Good video and thank for not snipping the plunger off the fuel stop solenoid. A lot of repair shops cut it off. That’s not a good thing to do ever and they should close their business. Your a good mechanic brother! Nice work
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
10 ай бұрын
100% agree. Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel.
@michaelfarris2556
10 ай бұрын
At least you stay positive and give the viewers a positive way of looking at how they can do it, too.
@dodgeguy999
10 ай бұрын
Brad you are the Man! My mower is a twin on your mower that your working on. Love my Lt2000 with the Kohler 17.5 . The problem that i had was it was sounding like it was running out of fuel. The gas cap seal had deteriorated and fell in the fuel tank. Flushed tank and replaced fuel filter back in businesses , Thank you so much. Your spot on! Terry P.S. Great tip on the solenoid .
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Terry!
@4Truth4All
3 ай бұрын
Great installment on the Kohler Command. I have two of them and they continue to run well after 25 years. The carbs are the only issues for me as they do have solenoid and float leakage issues. I installed fuel cut-offs to reduce fuel flow in to the engine through the carb when not running.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
3 ай бұрын
Nice to hear, you have taken care of your engines and they have served you well! Thank you for sharing. I agree, fuel shut off valves are a great addition.
@kellyhawk822
10 ай бұрын
Good job. I actually did away with the fuel solenoid and installed a fuel shut off valve on the fuel line. Just got to remember to shut the fuel off when finished
@sidneydaugherty4895
4 ай бұрын
How do you plug the hole? Ill get rid of mine.
@timjones2999
2 ай бұрын
Good video I don;t have this problem but watched because of the great information. You not only told us what you were going to do but more importantly you showed doing the actual work which some don't show they just tell you and never show their work. Great video, good work thank you.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind comment!
@bigred9796
2 ай бұрын
One of the best small engine diagnostic and repair videos ever seen! I’ve been working on small engines and cars , trucks etc, just out of enjoyment and necessity for decades and love learning from a true mechanic and especially someone that is meticulous about the job and the little details that make the difference. My friend recently reached out to me about a Kohler 18 hp not starting and after recommending the usual check for fuel and fire, I came across this fuel solenoid issue. Watched a couple videos and they bypassed or cut it off. I don’t work that way, there’s a reason for this component and why not fix it the right way? Thanks and will be following your other videos! You’re a true craftsman in your field!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment, sharing and supporting my channel!
@onefidget
Ай бұрын
Just fixed our 2007 Kohler courage! Thank you for the link to the part!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
Ай бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running! Thank you for the kind comment!
@KevinMn1
6 ай бұрын
That is a really clean mower!
@robertmailhos8159
10 ай бұрын
Great tip for the gas cap I've done the clipping of the tip in the anti back fire solenoid on my Briggs and Stratton 19.5 over Head valve engine on my.poulan XT mower
@MichelVeilleux-i8p
2 ай бұрын
You are really good!! Thank you!!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!
@demetriosa7646
Ай бұрын
I have the same motor. I had to replace my lifters as the tick was really loud and would take really long for it to go away. When I pulled out the lifters one didn’t have any spring tension downwards. It was completely frozen. I tried the seafoam trick and changing the oil to no avail. Pretty big job as you have to pull the head on that motor. It seems these motors are plagued with this issue. I didn’t want to have any issues with the cam so I fixed it.
@brandonkanowitz7244
10 ай бұрын
This mower looks brand new in the condition its in as if it was never used!
@phillangston5785
2 ай бұрын
You did a great job explaining your thoughts. Very informative.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
@crisprtalk6963
10 ай бұрын
The solenoid was not seized in the up position, so why is it that it was still preventing fuel flow?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
10 ай бұрын
It was enough to stop fuel flow as seen while trying to start machine.
@keithkilps8250
10 ай бұрын
Nice explanation and trouble shoot.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
10 ай бұрын
Thanks you
@georgehofgren6123
5 ай бұрын
Impressed you get so much done, brother 👏 👍 ~
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind comment!
@EivinSukoi
5 ай бұрын
Just the video I’ve been looking for , right to the point , I got a new sub here sir .
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
5 ай бұрын
Im glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and supporting the channel. It is greatly appreciated!
@stevenf1953
10 ай бұрын
great video! I think I learned a little more from you again. Thanks! Keep up the great work.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@bobjonson3634
2 ай бұрын
Nice work
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.
@hoosierdaddy8002
10 ай бұрын
One thing about kits. They are non returnable. Make sure your parts are correct.
@christophertreatmuniec1584
4 ай бұрын
thank you sir, cut that sucker off and running great! i'll order a new solenoid but riding right away now!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear your up and running!
@normanrankin9428
2 ай бұрын
You made me nervous with that gas soaked rag around possible sparks testing it, and the heat gun.
@auctionwheels
Ай бұрын
I tried removing but it just spins. My 1/2 in wrench doesn’t fit to remove
@burningshadowwolf5774
4 ай бұрын
Great video but I'm having a problem with it not turning over or anything. I turn the key and nothing it's just dead. Does anyone know what the problem could be
@neillillo4748
3 ай бұрын
YOU CAN DO IT !!!
@jamesbubnick
7 ай бұрын
Brad, Your videos are really helpful and well done. I wanted to ask you about the coil on a CV14T, do you know what resistance it should measure? I have a Scag that lost spark. I bought the replacement Kohler OEM ignition Coil 12-584-05 and neither worked, I actually returned the first one and the second one still didn't work. My original coil measured about 20k ohms. The OEM replacements measured at around 18.5k ohms. I took a coil off a CV15, it tested at 8.5K ohms and works just fine...the coil off the CV15 was a 12-854-01....
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
7 ай бұрын
You would need to get into the manual to find out what all the resistance readings are.
@jamesbubnick
7 ай бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I found them....7,900 to 18,400 ohms. ....I ordered a new coil from a different kohler retailer. hopefully this one works as I'm pretty shocked that 2 OEM Kohler coils both were bad.
@andrewking1414
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! What if my engine is so tight I can't turn it by hand? It spins when I turn the key over but not by hand
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
4 ай бұрын
First check the engine oil level. If your engine is spinning ok when you are using the key start. Most likely you are feeling the normal engine compression and the drag from the transmission drive belt that is running around the engine pulley.
@andrewking1414
4 ай бұрын
@JohnsonsSmallEngines I got it running! I could hear the click in the fuel shutoff solenoid but I unscrewed it and rescrewed it in and somehow the dang thing started. If you were to go buy a mower for half an acre around the 4k dollar mark what would you buy? I want a standing but they are 6k! Thanks so much! I have a 2008 42" troybilt colt xp! I'd be looking for 30" to 46" I guess
@sadbutwedidntstartit
6 ай бұрын
At about 7 minutes into the video in the back behind the solenoid and a little to the right it looks like the engine casting is cracked or it's a grease / dirt crooked line. Not that it is the problem but is it cracked or what ? Thanks
@georgehofgren6123
5 ай бұрын
Yeah I wondered the same thing....
@stormihogan7142
4 ай бұрын
Where in the world did you get the v shaped clip remover tool? Have looked for one forever.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
4 ай бұрын
Link is in the description below the video.
@MrOioi1989
26 күн бұрын
I just replaced my carb, basically same motor (15.5 hp). I'm having the same problem with not starting. New spark plug, new oil and filter, new fuel lines and filter, and now a new carb. Still won't start. It'll start if I drain the bowl, and then use a little ether to force it to start. It'll run continuously then until I shut it off. Then it won't start again. Any thoughts?? Thanks in advance. 😜
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
25 күн бұрын
Sounds like the choke needs adjusting?
@MrOioi1989
14 күн бұрын
so it turns out, it was a bad magneto! It would only"force start" with starting fluid, then it would run fine until I shut it off. So that made me think that it was getting ignition. But, after a couple more times, I couldn't get it to start at all, and it wasn't getting any spark. Bought a new $13 magneto off Amazon and......Viola!! She fires right up again! 😜
@Sartech3
2 ай бұрын
Question i have a club cadet with walbro carb it floods. Changed out needle i was told seat in carb is brass and not replaced. Now checked selonoid it works but it has no rubber cap on it like your pick in video and no oringon mine either. Put carb back together it still floods any suggestions?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
2 ай бұрын
Install a new OEM "original equipment manufacturer" carburetor.
@Sartech3
2 ай бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thanks
@kenbudd3
9 ай бұрын
I have a 22hp courage Kohler mower new fuel pump I an not pumping gas I checked compression it checks 70 lb on the right side but only 30 lb on the side that the fuel pump is on. I think it may need a valve gasket or a valve job. any ideas?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines
9 ай бұрын
Cannot guess, how many hours are on the engine. You should have a hour meter? Sounds like it is time to pull the head to see if it’s a valve not seating properly or if the valves look ok then you most likely have bad rings.
@594bolt
10 ай бұрын
My "genuine" Kohler oil filter was made in India.
@georgehofgren6123
5 ай бұрын
I have No problem w/the kit coming from Mexico... young Americans don't want to work in factories ~
@erniemoore2365
3 ай бұрын
Put your finger on and you will feel it click
@southtownsjoe32
4 ай бұрын
absolutely stupid part that leaves you stranded, disable & life is much better.......junk!
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