kohler k341 doesnt start .

[kemp1]

Hi I have a wheelhorse c 165 mower and it hasn't started lately . I sprayed some gas in the the carburetor and it backfired and shot flames out the carburetor . Valves seem to be ok . Any help would be appreciated ..

 

[GetTechnicalWithJd]

Here is the manual for the K series.

Hope it helps. It sounds like an ignition problem to me. Check out Section 8.

http://www.powerproducts.co.za/technical/Kohler_Kseries_WorkshopManual.pdf

 

[briggs]

Hi I have a wheelhorse c 165 mower and it hasn't started lately . I sprayed some gas in the the carburetor and it backfired and shot flames out the carburetor . Valves seem to be ok . Any help would be appreciated ..

the only 2 things that come to mind to make it back fire is timing (flywheel key ) or a valve not closing proper

 

[reynoldston]

That engine has points and condenser. The point gap sets the timing. I have found on that engine that the point plunger will wear down and the points wouldn't open to proper gap. This will cause the back firing.

 

[Raw Dodge]

Check the points,if you haven't serviced them in a while,just put New points in,set the gap and it'll probably fire right up.

 

[davbell22602]

If you replace the points then go ahead replace the condenser also. I always replace both at the same time.

 

[kemp1]

The points are gapped right although I've never replaced them . A friend of mine thinks I should replace the carb.

 

[reynoldston]

The points are gapped right although I've never replaced them . A friend of mine thinks I should replace the carb.

Don't just start replacing parts fix the problem. What would you say if you brought this into a repair shop and they just started to replacing parts till it was repaired.

 

[Fish]

Well, you might replace the plug first. Clean/re-adjust the points next, and check and adjust valves next.

 

[kemp1]

Ok thanks everybody . I'm gonna start with the flywheel key and points tonight . I'll update later.