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I have run a series of tests but I still get the charging indicator light coming on
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If your tests were all before the starter, you may not have gone far enough to diagnose your problem. On these machines the starter is also the charging unit. They used to call the units starter/generator. So if your starter works and charging part doesn’t , this unit will need repair or rebuild. Also check all your connections. GOOD LUCK FRIEND.
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If the alternator isn`t delivering a charge to the battery, then the lights, ignition, and other electrical system components will end up running on battery power alone, draining even a good battery very quickly.
Just like your vehicle or lawn mower needs a battery to spark the ignition process, a Kohler standby generator needs a battery to start its engine.
Alternators power the small engine while it is running, keeping the battery charged by circulating power back through the system. For the easiest method to check your alternator, simply turn on the headlights to your lawn mower or outdoor power equipment.
If the ignition coil is defective, the engine may not start. Before replacing the ignition coil, ensure that the spark plug is working properly. If you have confirmed that the spark plug is working properly, test the ignition coil with an ignition coil tester. If the ignition coil is defective, replace it.
Poor ground connections are an often-overlooked cause of low charging output and alternator failure.
It`s easy: mix and dissolve Epsom salt and distilled water in the proportion 1/3. The issue can be resolved by adding the solution to the battery cells at the battery terminal until the plates are covered by 1/4 to 1/2.
A simple test to check the working of the alternator is by running your car; and then unplugging the positive connection of the battery. If the car stops, then you most likely have a problem with the alternator.
Bad ignition coil: When your dome light turns on but the engine doesn`t start, that means your battery is working but your ignition may be at fault. The ignition coil transforms a battery`s voltage into an electric spark. A damaged ignition coil means there`s not enough juice to do that.
A simple test to check the working of the alternator is by running your car; and then unplugging the positive connection of the battery. If the car stops, then you most likely have a problem with the alternator.
Signs of a Bad Alternator
Some of the things to look for are no-starting and trouble starting, dimming lights and problems with stereo system output. If your car starts but stalls when you`re underway, your battery is probably not being recharged due to a faulty alternator.
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Ryobi troubleshooting Recently bought the two set package of 18V lithium batteries however the tool will not work. It was working however it has stopped . Tried two different batterie , both fully charged ,with no results.
ANSWER : The motor may have overheated and burned open. Use a multimeter to check resistance across the battery contacts in the tool with the switch closed. If it reads open, the motor has failed.
No spark at plugs after replacing coils it has spark advance what do I look for next
ANSWER : Check for the switching pulse at the coil input terminal. It should be less than the battery voltage but not zero, or pulsing in sync with the engine (if you know the spark dwell angle, you can calculate the voltage by multiplying it by the number of cylinders, dividing by 360 degrees, then multiplying by the battery voltage). If you don’t get any indication that the coil is being switched to ground to generate the spark, your distributor contact (for mechanical ignition switches) , magneto or electronic ignition module could be the problem. Before changing whatever one of these you have, double-check the wiring to the coil – a misplaced, broken or loose wire will have the same effect.
Have a 20 HP twin cylinder KOHLER engine on CRAFTSMAN mower.
ANSWER : Did you check your gas? Generally a loud popping sound indicates water in the fuel. If there is one carb hitting and one not, the one not hitting may be full of water. Drain the carb bowls. Drain the tank. Clean the spark plugs and try it.
Kohler engine 15.5 turns over but will not start
ANSWER : Hi hoho641…
Make sure you are getting spark at the spark plug, to do this:Remove your spark plug and check to be sure you are getting fire at the spark plug.You do this by grounding the plug on the head of the engine and pulling the crank rope, if you are getting spark then:
Sounds like you have dirt/debris in your caburetor jets,fuel passages or a diaphgram that is becoming non-flexible. Check/Clean/Replace your Air Filter, a dirty air filter can make your engine run to rich with fuel.
Note: ALWAYS USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN YOUR JETS AND PASSAGES, VERY IMPORTANT.
Note:Before you disassemble the carburetor:Mark each piece with a awl, or some kind of instrument that will make an alignment scratch before you disassemble the carburetor into separate pieces.That way you will know which way it goes back together when you reassemble it.
Sometimes you can get by with priming the carburetor or by using starting fluid and letting it run a few times like that, and it will flush the gunk out of the jets,but most of the time you will need to rebuild the carburetor.Be sure to check your fuel tank for water and dirt/debris, if there is water/debris then you need to clean your tank.Check you fuel line condition after a while they will degrade and need replacment.
Check/Clean/Replace your fuel filter if you have one.Make sure you are using fresh fuel.If the moweris over a couple of years old, then I recommend that you buy and install a new carburetor repair kit,because the diaphragm will get hard and that will cause it to be hard to crank.The diaphgram may look good and flexible, but it can be deceiving and not act as a fuel pump as it should because it has become too hard and will cause hard starting,start and run and shut off, etc.
When you clean your carburetor, I recommend that you use a laquer thinner type cleaner to clean and dissolve the laquer build-up in the float and needle jet passages.Be sure to remove all plastic and rubber parts before using the laquer thinner because it can dissolve the plastic parts and render them unuseable.Be sure to use COMPRESSED AIR to blow out all the fuel and air passages.The higher air pressure is needed to blow some of the trash/debris from the fuel or air passages.Be careful when blowing out the passages, because there are sometimes small rubber type seats in the bottom of some of the passages.Keep in mind that the float (if you have one) for the carburetor must be level when you go to reassemble the carburetor or follow the instructions you get with the carburetor kit, or you could also ask the parts man that you get your kit from.When you clean your carburetor and remove the jet screws, you will first need to lightly seat the jet screws.But before you lightly seat the jet screws count the number of turns it takes to seat the jet screws from their original position.Be sure to mark the turns down on a piece of paper.That way when you put the jets back in, you know to lightly seat them first and then turn them back out to their original position before you started.
After you have the carburetor rebuilt that should solve you starting problem.
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Valve adjustment intake/exhaust – Craftsman Kohler Courage 26 hp 54" Garden Tractor (CA) ()
ANSWER : I’ll bite, what’s your question Mike? If you are looking for a how to, you can probably find it at the manufacturer’s website, without going into too much detail however I can offer you a general approach.- Remove the front hood of the mower and the shroud if it has one.- Disconnect the carb, and exhaust and move it aside.- Remove the Spark plug- Carefully remove the valve cover in the front of the engine.- Look up the proper valve adjustment settings for your model.- Get the engine at top dead center.- Take measurements and adjust the valves accordingly.- Clean the valve cover itself, and where it’s going to be seated.- Apply a thin coat of gasket sealant, put the cover back on.- Wait for the sealant to bond (depends on manufacturer specs_- Fire it up.Keep in mind, this is a general guide, see your manufacturer’s manuals and technical diagrams for more details.
Battery not charging. Light on charger is red for charge…it’s plugged in properly?????
Battery will not charge red light steady and then blinks?
ANSWER : Sorry but you will need new batteries.
18 hp kohler engine starts but doesn’t keep running!!!!
ANSWER : You put in a question about your ride on. What is it you need?
