Recent content by Mark H_NO

I left off the pulse line. Definitely check that for cracks/leaks, and a good connect at the motor end.

You've replaced a bunch of fuel lines and stuff, have you tested the fuel flow? Disconnect line at carb, crank engine, see how fuel flows. Disconnect from pump, see how that flows by gravity. The fuel pickup could be clogged and restricting flow. If you remove gas cap and shine a flashlight...

Double check belt routing, idler pulley and spring. Check hydro fluid.

Another thing to check, is jumper from battery terminal to starter terminal on solenoid. That will help determine if it's in the switching or the battery. Definitely check all the safety switches.

What you said was that it did not turn over. You charged overnight and it started. It would not start later. A few minutes is not enough to recover from starting. If it tries to turn, but does not, it is often insufficient power to the starter. If nothing happens, or just a click when you...

How old is the battery? When you started it, how long did you run the motor? Most likely, the battery is dying, but it could be some circuit isn't shutting down, and is draining it, or charging system. Measure voltage at battery. Charge the battery, then measure voltage again, should be...

Good news! Thanks for the update.

Give model and serial number. One tip is seat switch. Is the problem that the PTO clutch does not engage when you switch it on?

You probably need to adjust the governor. This is the first video I found. I just searched kohler PH-XT-149-0226 governor adjust. The governor uses a centrifugal device to rotate a shaft as the engine speeds up. The shaft comes out of the engine, and hooks to the throttle. It has to be...

If that's the factory carb, replacing needle/seat/seals avoids issues with questionable clone carbs. However, carbs are available, and I've had pretty good luck with them, even Amazon. From Amazon, I look at the reviews. I want to see mostly good reviews, and hundreds of them. I don't want...

When you put the pump on the other mower, which hoses are you using? Check the pulse hose connection to the engine. Remove the hose and make sure it's clear and not cracked.

Good point.

Here's a parts diagram for that engine and carb. https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/100000-19z999-series/12f700-to-12f799/12f702-0606-01/carburetor It shows a needle valve, and idle speed kit, 94 and 98. Did you see them...

Ok, just checking. Check the pulse line, maybe there's a crack. If you take the fuel line off the carb, and crank the engine, what happens?

The cam issues wouldn't cause a problem when you put the air filter plate on. That's gotta be blocking air/fuel, or binding a linkage or something like that, IMO.