hard starting Kolher command 17

tractorguy2 · Mar 28, 2015

I have a Kolher command 17 that will not start cold without either. Starter is
cranking the engine over well. The choke is working. I thought it acted like
the intake valve was too tight. It has hydraulic lifters so no adjustment on
the Valves.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Bob · Mar 28, 2015

Simple things FIRST... check for intake manifold or gasket leaks and verify that the choke is closing TIGHTLY.

I went through that with a Yanmar 3-cylinder in a DEERE 322 at the beginning of winter.

I thought is was the coldest-blooded thing ever 'til I took at close look at the choke, and adjusted the linkage and the plate position to get it to close tightly.

After that, it started easily at -10ºF.

tractorguy2 · Mar 28, 2015

The choke butterfly closes completely that was the first thing I checked. I did have it running today. It wasstillhardtostart after it warmed up.

hard starting Kolher command 17

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