edwinthird

[edwinthird]

kohler 18 hp magnum on cub cadet 1862. ignition module problems. replaced original module due to shutting down when hot. worked fine almost a whole season. must pull the engine to get to the module. Started acting the same way. pulled the engine and cleaned the flywheel magnet and the module surfaces and put it back together. I am cutting about two acres. after the second cutting it shut down again. would like to know if the module would go bad that quick and if there would be any difference in the manufacturer of the modules as there are various prices for the modules #5258402s

 

[mechanic mark]

http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/tp_2289_a.pdf?mboxSession=1434460993430-461333 engine service manual, have a look.

772-4166 tractor manual

https://www.kohler-engine-parts.ope...82/Ignition_(TP-2233-C)/11159/CATALOGS|~32455 Absolutely, it does matter, always use OEM parts.

http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/tp_2204_b.pdf horizontal engine

 

[edwinthird]

this manual covers the vertical crankshaft engine our engine is a horizontal crankshaft engine. I suppose the information covered on the vertical engine would pertain to the horizontal engine also

 

[Rivets]

Yes, modules can go bad that quickly, especially if the engine is not cooling properly. I have seen them go bad in a summer on a customers unit, when I pulled the shroud the cooling fins were so packed with dirt and grass, my air gun couldn't blow it out.