pka45
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Hi all,
My 2008 PT-425 with 560 hours on the Robin has finally burned up the starter (too much cranking to get it to run in the winter as I don't keep it in a garage!). Great machine, except for the cold starting, so I'm probably looking for a different engine instead of spending a couple hundred on a new starter (are they really $300?). I have read here about the Kohler conversions being fairly simple (thanks cqaigy2), and the Predators being not worth it. Anyone actually used a B&S? What is the model number of the replacement Kohler, and is Equipatron still the best price?
Or, should I just sell the darned thing. Spent 2 hours push mowing yesterday and still not finished...
Thanks for the help and allowing my frustrated rambling.
Pete
My 2008 PT-425 with 560 hours on the Robin has finally burned up the starter (too much cranking to get it to run in the winter as I don't keep it in a garage!). Great machine, except for the cold starting, so I'm probably looking for a different engine instead of spending a couple hundred on a new starter (are they really $300?). I have read here about the Kohler conversions being fairly simple (thanks cqaigy2), and the Predators being not worth it. Anyone actually used a B&S? What is the model number of the replacement Kohler, and is Equipatron still the best price?
Or, should I just sell the darned thing. Spent 2 hours push mowing yesterday and still not finished...
Thanks for the help and allowing my frustrated rambling.
Pete
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