Recent content by jpilk99

Thank you, as always Tom. And the others that helped here. I went through and really cleaned the original carb, pirated a couple bits off the new, and now machine runs smooooooth!!! Thanks so much.

I'm reading through the carb details re the Command carb - what a great write up. Part of me was planning to go back to my Original carb and make sure everything was clean and set correctly, (which I may do shortly), but it occurred to me that the new carb on there ---- maybe it just needs the...

Randy/all, I'm trying to find a diagram that shows the "low idle" circuit and striking out. I believe this is the carb part number: 32 853 25-S . Can anyone highlight where, inside the carb, is the low idle circuit - so I can check and clean it? Oddly, I put a new carb on it... but yes, it...

Thanks Randy

Update: I FINALLY got the mower deck on (needed to buy the attaching hardware) and once I fired up the PTO, the surging went away. But when I stop mowing, within 15 seconds, the surging comes back. Is it still a main jet issue you think???

Hadnt really considered coil(s) as they're "firing". But I've never seen any this complicated so I'll look into. I can't stand Kohler products for this reason: They have to do almost everything different than all other types. Kindof infuriating

It may indeed have some jealously - that JD is a beast. IMHO they cut grass better than other other 'homeowner' grade mower(s). Carb did not come with a pin or instructions. What kind of pin, to do what? I have a bunch of carb cleaner "brushes", wire/needles/etc.... Is that what you meant...

Hi RayIN, just to make sure ( I use Seafoam alot - and I think it's 2oz/5 gallons of gas): You really mean a 1/2 a can? I guess the idea here is, where Seafoam is so much more flammable/combustible that it will eliminate the possibility of "bad gas" being the culprit to the surging?

Yes, it does smooth out with a little choke. Haven't put deck on to mow lawn yet....

I have a new OEM carb on here and all linkages are setup correctly. Assuming I may have a governor issue but figured I'd ask to see if anyone has thoughts on why this engine (only 350 hours) wants to surge at high throttle? Thank you, Jay

Quick update: I removed the breather tube and it's clean with no noticeable cracks or any damage. Other than a little normal grimy/dirt around the top of the engine and the breather housing, it all looked good. Even down inside the breather housing - very clean. So I believe that is...

No, the filter is just clean foam rubber.

Great points, thank you. I'm going to give the breather tube/setup an extremely closer inspection as you and TomPlum have mentioned it. Don't believe over filled oil, really dirty air filter or dipstick not seated are the issues. Compression is quite good (both around 155-165) so not...

The airbox is definitely not dry/clean. If you look at the images it shows the box and I think it is the left side that us prerty oily. I’ve never noticed a “breather” with reed and foam filter. On the engine a parts diagram- where would I look? THANK YOU!