Wont Start

[john6699]

I wonder if the FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID could be the problem Does anybody know how to test thsi

 

[gtrippleb]

I wonder if the FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID could be the problem Does anybody know how to test thsi

In the link I provided, there is a section on the fuel shut-off solenoid and how it works. That should help in troubleshooting it.

Greg

 

[rcbe]

I wonder if the FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID could be the problem Does anybody know how to test thsi

John - Proper nomenclature for that item is "afterfire control solenoid" - it controls fuel flow to the power circuit only inside the carb. To test is a 2 step process... 1) when you turn ign key to run, solenoid should energize with a sharp audible "click"; 2) when removed from carb body, spring-loaded plunger should move freely with no sticking when depressed by hand.

Beyond all that - IF you now have installed a NEW genuine Kohler fuel filter specifically for that engine in the correct flow direction and have fuel flow up to the carb itself, you have a major decision to make: Either to do some serious detailed repair yourself (like a carb teardown/rebuild) or take the machine to a shop.