General Product Question
thanks. Art Allen
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Arthur,
Hi and thanks for using the Answer Army to post your question.
That Kohler engine does not have a fuel shut off or a priming bulb. It does have an automatic choke that helps the starting of the machine. It being brand new I would first check the fuel, make sure it is new or at least less than 3 weeks old. After 3 weeks or so fueltends to lose it's volatility and will not fire. You can try a few other diagnostic events that may help you out.
Check the spark plug, it should be gapped at .5mm or 0.02 inches or per the owners manual.
You can also take the air filter cove off and check the automatic choke on the carburetor to see if it is closing during start up.
Anything more than that and I would recomend taking the unit to a service center and have them conduct an evaluation. It will be free of charge to you.
You can find a dealer near you by clicking the link below.
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I hope this helps and thanks again for using the Answer Army.
Greg
- posted November 3, 2012 by Myke Mazko
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I bought the same model in May and it just stopped working. Worked last week when I cut now - nothing. After searching the site...it appears that this model is a big POS pile of junk. Husq AND Sears said tuff sh*t - pay us to fix it. Neither stands behind the product they sell. I hope they both fold because of the crap they sell. I love the non committed BS answers this "army" gives. This army needs to be invaded by people that actually give helpful answers.
Arthur,
Hi and thanks for using the Answer Army to post your question.
That Kohler engine does not have a fuel shut off or a priming bulb. It does have an automatic choke that helps the starting of the machine. It being brand new I would first check the fuel, make sure it is new or at least less than 3 weeks old. After 3 weeks or so fueltends to lose it's volatility and will not fire. You can try a few other diagnostic events that may help you out.
Check the spark plug, it should be gapped at .5mm or 0.02 inches or per the owners manual.
You can also take the air filter cove off and check the automatic choke on the carburetor to see if it is closing during start up.
Anything more than that and I would recomend taking the unit to a service center and have them conduct an evaluation. It will be free of charge to you.
You can find a dealer near you by clicking the link below.
/images/us/homeowner/dealers/dealer-locator/
I hope this helps and thanks again for using the Answer Army.
Greg