COMMON FAILURE: KOHLER COURAGE Engine. USE a BRIGGS and STRATTON OPPOSING TWIN? how to Wiring , Carb
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- CAUTION: Severe ENGINE DAMAGE. This video shows a common FAILURE problem of a KOHLER COURAGE 20 horsepower Riding Lawnmower Engine, by Jeff's Little Engine Service. What happens? Can you REPLACE a BLOWN 20 hp Kohler Courage OHV engine with an older JUNKYARD BRIGGS and STRATTON OPPOSING TWIN 16 horsepower model engine? Which is the better engine? HOW TO Remove motor shown , different Wiring , Carburetor clean rebuild , cables , modifications. test inspect modify diagnose tune procedure fuel filter spark plugs pulley bolt mounting bolts where SAME procedure for MANY lawn Riding mower MAKES and MODELS. All horsepower engines Intek opposing twin cyclinder old older John Deere Poulan Toro Troy-bilt troybilt troybuilt troy built fix repair remove check inspect tips advice troubleshoot take off put on spec tell specification lawn mower lawnmower small much belt drive when what shows install restore kit fix repair start starting choke direction route whats wrong diagnose service gas tank wont work broken watch easy way which problem problems replace does can run runs slow goes dies stopped working compression parts diagram 917. sears broke MTD adjust adjustment Yard Machines stratten straton straten john Jon Deere Deer Scott's Scotts Cub Cadet Ariens rider tool tools Jonsered ohv intek single twin Gravely Snapper Hayter Lawnboy Mountfield lowes home depot craftsman walmart seafoam grip tools will it run work turn over flathead rebuild turbo cool lawn mower repair small service oil gas spark compression turnover start won't dont turn over
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I had an old Craftsman riding mower with the Briggs 16HP twin engine I bought for $50. Got it running real good and then went and mowed grass & weeds 3 feet tall. NO PROBLEM! Sold it later for $150.
Damn near impossible to stall those engines.
B&S shoulda never stopped producing them.
Several years back I was replacing an engine on a craftsman with a twin opposed briggs. The engine had been sitting unused on a mower for about 18 months. Before swapping I got the crazy idea to pull the covers for inspection. Found dirt dauber nests, paper wasp nest, and on one cylinder I found half a snake skin shed, the other half was on the other cylinder. Thankfully the snake was gone. If an engine has been sitting for a while, I think it’s a good idea to check under the covers.
Love
Yeah I seen a guy on TH-cam that had a push mower that was running so hot the muffler looked like it was gonna fall of from being so hot. He took the cover off to find a mouse had packed dirt and leaves and straw all I'm the fins and case of he air hat. No wonder she was so 🔥🥵
I had Briggs motor on a riding mower, that a mouse had built a nest back in behind the heat shield cover plate and was making the motor get hot. Them aggravating mice and mud dobbers and wasppers can sure make a mess .
Nice job Jeff; Those were some of the best engines Briggs ever made. Wish they still made them. Thanks
I agree
@@JeffsLittleEngineService Briggs 40 and 42 -series engines pound their exhaust valve seats into the block until their is no clearance, then they leak fire and the seat gets loose in the block until it chews block out oversize while it runs on the other cylinder.
Of course that only happens if you start and use it. If it sits safely in a junkyard not running then of course they don't have that problem.
How does that problem come about I guess mines still good it still starts up and idles
Think my free used one leaks a little oil from the ring seal of the dip stick not around the engine case seal just the dip stick it's not that bad though i haven't fixed it yet because that ones mowers transmission has a problem and it needs checked out some time
I think most of the 19 and 20 hp Kohlers Courage engines are bad. I've replaced a few of them. Good job!!
Hope your father-in-law doesn't mind you cuddling all over his new Cub cadet lawn mowers I can't really feel it cobbler like that got a junkyard for the engines and you would pick that one instead of a collar that would actually fit cuz you not only have to cover that hole you have to come home for the headlight switch and alcohol over the extra choke cable so that's two holes passed with the factory put in
Well I'm happy that this wasn't a two part video. Glad to see the mission completed all in one video. Great job with the engine swap and the carb rebuilding. Have a great day : ) Subscribed
Thanks friend!
Kohler Courage engines are great!! Properly taken care of; you can get many years use out of them as boat anchors!!
lol!
Yeah checking oil levels are just for loosers to have to do before each use. Dam those kohlers. I've got 2 kohlers over 20 years old use zero oil and never been left stranded. Change oil every season and do tune up every 2 seasons.
“Untorqued crankcase bolt meet mr flywheel”-Kohler courage engines.
Didn't Briggs get sued for over rating their engines' power? Now everything is Torque power, way to go Briggs.
@@jessemalone8363 dont forget the balancing shaft failing blowing the back of the cases out also
Got job explaining each step, I Still got my 2015 Kohler 22hp
cub cadet, and it’s still going!
NICE!
That's why I put a gas valve on all of my mowers, and motorcycles, good video!
Right on
Good diagnosis, it's best to check the oil level every time before starting any mower because I experienced a gasoline flooded crankcase about 20 years ago myself realizing what had happened by the high level and smell of gasoline after checking the dipstick, I drained the crankcase added fresh oil, filter, and a fuel shut off valve and never had another issue, afterwards every gravity fed mower I ever purchased to this day I installed and used the fuel shut off valve every time the engine wasn't running. Always check the oil level as a habit just to be safe, yeah it's a real pain in the ass to most but it's the every day piece of mind and assurance just knowing that you will not blow up your engine because this happened and have to replace it, or even worst forking out top dollars for a whole new mower.
Where did you mount the fuel shut off valve?
@@tedbrewer7847 Mount the valve between the filter and the fuel tank to make filter changes easier and less messy you'll need to clamp off the fuel line from the tank initially to install it, then in the future just run the engine with the valve closed until the engine runs dry to eliminate most gasoline leakage from either end of the line when changing the filter.
@@Serpico1152 did you find a particular spot to screw it down?
@@tedbrewer7847 No it's supposed to be suspended on the fuel line just like the fuel filter but I used 2 small cable ties to fasten it on each hose side of the valve at the 2 clamps to a parallel running fuel vent hose that goes from the intake manifold back up to the top area of the fuel tank to make turning it on and off more stable and secure to use one hand instead of having to hold it steady to keep the hose from twisting.
The charging coil underneath the flywheel can be changed to a single wire regulator type on the opposed twins, to power electric blade clutch. They along with the external regulator are available on ebay. Used charging coils and new regulator. I swapped one for use on a cub with electric clutch.
Tx for the video Jeff. Haven’t seen you in a while. You were one of the first guys I started watching on TH-cam along with Mustie and Yaryl. I like your videos bc they don’t get too technical and explain in an easy way to understand. Good job on this cub cadet
Thanks for watching friend!
Wow, some pretty hard comments on the Kohler engines but not having oil in the crankcase is bound to expedite any calamity that ensues. Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing.
These Cina made Kohler turned Many Especially the Cub Cadets gang as the Use to be..a fairly good Mower now there China Junk Kohler should have made good on the 100's that failed busting & the blocks
What a video! Replacing one of the worst mower engines, with one of the best ones!
I place Briggs at the bottom of the list and Kawasaki at the top I had a Kohler 27 hp command on a CC that lasted 16 years, sold it to the neighbor and he's still using it to mow his lawn. the only thing I had to do to it was replace a coil pack on the right bank. and of coarse by the looks of that motor, it was abused and not taken care of. Folks, take care of your equipment.
@@herman5eight I think it depends on the motor. I've only owned a John Deere with a 9HP Kawasaki for half of a year, and that was a pretty good little motor. But I have had much more experience with B&S and Kohler. I like both. I hear from many sources that the B&S Opposed Twin is a pretty dependable motor. My little '94 14HP OHV Single Cylinder is a pretty good motor. Had to be rebuilt 8 years ago, but never gave us any issues since. I've even gotten it to start in -10°F temperatures. I will say that the Intek single cylinder is a piece of shit. We had an '04 model, and it is a far cheaper and less durable motor than my '94. As for Kohler, we have a 23HP Command powering our Berco Snowblower, and that thing throws snow to Jupiter. My grandpa has a GT5000 from the late 90's-early 2000's with a 25HP Command, and that thing is still running. Never been rebuilt, and hasn't seen much maintenance (and is sort of on its last leg), but it's still running. Those Commands are great V-Twins. I like them, and my 14HP B&S.
Great break down in logical sequence of progression
Follow up to Koehler Courage Gas in the oil.. there has been a recall since 2018 on this exact engine issue. Without seeing your video I would have never thought to check..can’t wait to see what Koehler does to rectify this issue.. so don’t throw that old one away!
New subscriber here and I am absolutely thrilled to see the opposed twin being used. I love these engines.Thank you for showing everything. I was a chemical engineer until I was run over on my antique Harley. I decided I want to do something I enjoy . I am starting a small engine repair and rebuild shop . Thanks for the inspiration.I love how you used all the key words in the description!! That is awesome. I hope that led many other people to your videos because they are fantastic.
Thank you very much!
The ol briggs might burn some oil, but will still outlive a couple more courage singles. The courage
motors are the embodiment of a bic lighter, disposable.
you got that right! lol
That Kohler single....China made. Most kolhers made in wi. That single has given kolher a bad name...
Great video Jeff, those old Briggs Twins are very stout motors and have quite respectable power for not making that much horsepower, but at least now that Cub Cadet will be a reliable tractor.
I agree! thanks for the comment
kohler makes good engines i have a 16 horse on a 1990 cub cadet that i use daily
@@victorwanstreet3038 The older K-series and Magnum engines were very good engines, and the early Command engines were good too, it's just when the Courage engines (particularly the single cylinder variants) came out, that started kickstarting Kohler's downfall in quality.
Those opposed twin engines are a good little engines. I have an 18h on my ‘93 model Murray & still going strong!
I have 2 of them that i just rebuilt. They are good engines
my favorite engine
Mines a yard machine 18 46..its a 2001.i run castrol hd 30.change the oil 3 times a year.owned it since 2016.mow with it and bag leaves with it.id say i have nearly 900 hours on it no clue how many before.on 3rd revolution it starts up everytime.best motors briggs ever made.
i concur
I don't often comment, good details on changing out a motor, but I had to say that air hose reel idea is awesome. I'll be on the hunt for a frame to use.
Thanks for watching friend!
Always put a shut-off on a gravity feed system. It will save many engines! FYI
Very big job but you did it easily and with great success. Magnificent Job. Thanks for the video.
Thank you very much!
The 19hp Courage on my Husqvarna bit the dust ar around 300 hours. Put the same B&S Opposed engine as you did except it was a 20 hp. I have 2 mowers with Opposed 20hp on them. I love those engines.
my favorite Briggs engine.
Great explanations and camera work. Thanks.
thanks friend!
I’ve parted out several tractors with those opposed B&S twins and they idle very smoothly.
Good changeover and carb videos. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Many of us have pulled this gag off over and over. The reasons folks blow them kohler motors is purely neglect mostly to change oil and filters.
I have a ported polished 17.5hp putting out 24+ hp, love it
Great carb rebuild. Now I know where to start!
you can do it
great tips!
Great videos !!! FYI a heavy feeler gauge works nice to hold diaphragm and springs in place until the mounting bolts are in place keep it clean !
great tip!
Did you check the oil. Also I would put in fresh oil. MAYBE I missed it on the video. Best engine swap video I have ever seen. Great job and thank you.
Yes I did, thanks for watching!
Great video! Very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@JeffsLittleEngineService i have really enjoyed this you got me to subscribe
Awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻 thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Thank you too!
That’s not a easy fix. But you got her done. Thanks 👍🇨🇦
That is more work than you think. Good job. The classic engine swap. Almost got lucky but the carb bit ya!
1. A maps torch will get that exhaust hot enough to easily bend. No need for the hammer on that.
2. Assuming things about wires and electricity will cost you eventually. For one thing, the charge regulators on different motors may work differently. Hooking in wires without knowing exactly what is what can blow a regulator. I have a frankenstein mower I built last year that has this exact issue and instead of messing with it and wasting time and money, I just left it alone and didn't connect any wires at all. The engine wants to run, it doesn't need the electrical connections to run. A fully charged healthy battery will easily start that engine 20 times or more. So what I do is mow the yard like I normally would, starting and stopping if and when I need to. Then when I'm done and I park the mower in the shed, I shut off the fuel and run it out until it dies, then hook up the solar charger to the battery and it'll be ready next time. And regardless of whether you have a frankenstein like mine or not, running out the fuel and keeping the battery on a solar charger will save $$$$ in the long run from not having to buy batteries or do carb work, ethanol or not, but especially with ethanol.
if mainteneced properly those old briggs opposed twins will live very long lives.i have a 1986 16 horse i used summer & winter for 27 years.took it apart to inspect before putting on snowplow only tractor.crank looked like new with .003 rods clearence to crank.i was shocked.every gasket on it leaked but was still in spec after 27 years.did have to adjust valves twice during those years.unbelievable for a splash lube engine.it still runs fantastic without all the leaks.pennzoil must be doing something right for such little wear over 27 years of year round use.i believe maintence was the key to its longevity.just dont neglect or over rev them, & all is good.
Very Good!...
Awesome!
Right on! This is the world I live in!
Myself I think I would have used the plastic connector from the old engine and rewired into that but that just me Great video enjoyed it
yeah I shoulda done that
Very clever , nice going.
Thank you very much!
Nice job. Nice video. Wish I had access to used equipment like you. I would be building all kinds of stuff.
I just did a ton of work on my 2005 Craftsman Lt1000 20.5 hp Briggs.
It has the dual carb with that piece of crap round vacuum fuel pump that needed to be replaced every year. $45.00
I Amazon'd a small electric fuel pump $20.00 and mounted it on the frame. Rewired all the old wiring.
Talk about running nice. starting nice! :O)
I find adjusting the valves, new air filter, plugs, every cutting season changing oil and filter every other season is a big advantage also.
I did a paint job and replaced both drive belts and both idler pullies, on the ground drive belt. It is like a new mower. I e-bayed a reserve Carb. and intake manifold assembly a few years ago and keep it rebuilt in the ready.
I am now looking for a used mower deck. It's in rough shape.
Since the beginning of the Covid lock downs and the shit government we have now, I needed mental help. :O)
I'm taking it out on my almost new lawn mower. Having a ton of fun staying safe.👍
Amazing work and tutorial.... I'm impressed,,,ty sir for sharing ,,,very kind of you... God bless you
thankyou. This it was a long and hard video to edit
great idea on the air cart i have the same prob my junk yard is aprox 100 yds i will be on your idea for myself tomorrow i cannot thank you enough
Nice! I like my setup
Nothing like the sound of an opposed twin briggs.... Nice job on the repower.
I agree! thanks for watching
The newer carbs have a solenoid to cut fuel off. Have 3 kohler engines great no issues one is 12 years old one other is 15 years old.
One of my favorite motors opposed twin Wisconsin Briggs
Yes sir!
Those pressure washer frames work great for hauling small engines around as well
I agree I converted one to a mobile air station with a long recoil air hose on it.
I have a fairly new troybilt garden tractor with a Kohler courage that has been nothing but problems, I have been thinking about putting the opposed twin off my Murray ultra on the troybilt, seeing what little modification it took for you Im going to attempt it
Excellent job!! Tough to put that fuel pump together with the carb off let alone with it on the engine!!
sometimes I do things the hard way to save time! lol!
I always install a quarter turn fuel shut off on gravity feed fuel systems. And remember to switch the fuel off when you arent using the engine
I did almost the exact same thing to an LTX 1040 that was given to me but with a few minor differences. I used the original tank and completely rewired the tractor since I didn't have the original engine for reference to know what went where. I also didn't have a muffler so I got creative with some ¾" pipe fittings and a pair of twist on mufflers from Tractor Supply and made my own dual exhaust since those engines have pipe threads at the exhaust ports. My engine was an 18hp Briggs opposed twin so only 1 less than the original 19 Courage. The engine ran great and the exhaust sounded really cool with the twin mufflers but the tractor itself was less than spectacular. It had a timed deck and that MTD varidrive setup and neither one worked that great but nonetheless I managed to sell the tractor for $450 and the guy seemed happy with it.
Cool! nice work
There's something you might want to be mindful of is when you're changing the float needle there may be a rubber tip on it and other float needles will not have a rubber tip but have a rubber seat down inside the seat. If you use air to clean the needle seat you may lose the rubber and the carb will flood.
Good tip
TIP: run the hole saw backwards in soft plastic like that.
Thanks for a interesting movie.
You're welcome. I try to make my vids the best I can
When installing the pump as you are you can install studs or dowels in the pump body. The simplest would be wooden dowels just slightly tight. Next install internal parts Put the internal spring in before the diaphragm, then the diaphragm over the dowels/studs will hold it in place. A very small bit of grease at the bottom of the springs in the cover should hold them in place. Then just place the cover over the installed parts .Once the cover is in place remove one dowel/stud at a time and replace with cover screws. No fumbling job done right the first and only time. Remember, use fuel compatible grease if needed.
good tips!
If I was replacing an engine for a customer, especially for my father-in-law, I would have taken 15 - 20 minutes to wash the mower and frame where the replacement engine is going it just shows you care more for your customers by going the extra mile. Great job other than that on this video.
I fix 'em, I don't clean them
Wow one that the pan bolts didn’t wobble loose causing a failure , color me surprised.
I have 2 mowers with the kohler courage engine. I was lucky to catch the bolts loose on the one before they cracked the block
that is why i install a fuel shut off valve in the gas line. if the anti backfire valve on the needle seat goes bad it fills the crankcase with gasoline.
Anti backfire has no control over gas going into crankcase, that is purely controlled by needle & seat. Anti backfire is only to limit most of the gas for the time it takes between switch off and engine stop.
I have that exact mower and same problem. Gas in the oil. I also work on small engines along with everything else.
Excellent work Jeff, God bless you!
Thank you kindly
So much work
nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
I’ve never had much luck with auto light spark plugs either, but that’s just me
Okay the fuel shut off part. Where you said you didn't use it. My opposed hooked right into the newer cub. I left that wire.. I have a random backfire could that be this?
good info jeff i had a kholer die have a 2017 troy built rider got a new 19 briggs have it put in runs but lights stay on . ? how i solve this issues thanks james
Those B&S opposed twin engines are awesome.
no doubt
Hi! I need an advice since I got an opposite 18hp and I can't remember how I should assembly back the intake valve, the order of oil stem spring and retainer. Plus I need to know how bad can be that I made a govenor delete, since I can't assembly it back cause the thread for the pin(retainer) is shredded so needs I fresh thread to keep the governor assembly. Thank you in advance.
i have few kohler that falled on it face never want to run aging n 3rd one lit it self on fire by carburetors it never have been touch it sat for years n first time starting it up n just burn it self down to ground
not worth using kohler anymore
im lucky have kawasaki it run like monster but older it get it will become weaker and owning briggs & Stratton will last forever longer keep oils clean and keep it running for weekend it never failure at all
friends bought use snapper mower in barn find n bought it over say see if fix it (just add gas n pull that baby) man she started up run like beast no maintenance to it n sat in barn for almost 14 years lol oils still clean n never ran for 15 years wow lol
I like Kohler commands think they are better than the courage at least old ones are
First thing I've learned about engine swaps is, measure the length and diameter of the shaft.
Yes! good tip
Lol.
Yep, that do make a difference.
Probably be better if you just cut the other part of plug off the kohler, remove the wires then push the corresponding needed wires into correct hole where they need to go. Then you could just plug it in to the other end on the mower. Doing it this way you shouldn't have to cut and splice any wires. Thanks for the Vids! :)
yeah I shoulda have done that
I wonder sometimes if commenters actually watch the videos they criticize. My personal favorite was the comment suggesting "just tune it up and it will run great". What part of metal chunks on the dipstick would be fixed by a new plug and fresh gas??
lack of maint. is what kills a lot of eng i am 87 never had to replace an eng. i have a 1953 dodge that purrs like a kitten it an m37 4/4 ton
I did the exact same thing, Kohler junk replaced with a Briggs
I have a 14 horse briggs single thats been mowing grass for 30 plus years it all depends on how they are cared for
you got that right!
Your new pull cart air hose reel needs a 5lb propane tank on it for an air reservoir. It would not add hardly any weight and would make your rattle gun twice as precious.
WOW! THAT is a genius idea! thanks for the tip!
Oooorrrr, a battery powered Makita or Milwaukee that doesnt require 150 ft of umbilical cord! Double genius!
I am on year 12 with a kholer courage 20 I have replaced the starter and the carb once each . That's it .
Fun video to watch, you are stronger than I am, just watching you lift those engines made me feel tired lol. If I can make a couple corrections, engines don't produce alternating current (ac) they can only make DC. secondly small engines don't have alternators they have stators which create high amperage to provide spark after it does that it steps down the amperage to a safe level to charge batteries which in turn runs things like lights, clutches, hour meters, fuel solenoids etc. I hope this helps.
Thanks for watching Billy! Thank you for the nice comment. The official Briggs service manual I have shows detailed pictures of ALL Briggs stators/wire colors/and their voltage outputs. Some of the Briggs alternators produce up to 14v unregulated AC power for the lights. They also have some with a dual circuit that produce 3 amps dc and 14v AC together. The "stator" is the term for the component of the alternator that has the copper windings and wires coming off of it. The "rotor" or "flywheel" is the component of the alternator that has the magnets in it. These 2 components together are what make up an alternator.
@@JeffsLittleEngineService no problem I enjoy your video however I teach electrical engineering at UBC and I can tell you that Briggs must be using terms loosely. It's impossible for an engine to produce alternating current otherwise gas generators wouldn't need a head unit to put out ac, (please don't do this experiment lol but if you take the head lights and plug them into an ac supply, that would be a bad day but instead put them acrossa DC source ie a battery and you'll see the light {sorry for the pun, the students hate that one). again please don't try the ac test haha)
that thumbnail threw me off a bit... A couple months ago I sold a LTX1042 with an opposed that I put on it... lol
Two irritating things in life, Kohler courage engines and a chicken with an attitude. Nicely done Jeff
My Kohler's been trouble free for seven years. No choke required on my tractor.
Mine is the same. It can sit for almost a week straight turn the key without choking it and it will fire right up
Jeff, great timing on this video! We just found my Koehler SH 265 Log splitter oil was more gas than oil! Fortunately it didn’t start and we are letting it sit and then try it again. Is there any chance, it’s permanently damaged?
no nothing should be damaged. Just put fresh oil in it, maybe a new spark plug and fix the flooding carburetor
I might weld this old John deere muffler onto my craftsmen may have to extend the pipe a little to make it fit then it'll sound quite like a car
I sure would hate to get a fuel leak on that thing while mowing the grass. Also did you check the oil?
Nice hardbody!
Thanks friend!
That briggs motor is tough. Valve seat would pop out an I would take head off an beat back in place few times thru out summer. Wife ran it out of oil an manage to free it an still ran. 17 yrs later still running but rough. I cut over a acre once a week thru out summer months
Stake around the valve seat ,and they usually will stay in place ,make sure cooling fins are kept clean. Overheating usually causes the problem.
Long after your engine swap.... could you have put a heat gun on the tank to get it flexible enuf to bend it away from engine shroud? The tank swap was good but I hated you had to cut the hole into the tower to get to the cap of the gas tank.
That sounds like it might work!
Where did you get the muffler assembly.
Hate those kohlers! The commands are great! Good thing you replaced it with something more dependable and my favorite!
I agree!. I like the old Briggs twins too
My buddy used to keep old stripped lawn mower decks at mount an old tire were the engine went. He could lay old motors on the tire and move them about his shop with ease. Or he could just store the engine on there until needed.
nice!
Please invest in heat shrink wire wrap and butt connectors. Will prevent moisture from entering wire connection. #licenced electrician 15 years
Excellent advice. That heat shrink is expensive!!!
I worked on my trucks mufflers yesterday and this morning I woke up totally friggin exhausted...
lol
I never seen a Kohler engine that didn't use oil. Best engine you can get is a Vanguard, My opinion.
Run the hole saw backwards in these cases..... Works much better, with much, much more control.
Thought you would have cut the molex plug off of the Courage and spliced it to the wiring on the Briggs. Would still be able to unplug it.
yeah I probably shoulda done that. I need to get a wire terminal disconnect tool
You wouldn't have had to jack up the mower to finish putting the carb together if you had removed it first.
I probably would use the Briggs but most of what I have is Kohler so that's what i use. I use other people's Kohlers to on they're zero turns
Geez... I sent the better part of a week diagnosing and throwing parts at my brakes 12.5 that had a really slow crank on it. I finally got it started and cut half the yard until the motor sound like it started straining really hard white smoke came out so I shut it off. Now when I try to hand turn the engine it sounds like it's hitting something on either side of a quarter turn. So basically $100 later I got it running and now I have to hope and pray that motor isn't destroyed. It almost seems like a push rod or something is keeping the engine from turning more than a quarter of a rotation. Can move it with my hand though. Any ideas before crack this thing open?
Sorry to say it sounds like a broken rod
@ about 1:16 he touches the pipes going to the muffler, was that to see if the coil was working ? Sometimes those twin coil go bad and only fire one cylinder. The mower will still run. So you pull one plug wire off the spark plug. If it still runs reapply the spark plug wire and check the other side. IF it dies you know only only one cylinder is getting fire. And the coil is bad. Beware of the spark, it is shocking.
Yes sir that is exactly what I was doing! Good observation