Kohler V twins blowing up with less than 15 hours on em.
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I have a time cutter ss5000 with the Kohler Kt730 23 hp motor that had started leaking oil at the Valve cover or the head. It is till under warranty so I took it into a shop close to me (76 miles close) and they did a silicone repair on the valve cover. It only that lasted 20 minutes are far as I can see and is leaking again after I mowed what little bit of lawn I have. It's coming from the left side of the engine leaking onto the Exhaust plate.
I cant tell if it's the head or valve cover, but with only 40 hours on the mower I hope it just the valve cover. Anyone else have these issues ?
I cant tell if it's the head or valve cover, but with only 40 hours on the mower I hope it just the valve cover. Anyone else have these issues ?
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clean the area around the leak
Dust it with spray on talcum powder ( yes I am serious )
Check in the morning and the leak should be cleary visible.
If not run the engine for a few minutes.
Take some photos then send a complaint to Kohlers customer service.
Make sure you mention the 150 mile round trip, nicely so you want to make sure the "repair" lasts more than 20 minutes.
Also send a copy to your consummer advocate be nice .
A follow up from the government makes a big difference in how seriously Kohler will take your problem.
Remember the USA has anti- lemon laws and Kohler are legally obliged to replace your engine or refund you if it can not be fixed.
Dust it with spray on talcum powder ( yes I am serious )
Check in the morning and the leak should be cleary visible.
If not run the engine for a few minutes.
Take some photos then send a complaint to Kohlers customer service.
Make sure you mention the 150 mile round trip, nicely so you want to make sure the "repair" lasts more than 20 minutes.
Also send a copy to your consummer advocate be nice .
A follow up from the government makes a big difference in how seriously Kohler will take your problem.
Remember the USA has anti- lemon laws and Kohler are legally obliged to replace your engine or refund you if it can not be fixed.