zmang82 0 #1 Posted December 10, 2013 I have a Kohler K 181 Which is a 8 Hp. I went to start it one day and it wouldn't crank or do anything. so I took the key switch out and it started. once it hit the body of the tractor it killed the motor. so I figured the switch was bad so I replaced the switch now im back to square one. with no power nothing at all. the battery is good and so is the starter. please help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,210 #2 Posted December 10, 2013 What tractor is this K181 on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zmang82 0 #3 Posted December 10, 2013 im honestly not to sure it is a wheel horse obviously with 3 speed plus reverse with high and low. the kid I bought it from painted over absolutely everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,210 #4 Posted December 10, 2013 How about posting a picture of it? If it's got a K181 with high/lo, it's got to be a '73 8HP 8 speed, a '76 or '77 B-80, or a C-81. Each one has a little bit different wiring diagram, so it may take me until tomorrow to look them up and make a diagnosis. Be sure that when you are trying to start it that you have the clutch depressed, and the PTO disengaged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zmang82 0 #5 Posted December 10, 2013 Here are some pictures and yes the clutch switch is depressed and pto is disengaged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #6 Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Bad safety switch? Edited December 18, 2013 by 608KEB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
