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Bob

02-04-2004 11:36:52

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Check the flywheel sheer pin. If the sheer pin is bent,but not completely cut it will throw the timing off and make it run poorly,as you describe-run into this problem on a cub cadet with 12 hp Kohler several years ago-like to never figured it out. Hope this helps.

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Jim

02-04-2004 17:10:27

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Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Bob, 02-04-2004 11:36:52

Battery igntion, makes no differance where the flywheel key is at.

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Bob

02-04-2004 23:13:56

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Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Jim, 02-04-2004 17:10:27

Still sounds like a timing problem-running poor and back-fires alot. How are your valves? A burned
or warped valve might make it act like that. If I think of anything else I'll post it. If you solve your problem e-mail me the solution-you've got me curious. Good luck

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chris

05-23-2004 09:06:49

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Bob, 02-04-2004 23:13:56

Help anyone..... I have a kolher CV16S engine in a ford/new holland LS45H lawn tractor-- i don't know the year- runs great-but..... no power on any type of slope.. i mean no power. i can't seem to get the rpm's needed... even on the flats at full rpm, it sounds like i'm at about 3/4 speed. i've tried adjusting the cable but i still don't get the rpm that i need.. i know this engine is capable of more...also in reverse, it's dog slow... any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks-chris

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perry

02-05-2004 03:44:20

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Bob, 02-04-2004 23:13:56

alot of great info..ill start with the condenser,,and we will see what happens this week end. and how do i check valves in a k-series?i have done lots of briggs motors, but this kohler looks like a bugger to get to the valves. also i m having a hard time locating my timeing mark{where is it}....

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Bob

02-05-2004 16:50:21

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to perry, 02-05-2004 03:44:20

Perry,I've found Kohler k5 service manuals in downloadable pdf format at kohlerengines.com/servicemanuals-Read Mike's posting,he's got the timing marks,and just for me, check that flywheel key-I've been told it won't make any difference and maby it was a fluke or a coinsidence,but one old kohler seemed torun alot better once that bent key was corrected.And since I'm courious,once youget her runnin'let me know what did that fixed your problem, I'd like to know. Hope I came up with somthin' that helped-Bob

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Bob

02-05-2004 06:43:03

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to perry, 02-05-2004 03:44:20

Perry, To be perfectly honest, most of my experience is with Briggs and Tecumseh. Worked on a few Kohlers in Vo-Tech (in cub cadet tractors)about 15 years ago. They're tough engines,but they can be real buggers. Don't recall the timing specs off the top of my head,but I'll try to see if I can find them for you. Hope I can come up with something useful. Best Wishes.

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Mike

02-05-2004 08:03:13

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Bob, 02-05-2004 06:43:03

Timing mark is on the flywheel. Look through the 1/2 hole in the tin. There will be two marks indicated by a letter. I believe one is a T the other an S. T is top dead center where the points should just start to open. S is where the points gap should be checked to match the spec. I could have them swapped, since I do not have my book with me.
Mike

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Another Bob

02-07-2004 12:19:02

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Mike, 02-05-2004 08:03:13

NO!

The points should just start to open at the "S" mark.

The best way to set the points (AND the timing) is to use a timing light with the engine running. The "S" mark should be visible centered in the timing hole cover in the blower housing, using the timing light.

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perry

02-05-2004 18:30:27

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler headache in reply to Mike, 02-05-2004 08:03:13

ill be checking this all out this weekend,,,i hope i come up with something,,,,and i will check the flywheel key for ya bob,,i have had past promblems with bent and sloppy keyways...thanks

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wh604perry

12-16-2004 03:18:23

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler head in reply to perry, 02-05-2004 18:30:27

finaly changed the condenser and its runninig great. ran 3 hours plowing in driveway

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wh604perry

01-01-2005 12:18:53

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: my kohler head in reply to wh604perry, 12-16-2004 03:18:23

still running fine

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