3184 issues

[OldMachinist]

I assume you have the Kohler command 18hp here is a link to the service manual that I uploaded.
tp_2428_b.pdf

Section 5 shows how to service the carb.

 

[evan4434]

This will help a lot. I am going to try and clean it up tonight. I have already made an appointment to take it in tomorrow, so if I cannot get it working we will see what the dealer finds out.

 

[evan4434]

I got it fixed!!!

It was the carb. The bowl had about 1 inch of yellow goo in it. I cleaned everything out and soaked the carb in diesel fuel for about one hour. Then I used my air compressor to blow everything off.

The only thing that went wrong was I lost one of the screws that hold the fuel shut off valve on, so I will have to pick that up tomorrow. Other than that it runs great now.

Thanks for all you help!

 

[scoutcub]

Good for you. Machine must've been sittin for awhile.......

 

[evan4434]

Ya, the dealer I bought it from said they used it all for there pull behind sprayer. I emailed him back to let him know all the BS I went through to get this thing running right again. I wish I could send him a bill for my time. Is there one honest sales person on this planet?

I also think there is something wrong with the power steering. I can hear a loud whining noise sometimes and can feel it through the steering wheel.

I will be putting new post up about this in a fews days if I can't figure it out either.

 

[evan4434]

Well the carb is messed up again. I have had this thing off like 4 times now, there must be something messed up somewhere. It will run pretty good now until it warms up all the way. Then it will surge with full throttle and will die when I lower the throttle to quickly. I found a guy on ebay that is going to sell me one for $60 which I think is new. I might just go this route, and hopefully be done with all these fuel issues.

 

[WNYTractorTinkerer]

Pull the top or drop the carb bowl and inspect it for 'cruddage'.. Take some paper towels and soak up & dispose of the fule present in the bowl.. Spray in some carb cleaner ande let sthings soak a bit. Remove the fuel line and turn the key to the run position (solenoid OPEN) and blast some air thru to clear it out. Check your jets and clean out if needed and reassemble.. Pull the tank line ooff the inlet side and blow air thru to the tank to assure the line is clear.. (loosen the cap)

Good Luck Pilgrim..

 

[evan4434]

Bought the new carb should be here in a couple of days. I will post back my results.

Thanks for your help.

 

[evan4434]

Well that seems to have fixed it. Runs like a new mower again. There must be something still messed up with my old carb.

 

[ge000]

Should I take the carb off and drop the whole thing in a bucket of carb cleaner? Or should I take it apart and clean it with spray cab cleaner and a air compressor? Is there any mixture screw anywhere?

sounds like a carb problem for sure.
as been said you will love your 3184 as we all do so go to (( welling implement )) on the web explain your needs to Tom Stannard .he just had a problem as yours and solved it,plus a super place for your Cub Cadet parts.
73 Wayne ars N4VGY