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Economy 14hp Kohler engine trouble

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brodi3man

Not a wheel horse i know but hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have a 72 economy powerking w/ 14hp kohler when first starting, it doesn't like to stay running. I start it, back it out of the garage and it starts stahling out. I then have to baby it with starting fluid and work the throttle for a few minutes then its fine.

Any thoughts on what is causing this?

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WHC-125

I would start off with taking the carb off and cleaning it out really thoroughly and putting fresh gaskets in it and test it out. Also, a fresh plug as well and it should fix the problems you are having because it seems like the carb is gunked up.

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brodi3man

Thanks WHC! I'll give that a run and see what happens.

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brodi3man

Just wanted to drop a picture in for you all. I know a post is 1000times better with a pic. :thumbs2:

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stevebo

I have the sister machine however it is a 1969 with hydro lift. I agree with Chris that you may have some gunk in the carb bowl. These machines are just powerhouses-I love mine !! I am having a three point installed on mine as we speak. Good luck-

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WHC-125

brodi3man, Great looking Economy and good luck on getting it all set. :thumbs2:

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