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Old 10-05-2016, 11:25 AM   #39
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I am blowing a lot of gas out my exhaust when I try and start. It is a Koehler engine. Any thoughts...????
Float stuck open or needle and seat are worn. The 14hp Kohler on my 48" commercial mower does that if I don't clamp off the fuel line. The shut off valve does not completely shut off the gas flow, so I use small vice grips on the line. The engine would even hydro-lock with gas, if it sat long enough. It runs fine but I'll need to change the needle and seat at some point. Just add it to the list of projects!
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