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gcole

Hi guys I finally got a kohler in my c-120. Now that I got it home the engine just dosnt want to run right. It spits and spudders and spits gas out the carb on rev up. But it seems to idle good lol. Anywasys if anyone has a step by step list of what to do to get her running good I would be greatly thankful

Thanks in advance. Graham

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joel_400

check your timing and float level is where i would start...

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groundhog47

Hello Graham, you might also check this post out, sounds similar in ways and has several good "try this" advice, and it's all good advice!  

Edited by groundhog47

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Fordiesel69

I am batteling a bad cam, so hopefully this is not your problem.

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gcole

Thanks for the replies guys. I had a chance tonight and readjusted the points as I already did today and it ran a whole lot better. With a little more carb toon I think I'll have her beat. Speaking of that how many turns out from the bottom do I turn the low and high idle and what's the smaller screw Inbetween the two?

Thanks in advance

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WH nut

Thefre is no set adjustment for the carb. There is a starting point to get it running, but after that you adjust  to get her dialed in. Adjust the high speed no load is turn in until it starts to run rough, back out until it starts to run rough then turn in until she smooths out.

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rmaynard

...how many turns out from the bottom do I turn the low and high idle and what's the smaller screw in between the two?

Go to section 6, page 6.4 of your Kohler manual, and you will find the initial settings for your carburetor. For the K301 it is LOW IDLE 2-1/2, HIGH IDLE 2. If you have a Walbro carburetor the only adjustment is the LOW IDLE 1-1/4 turns.

 

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If you don't have a manual you can download it from the manuals section of the forum.

 

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/674-kohler-k-series-sm-tp-2379pdf/

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gcole

Ok thank you

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gcole

Well the problem is back but now it won't start at all. The first try it stuttered and quit and now it won't start at all.

Any ideas??

Thanks in advance

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Fordiesel69

I will add, by posting a video of the problem will really help members pin point the problem. 

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gcole

Ok guys I have one more question. Would the condenser body not grounded cause the engine not to start. Mines just hanging there attached to the negative side of the coil

Thanks in advance

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sorekiwi

Yes, the condenser needs to be grounded.

 

The fact that playing with your points gap made a difference suggests that ignition system is not where it needs to be. 

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gcole

Ok I'll get it grounded and see what that does for the problem

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gcole

Ok guys thank you so much for the help as it is now running again. With the condenser grounded and another spark plug it fired right up

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