Kohler engine only starts with starter fluid

The first step is to command the engine control cable. Now close the choke and set it to regulate. There is a starter rope pull it. Then, leave the starter rope returning and deliver a fast pull. The engine is starting now open the clog. Take the lever to. replaced the spark plugs (gapped), oil & filter, coolant. filled with gas mixed with some sea foam. wouldn't start (turns over, but no firing) bypassed gas pump and raised height of gas tank. fluid flows freely out of the tank. Only fires if choke is full and I spray starter fluid into the front intake revs high, then idles for a while, then dies. If you can keep it running like this for 30 sec to a minute then the solenoid in the carb or water in the carb become prime suspects. If not spray a SMALL amount down each spark plug hole and try to start the engine. If the engine fires once or twice then dies you have a valve problem Let us know what happens for further advice R Rivets.

In order to check if your fuel solenoid is bad, turn off the fuel supply shut off if you have one if not then crimp the fuel line with vice grip pliers. Unscrew the solenoid from the bottom of the carburetor, and turn the key to the on position. Kohler MV20 on a Craftsman garden tractor. I have a spark on both cylinders indicated by an inline spark detector. I cannot get it to "pop", even with starter fluid. I didn't have tools with me to pull the plugs. The mower started acting as if it was running out of gas, then died. The starter motor is a vertical metal cylinder about 6 inches long mounted on the side of the engine. The starter solenoid is a small cylinder attached to.

This engine wouldn't start without using starting fluid. WhizKid removes the carburetor and discovers why the engine will not run. Have you checked the compression, it should be at least 60psi at WOT (it has a compression release for easier starting). Ether is designed for diesel engines and is very hard on air cooled, especially if it has an aluminum bore.The piston and cylinder wall may be galled. larryf 14 years ago Is the engine equipped with a manual choke?. When starting fluid is used, the car will start and then run fine. Once you shut it off then try to start it, same thing. The fuel pump turns on when key is in on position. Holding pedal down to try and clear flood does nothing. ... Once the engine starts and ignition switch goes into the run position, this power is cut off from the ignition.

That means the rest of the fuel congeals into a sticky, thick mess. When you finally start up the lawn mower again, that thick, gooey fuel does not flow through the engine properly or burn as it should. Instead, it clogs up the carburetor. So the engine starts, but then it stalls. It is not possible to thoroughly clean a carburetor without. Carburetor. The first item you should check if you are having issues starting your lawnmower is the carburetor. Over time, carburetors can break and need to be replaced. Sometimes, they simply need a thorough cleaning to remove any debris or gunk which may have gotten stuck in there, preventing it from working properly. Spraying fluid in there isn't going to help solve it. Probably some trash in the carb. If the engine kicks over with starting fluid, but won't run after that, it is a quick way for a mechanic to eliminate: #1 - compression & #2 - spark as a problem and focus on the fuel system. Those are the only 3 things you need to make a the A-4 run.

canguy. Have you checked the compression, it should be at least 60psi at WOT (it has a compression release for easier starting). Ether is designed for diesel engines and is very hard on air cooled, especially if it has an aluminum bore.The piston and cylinder wall may be galled. 2,423 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 25, 2014. Just wondering if anyone else ran into this before. I've been dealing with a few Kohler Command single cylinder engines that will only start with the throttle lever at idle. You can choke them and crank all day and they won't start, but if you move the lever to idle it will fire right up. If you still can't find it let me know. If you have correct pressure but it still runs on starter fluid, then we need to crank it and check the pulse of the injectors and make sure they are firing. If not then that is where we need to go. Let's start here and take next steps based on the results.