rueger-99 0 #1 Posted June 16, 2010 Well almost....... . Just about finished mowing the lawn when the motor started sputtering.....at first I thought I was out of gas, but all of the sudden smoke started blowing out the muffler and flames started to roll out from under the hood. I switched the key off and ran into the basement to grab a fire extinguisher, luckily I was mowing the back yard and was only about 25' from the extinguisher. The damage is minimal and will take little effort to repair....it still runs actually, I restarted it to park it. I guess the mower deck moves back to the 314 for the time being. [iMG] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,932 #2 Posted June 16, 2010 Man, that's a bummer. What was the cause? Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #3 Posted June 16, 2010 Damn that sucks! Any idea what happend? Kohler engines never totally die,get er back running! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #4 Posted June 16, 2010 I would guess oil film on the parts was touched off by a spark sneaking out around from a small crack in the ignition coil or spark plug cap. Then the rubber catches fire and ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #5 Posted June 16, 2010 or a dried out mouse nest in the cooling fins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rueger-99 0 #6 Posted June 16, 2010 Damn that sucks! Any idea what happend? Kohler engines never totally die,get er back running! This mower had been sitting for some time and today is the first time I put it to use. I't seemed to be running fine until all hell broke loose. I think when it sputtered it blew gas back into the air cleaner...you know, the one right next to the smoking HOT muffler. I guess I should have rebuilt the carb before I started using it, I had to clean the fuel pump to get it to work so I would think the inside of the carb didn't look much better. Anyone have a part# for a carb rebuild kit? Kohler K3012 - 47421d Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #7 Posted June 16, 2010 Sure am glad you saved it. I guess I am a little partial to C-120's. I think they are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #8 Posted June 16, 2010 Although your tractor suffered some damage,it looks like it could have been much worse,good luck on repairs!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,257 #9 Posted June 16, 2010 very lucky... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #10 Posted June 16, 2010 Glad it wasn't worse. You might want to have your local fire inspector check it out though... Chuck, you're slippin. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #11 Posted June 17, 2010 Aaaaahhhh spray a little red on it and it'll be fine....... Could have been a lot worse, glad to see you saved her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Ed 0 #12 Posted June 17, 2010 :USA: good save with the fire extinguisher. You'll have it fixed soon. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #13 Posted June 17, 2010 In all serisoulessnesssless,(spell checker off) it's not a bad idea to clamp a fire extinguisher on yer horse! It may just save a horses life some day! Great job Reuger of snuffin' this one out! The horse lives to celebrate another birthday! HORSEFATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #14 Posted June 20, 2010 Good save. You won't keep that horse down for long. They're tough little tractors. Most of the time we get called to one of these fires the tractor is totaled, you did great saving her. Always keep a fire extinguisher close and know how to use it. I keep one in my Horse barn at all times. Also, don't forget to replace or recharge every few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 478 #15 Posted June 20, 2010 Wow! I would say she's cleaned out now and probably run better. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
