I bypassed the onboard Simplicity circuit breaker with an inline fuse. Engine runs great. Now dealing with a super hot smoky radiator...but at least it stays running and it's not blowing the fuse. Thanks for the thoughts.
All, thanks for the reply. Typo on the model...1692872. I talked to Kohler and they are convinced that I have a short somewhere based on battery drop to zero then coming back after 25 seconds. Not a fan of running in circles....urinating in the wind is enjoyable if your neighbors don't mind!
All, SImplicity 1691872 Legacy with 60 inch deck. New battery, newly cleaned carb, getting spark. Somewhere I think I have a short. I turn the key and battery looks good. When I turn it over, engine starts with choke, runs about 10-20 seconds then you see battery drop to zero killing the...