Scooter1964 0 #1 Posted November 11, 2018 I need some help. I have what looks close to a 656 with a 8hp k241. I bought it 6 mos ago from a guy that rebuilt it. It was running and was parked, went out to start it and it won't even turn over. I cleaned the battery terminals and in doing so I found that the solenoid came loose and was laying on the frame. I re-attached it and the battery and still it won't turn over. When I tried to start it, nothing happened and smoke started coming from the coil. Upon further investigation, the coil was cracked and the points were completely fried. Where do I even start? The battery is good. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted November 12, 2018 You will need to replace the coil and the points. If it ran before, it should start and run again after replacing these items and properly adjusting the points. Was the key left on causing the points to "fry"? Oh, @Scooter1964 to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #4 Posted November 12, 2018 @KC9KAS has pretty well covered the solution to your problem. The points adjustment is very important because it also sets your ignition timing. Here is information on proper points/timing setting. Kohler static_timing.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,331 #5 Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, KC9KAS said: You will need to replace the coil and the points. If it ran before, it should start and run again after replacing these items and properly adjusting the points. Was the key left on causing the points to "fry"? Oh, @Scooter1964 to this is usually an easy fix make sure too all your grounds are tight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 808 #6 Posted November 12, 2018 @Scooter1964 to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,197 #7 Posted November 12, 2018 Welcome to Red Square Not sure what engine you have there...a K241 is a 10 hsp... The 8 hsp Kohler is a K181. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter1964 0 #8 Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks so much everybody. Your input is appreciated. Yes, it's 10hp, my other is 8. Replaced points and coil still does not turn over. I will go back through when I get time later in the week and make sure the grounds are tight. With three teens the schedule gets tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites