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Engine revs up by itself

#1

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geo77

Hi all,
I just got a craftsman riding mower with a Kholer engine. The engine turns on and idles fine, however when you give it a little gas, the engine revs up by itself where I have to turn it of to stop it.
I'm kind of a newbie, please be descriptive on your explanation.

Any help what it could be?

Thanks for any help before hand.:thumbsup:


#2

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shiftsuper175607

geo77 said:
Hi all,
I just got a craftsman riding mower with a Kholer engine. The engine turns on and idles fine, however when you give it a little gas, the engine revs up by itself where I have to turn it of to stop it.
I'm kind of a newbie, please be descriptive on your explanation.

Any help what it could be?

Thanks for any help before hand.:thumbsup:
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A lot info needed about the engine and mower
model of Kohler,hp

Craftsman sell 100's of mowers from many different manufacturers.


#3

G

geo77

Yes, of course, sorry about not giving that information at the beginning of the thread.

917252700 CRAFTSMAN LAWN, TRACTOR
18HP Twin
Kohler Magnum


#4

Boobala

Boobala

ALMOST.... see examples .... engine numbers should be located on engine ....

37276d1524535430-dealer-says-check-oil-dip-stick-screwed-dsc01109-jpg.jpg although this is a Kawasaki yours may be similar on your ENGINE ........ click on pic to enlarge

Recall.2011.11704.11704c.jpg this would be for your MOWER (something similar)

GET INFO.JPG


#5

G

geo77

I double checked and the only sticker I see under the seat is the information I posted above.

model number: 917.252700
Serial Number: 011195C....

Found the engine model number in the user's manual.
ENGINE MODEL NO.- MV18S- PS58560


I don't see anything on the engine, maybe if I pull the covers off?


#6

Boobala

Boobala

Here's your engine Service Manual site ( scroll way down to find yours.) check out the Carburetor and Governor sections sounds like you have a linkage or Governor problem.

https://www.kohler-engine-parts.ope..._page=document_general_info&products_id=34596


#7

G

geo77

What steps should I take to troubleshoot and find the cause? And fix it


#8

S

shiftsuper175607

geo77 said:
What steps should I take to troubleshoot and find the cause? And fix it
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Section #6 in manual...after carb info.

Make sure all linkages and springs are connected in the right places.

Do the simplest checks and adjustments first.


#9

G

geo77

I believe it has been done, by previous owner, but I will double check and post.


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