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Old 06-06-2015, 11:46 AM
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Hello it's been a while since I've posted I do read posts though. My 782 is addicted to ether with a cold start. Does anyone know of an easy fix? I've read that the rings could be wearing out but that was on Diesel engines. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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What have you done to try and fix the problem? Anything?
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Hi well I removed the carburetor and cleaned all the ports to make sure there were no blockages, new air filter. I ran marvel mystery oil through the carburetor but nothing else.
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Did you do anything with the points/timing, check/replace spark plug.....that sort of stuff?
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Hello it's been a while since I've posted I do read posts though. My 782 is addicted to ether with a cold start. Does anyone know of an easy fix? I've read that the rings could be wearing out but that was on Diesel engines. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
I put in new points and a condenser. My manual lift 125 was real PITA to start until I installed new points and got them adjusted correctly.

It starts much easier now.
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edit, if your engine doesn't have points, verify timing
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I installed new plugs this season but have not changed any points on this engine (M18)Kohler . I have 3 cub cadets with k series engines in addition to 2 more and have replaced & adjusted the points on them but I don't recall ever seeing the points on the m18. But that sounds simple enough thanks for the help
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M18's don't have points.

What spark plugs did you use?

How many hours on the motor?
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NGK4 UR4 spark plugs
Hours obviously many engine installed by po
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Bad fuel pump ?
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Bad fuel pump ?
Still ought to start with the fuel in the carb. Plus, usually when the pumps fail it puts gas in the oil..... badly.
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