Kohler 25hp confident engine cam problems

[Scrubcadet10]

Wow. Only a few days out of warranty... That's ridiculous.
It's definitely not something you did. It's a workmanship/manufacturing penny pinching error.

 

[tom3]

What mower was this engine on?

 

[Hammermechanicman]

If it says Courage or Confidant on it run don't walk away from it as fast as you can. All the new Kohler stuff is junk. Another good brand now in the toilet.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

So far the courage 19 on the Cub has held up good for me, I regularly check the crankcase cover bolts. No valve cover leak. But the needle stuck a few months ago and flooded the engine. After 10 years.
I think the starter is on its way out the door though.