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My 26.5 HP engine starts and runs fine for a minute or so. It then starts loading up until an idiot light comes on, then it loses all power. What does the light stand for, it''s above the low oil level light, the manual is garbage.

Hey guys I am having trouble with my Kohler auger engine. It ran fine this morning shut it off and tried to start it an hour later and had nothing but problems. When I crank over engine and pull choke it will almost stall the starter, it often backfires or a puff of smoke comes back up through...

Hi, I have KohlerKDW1003E530B engine with EFI ECU. I am facing problem with auto acceleration issue. Machine failed to accelerate and going to be off. Engine using in aerial platform. Any suggestion? ... A forum community dedicated to Polaris Brutus owners and enthusiasts.

I too bit the dirt for purchasing a Kohler Courage engine in my Cub Cadet. Total rip off! had just got ready to do the second oil change and the block cracks. Sure i read you shouldn't have purchased from a big box store. After the fact i have read that. So many scamms in this world today. Read these Kohler horror stories. kohler courage ... Sorry you're having problems, but I'm confused, how does changing the oil crack the crankcase?

February 4, 2020 - Saw a forum topic on pluse fuel pumps here from 2013 and seems there are some experts on the forum. I have an older JD with a twin Kohler motor. It's been running fine for the 4-5 years I've had it until a week ago. While mowing some undeveloped acres on a lake lot the engine just died out. I'd let it sit a few minutes then it would run again for a few minutes then die again. Runs great when cold, problem only happens when hot and running hard.

June 23, 2011 - Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines - Kohler Command Pro 27 engine problems - I've got a lawnmower with a Kohler Command Pro 27 engine. When started cold, it only runs on one cylinder for about 5 minutes. Once it warms up the other cylinder will start firing.

I have a Kohler Command 27 hp. Model CV740S. The issue I am having and have had since it was new is that at random times the engine will not fire till I let off the key. I even have a video showing this. The mower is an 2004 model and I bought it brand new. This is the only issue I have had...

In our dealership we are seeing many Kohler problems. Is there anybody else seeing the same? If so give some examples. ... The darn carb on the single cyclinder 15hp units leak gas into the cylinder and have to be replaced .....new needle never fixes and seat aren't replaceablel. I put in two this year at $80 a pop. ... Severe oil consumption on two new 27 hp engines...

In like...early 2000's or so, Kohler Dabbled with an engine called the Triad...won engine of the year, all these awards, but it was a turd. It had no heads. The head was cast into the cylinder, and it was OHC with a large timing belt. The pistons were installed then the crank was installed and bolted together. The block was split at the crank, like a car...it was a real piece of work. The problem was, it had a tiny little air filter, and it clogged wthin 5-10 hours of use, and it bypassed dirt into the engine and oversized rings were never produced, it was never designed to be taken apart or serviced....Kohler had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars replacing these engines with Commands, and giving back a cash credit...

Hello: In 2006 I purchased a brand new Cub Cadet 1050 lawn tractor with Kholar Command 26 HP engine. I did a lot of research and everyone said it is a very good engine. Recently It started smoking from the right cylinder. The tractor has only 105 hours. During the past 3 seasons I have change oil re...

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I had trouble with my 25 hp. Kohler not running well when it got hot. The hotter the day the worse it was. When it started acting up the choke would help it run but it didn't have much power. I tried all the easy stuff to no avail. Finally I changed the ignition coils and that solved the problem.

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Kohler Command Pro Model CV750S Spec # CV 750-0018 Serial # 3720507971 This motor is on a Bush Hog zero turn PZ3061. Has 900+ hrs on it. Has ran fine for several years. It has now started to at times, just bog down while running WOT. The RPMs drop quite a bit, and will not mow. If you...

I have an Exmark Lazer Z w/ 25H.P. Kohler Command vertical crankshaft engine. It has been a very reliable mower. I have app. 1400 hrs on engine. Several months ago, I noticed that very infrequently, the engine would start to bog down momentarily-this only happens about 5% of the time. Usually it...

November 4, 2011 - It details how to disassemble and reassemble the engine. The engine is still running strong to this day and I mow about 15 lawns with it every week. Good luck! ... I have a Kohler 22 horse.runs at idle speed but when you give it gass it pops through the carb.any imput would help if any idea of what would be wrong

June 2, 2021 - Guy says some run hot and cook, others have plastic cam gears (WTF) that are problematic. Buddy who works there says they burn oil from day 1 and Kohler has a spec on that as previously mentioned. For what they cost it sure dosent appeal to me. Manufacturers are all building trash and laughing all the way to the bank. ... I built my log splitter with the cheapest 8 hp Briggs engine I could buy no liner in the cylinder.

Having trouble keeping my engine running after it starts. It will start with the choke pulled out fully, but will stop if choke is pushed back in. I have been able to get it to start by spraying starter fluid and Blaster Tune Up into the carburetor ...

November 11, 2022 - Inability of the OEM starter motor to crank the engine past compression has been a very common complaint. One "fix" is to tighten the valve lash to create a slight compression release. (not good for valve life.) Kohler has "upgraded" the starter motor three times. The latest, Generation 3, has a stronger motor and a 9 tooth drive gear instead of the older 10 tooth gear......... more torque. That fixes the problem.