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rickpaulos replied to the thread Tachometer recommendations?.Cub Cadet 1320 hydro, Kohler Command 12.5. Just replaced the fuel line, fuel line filter, added a shut off valve. Cleaned the carb... -
rickpaulos replied to the thread Tachometer recommendations?.I want to verify the operating speed. It's been all over the place lately. My mower rarely idles, its the top speed that needs...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Leaking tires... tube or replace? If replace, which tire?.I test my lawn and garden wheels in a big tub of water, bigger than the wheel. Leaks are usually very obvious, air bubbling out. I've...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Tachometer recommendations?.sorry about the double post. perhaps a mod can delete one. The site has been very slow on my computer.
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Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to install, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I...
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Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to instlall, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Tried mowing today. Started right up with a few seconds of loud banging, then smoothed out some. A loss of power. the mower just...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Having some trouble uploading to the forum tonight. Here are some more photos.
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Carb kit finally arrived. Shipped from California, made a side detour from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back to Des Moines then on to my...
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rickpaulos reacted to Rocky J's post in the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering with
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That does sound like the gas tank drained into the crankcase. Possibly the noise is fuel igniting in the exhaust. Even after you change... -
rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Carb cleaned and reassembled. New oil and filter. Cleaned the spark plug. I did try to straighten out the jet but it just springs...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.DING DING DING, We have a winner. Thank you Rocky J. Now that it's warm enough outside to work on it. I spotted some fluid under the...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Yes, noise and smoke and oil on the first start for the season. Been in an unheated shed all winter like it is every winter. I've been...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering.Yeah I checked the Kohler engine parts site and they listed cub cadet specific piston rings for the Kohler Command 12.5 hp motor. I've...
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rickpaulos replied to the thread Repair Suggestions for plastic fuel tank.Been my experience that no tape or glue works on plastic gas tanks. I think most are made of polyethylene which seems to not let...
