John Deere 212 Carb Cleaning

212 has been acting funny... what to do? Why clean it of course! Then she bagged for about 2 hours afterwards, and used a bit of oil too. Put some straight 30 back in it, and away I go. It’s a nice machine, just needs the kinks worked out.

[@donaldshimkus539]

You need new throttle shaft bushings and seals. I'm sure that would make a great difference.

[@66Oliver]

Yep. Haven’t messed with the ole girl for a year or so, but I think it has a new carb on it. So that has been eliminated.

[@petes_powersports7438]

Thanks for the help man

[@johnstafford2402]

Wish they all ran that good after just a carb clean…..cept for them throttle shaft bearings.. damn. Dancy-dance. It shouldn’t labor to throttle up. Mostly smooth.

[@burningdinosaurs]

Whoa! That throttle shaft is a little loose! I don't think I have a single small engine that idles lol! Kohlers are good engines! Nice work! Thanks for the video! You get a new camera? Looks really clear.

[@66Oliver]

burningdinosaurs Yeah, was thinking about getting a kit for it. Had this camera before that pond dam video, and maybe even before.

[@stupadaso7472]

My JD 210 leaking from bowl also. Done everything as watched, the bigger gasket inside bowl is what i wonder about, and main jet thru carb from bottom inside, what is depth ran into carb. I ran it all the way tight. Runs great but leaks from backside of bowl towards engine. Redoing it today again

[@66Oliver]

More than likely you’re going to need to find a new gasket. That’s usually make or break when you crack them open like that.