Kohler 12hp problem

[Tater305]

nope tried that too, that was the first thing I tried was taping on the bowl and no luck then I unscrewed the bowl and fuel came out so I went ahead and pulled the bowl off and the float wasn't stuck so Im still stumped.

When I got the tractor the carb was nasty but I soaked it and a rebuild kit and it worked fine when I drove it after I put it back on just after I parked it it wouldn't start

[Tater305]

tore the carb apart and found some crud still in it so it looks like some sea foam may be in order but I did get it to run just not that well. But it still needs new points and condenser

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Tater305

tore the carb apart and found some crud still in it so it looks like some sea foam may be in order but I did get it to run just not that well. But it still needs new points and condenser

IMHO Getting a can of carb cleaner and letting it soak over night will clean it better then sea foam will. You'll need a carb rebuild kit but it would be well worth the effort. IMHO

[Tater305]

Methos, already did all that when I first got the tractor last week cleaned the carb and got a rebuild kit guess it just picked up some more crap some were

[nikster]

I rebuilt my 10hp., & per instruction on the carb build & soaked EVERY part for about 1 hr.. Then when I inspected every single part & brushed it with a nylon brush it came out like new. That one long needle valve has 4 itsy bitsy holes that are sooooooo small that I can imagine can be the culprit? I used a gallon of parts cleaner bought from a local auto parts store. A bit pricey but GOOO stuff.

Nik,

[Oak]

Like they said, rebuild it again, install a fuel filter and a cheap $3 plastic gas shut off valve. When you done running the engine, turn the fuel off and let it die from lack of fuel. You may have to spin the tank 180 deg. to fit the filter in.

[Merk]

I would clean the gas tank too. Never know what gunk is hidding in the tank.