I might have found my "coil" problem, which may well not be the reason I have no spark.
Not being able to identify the flywheel I had -- the CDI type or the MDI type (see above) -- I was ready to "bite the bullet" and just buy a new ASAM conversion kit so I was sure that the coils and flywheel...
Thanks for that explanation.
Now I am not sure whether I have a CDI or MDI. is there any way to tell from the flywheel?
There is no model tag on the motor (long since power washed off?), but CH25-68533 model number is listed on the Kohler parts site (http://www.kohlerenginesparts.com/ -- this...
My ZTR has stopped making spark and the grass is getting long.
I am having trouble figuring out what coils (ignition modules) my ZTR needs as I cannot find the ones that are on it now.
The engine is a Kohler CH25-68533 in a Yazoo Kees 61" ZTR, Model ZKH61252.
It was converted from an ASAM...
Thanks for all the posts.
After a further detective work, I have new information on my issue. I'll put it here and repeat on a new thread as well.
I reached the small engine shop (literally "The Small Engine Shop") that sold me the Yazoo Kees (thank you Google streetview, got the phone number...
The coils I bought that were single spade and claimed compatibility with a CH25 did not work.
Is it possible the magneto magnet is bad? It seems strong and pulls the coils down onto it pretty tightly when positioned under them.
Going back a couple of posts, Hammermechanicman, is ASAM (analog...
Slight correction on the continuity test results.
I got out the multimeter and tested the coil again (under the old measure twice, cut once adage)
When measuring from the kill switch blade to coil metal mounty body (ground), it appears that my multimeter is "diode sensitive"
When I go:
+ on...
I am guessing that Kohler is doing the same as Brigs, i.e., forcing obsolescence, by discontinuing the 32 584 01 coil for a fixed timing system and in its place offering their (expensive and intensive-to-install) retro kit if you want to stay correct.
I am going to try the other coil...
OK, now that's good news. Thank you so much for that old part, new part cross-reference.
I actually read the reviews on this eBay listing before posting this thread, and they were actually quite useful/insightful. It's where I got the idea/insight about the internal resistance issue with...
Thanks for the reply.
There are no tags/numbers I can find ANYWHERE on the engine: remember, it may be as much as 20 years old, so if it was on a tag, then it is likely long gone (though the stamped metal Yazoo Kees model and serial number tag is still riveted to the chassis near the engine --...
Hi all. New to forum. But reading some of the threads here, I think I've finally come to the right place for some answers about fixed ignition coils.
I have an old (as in 2000ish vintage) Yazoo Kees ZTR with a Kohler CH25 V twin engine with a fixed timing ignition system, i.e., no SAM.
I...
Risking blowback as I own a Yazoo-Kees (and there is "history" between the two brands and they are quite similar),but there is no Yazoo-Kees forum, so here it goes.
Hi.
New private owner. Have several scrapped dirt properties, code enforcement has become crazy about vegetation enforcement...