wasn't sure about them. E3, Good or bad? I'm here trying to figure out why it won't turn over.
@@jennifermatoy8633 the coils that supply spark to the spark plugs. Documented many problems and Kohler has updated coils. My thoughts Kohler should have done it right the first time.
@@TheClintmeister I'm pretty sure that's what mine is just a 2016. Sounds like a job I probably shouldn't do. I'll have my son do the coils but while at Tractor Supply getting oil, filters , etc was looking at plugs. I have 2 different types of plugs I can use. One was the E3 and all they had in stock but also had another Plug made by Kohler but I didn't see that one. Is the Kohler an E3 too? If not which one should I use? Thank you for the quick reply.
Thank You Mine 61" Z Master commercial and when it runs fine on the right tank but the left tank it after cutting for about 15 or 20 minutes. Gas it will start acting up and eventually die so I've got some kind of a fuel issue and I'm going to check this right here to see if this could possibly be at Monza Kohler 28
At 4:19, the rubber hose you see I know connects to the bottom of the air filter housing but where is it coming from and is it the crank case vent hose? Mine is putting oil in the carb.
My Kohler 28 is acting up right now seems like when I first start it and start cutting it's good about an hour into it starts backfiring and popping like it's running out of fuel and then both tanks are got plenty in it
@@davidreasons9730 Check the governor adjustment, throttle adjustment, make sure all the bolts are tight and not loose and make sure the carburetor doesn’t have dirt in it, it’s acting like a clogged fuel filter
@@davidreasons9730 I had the same issue with my john deere and changed the ignition coils and now it runs like new. Really cheap and easy fix took me about 20 min
I think we have pretty much the same set up. Mine is not getting fuel to the filter unless my gas tank is 100% full. About 2 minutes after starting is uses a few ounces of fuel and my line to my filter will not flow any gas. As soon as I refill my gas it will then flow and run again for a few minutes. My gas line enters my tank from the top side. Any advice?
Sounds like there possibly could be a crack or slit in it somewhere near the top. Once the fuel level drops below it, it starts pulling air and loses suction. Like a straw when it’s got a hole in it.
Well I still have power to the fuel solenoid so that plug wont apply here. Would anyone know a solution to: Cranks but wont start. Fuel solenoid working with key on, both spark plug produce spark. Carb, fuel filter, fuel pump changed. Wont Start. Starts with starter fluid, then dies. TIA
I experienced the same thing on a tiller when I had installed a new aftermarket carburetor. I replaced it with a genuine Honda carburetor specific to the engine model, and it ran perfect.
When you turn the key could you get the fuel solenoid to actuate at all? Like did you hear the click? I just wondered if it would still click at that low voltage but not fully retract like it's supposed to.....
Hi Wes, I have the same carburetor as you a Walbro LMC. I am having surging problems, but luck on finding any adjustments. Have you run across any adjustments? Walbro has none.
I tried your recommendation today. Didn’t work 😞. It will not work unless there is pressure pulling up on the plug. I fooled with it for hours and the only way I could get it to stay working was to pull up on the plug using a zip tie through holes in the frame just above it.
@@Wes_Barton there is awire from switch with12v to solenoid if that lead has no volts bad switch--------m lead leaving switch this same wire gos other places also