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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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Grasshopper recently started running these in their machines. We sold our first ones this year. No problems yet, but I'm sure they are coming down the line. Does anyone have any tips on what parts I would need to carry or what the common issues are?

 

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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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OUTDOOR CONCEPTS said:

Grasshopper recently started running these in their machines. We sold our first ones this year. No problems yet, but I'm sure they are coming down the line. Does anyone have any tips on what parts I would need to carry or what the common issues are?

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They have been running them in cars for years now and in the last few in years in cycles. You are going to find that they will be very trouble free. Just think when was the last time you had a problem with your cars EFI. They are more sedative to dirt then then carburetors so fuel filters will be the biggest issue.

 

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That's what I was hoping to hear. I just didn't know if anyone has had trouble with the electronic side of things.

 

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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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OUTDOOR CONCEPTS said:

That's what I was hoping to hear. I just didn't know if anyone has had trouble with the electronic side of things.

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Wires and heat are electrics enemies well sun exposure and heat probably

 

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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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Attending the Kohler update school last year calmed my nerves on them some. Diagnostics on the EFI system is as easy as going around the wiring harness sequentially checking. Point 1, good. Point 2, good. Point 3, error. Problem lies between 2 and 3. Hopefully!

 

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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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The main things to remember is never disconnect the battery or a jump pack while running. And also make sure there is a good diode between the leads on the electric clutch. electrical spikes from disconnecting batteries and shutting off electric clutches without clamping diodes while fry the CPU. and I know of one case where a tech had his laptop connected doing diagnostics, and shut off the electric clutch, and it fried the CPU and his computer.

 

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• Dec 24, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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Good point, that issue came up. The wiring harness was replaced with one with an extra purple wire to ground out excess juice. Hopefully.

 

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• Dec 27, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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Lots of good info, ill pass it on to our mechanics!

 

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• Dec 27, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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OUTDOOR CONCEPTS said:

Lots of good info, ill pass it on to our mechanics!

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Looked at your website. Looks great!!! Are you an owner or a mgr?

 

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• Dec 27, 2013 / Kohler EFI

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I run the Parts dept the social media sites and the website....never a dull moment!