I have a Bad Boy, 27 horse, 60 inch ZT with a Kohler motor. Yesterday I hit a low stump or root. The blade buried itself in the wood, the motor stalled immediately, and now it won't start. I get a strong click from the starter both while engaging and turning it off. Anyone have advice that could take care of the problem?
So start with the basics
try to turn the engine with the palm of your hand on the debris screen
If you can not turn it 2 full revolutions remove the spark plugs and try again.
If it only turns part of a revolution and stops, try it in both directions
If it stops hard in both directions then it is time to pull the flywheel and check for a loose or broken magnet .
If it turns over but is harder than it should be even with the plugs out remove the rocker covers and check the pushrods are still in contact with the rockers
Very common for them to fall off with a very sudden engine stop .
Continuing to try cranking the engine can do more damage
Get back with what you find & we can take your further .
Did you remember to push down the PTO button before attempting to start. Sounds like the deck is still engaged, and it won't crank with the deck engaged.
Did you remember to push down the PTO button before attempting to start. Sounds like the deck is still engaged, and it won't crank with the deck engaged.
WOW!! Do I have a red face or what?? Seems while I was in that emotional mess I totally neglected to disengage the deck. The machine started and no damage was done. Anyhow I want to thank those of you that bothered to help me out. Next time I'll be more thorough before posting.
You are not the first person to do this & you won;t be the last
I have been guilty of this on more than one occasion & I am sure most of the other tech have done it more than once as well.
A red face is substantially better than an empty wallet .
WOW!! Do I have a red face or what?? Seems while I was in that emotional mess I totally neglected to disengage the deck. The machine started and no damage was done. Anyhow I want to thank those of you that bothered to help me out. Next time I'll be more thorough before posting.
It happens, don't be embarrassed about it. I've had people load up big mowers, bring them to our shop because they wouldn't start, struggle to push them off the trailer.....and the mower was only out of gas!
It happens, don't be embarrassed about it. I've had people load up big mowers, bring them to our shop because they wouldn't start, struggle to push them off the trailer.....and the mower was only out of gas!
Been there and done that multiple times. Any tech who says they haven’t is lying to you. I always say to people who’ve done this, “ cheaper to ask a dumb question than fix a stupid mistake”.
WOW!! Do I have a red face or what?? Seems while I was in that emotional mess I totally neglected to disengage the deck. The machine started and no damage was done. Anyhow I want to thank those of you that bothered to help me out. Next time I'll be more thorough before posting.
Very common issue, and people always think the worse when it happens. They wonder what they broke, and how much is it going to cost to fix it. And then find out that they didn't disengage the deck, then they feel like crawling under the nearest rock.
#12
sgkent
it's like trying to find your sunglasses when you are wearing them..........
Took my chain saw apart before I realized the chain brake was on. Thought my clutch was bad. When I was 9 (63 now) I was trying to get an old lawnmower to start. Poured gas in the carb, pulled the rope and that thing took off like a rocket. I got scared and pulled the plug wire. I felt every plug fire and there were a lot of them before I was able to let go. Maybe thats why I still have a twitch LOL!
#15
pls1911
Excuse me while I laugh... Welcome the the Bozo club. We have ALL experienced similar "AHA!!!" moments, an epiphany of enlightenment which will provide opportunities to laugh at ourselves whenever the event is remembered ( or repeated!!! )
