kohler 16s Carburetor change (craftsmen mower)

Changing a carb. on theses kohler engines is very easy to do (15 min.)and dirt cheap for the cost.

[@scottkaplan3226]

i never comment really ever i think this is my first comment. You saved me on the bushing to thanks brother.

[@denny06751]

Your part about the governor linkage bushing had bailed me out of a jam. Thank you!!

[@JLafix]

Cool

[@tenwalls2428]

Great video. I did the same carb swap, looks like the exact same part, but on a Scotts mower. Got it all back together and the choke sticks. I need to pull it all back off and find out what the heck is going on, but until then, just clipped a piece of copper wire to the choke linkage so I can pull it unstuck while I'm sitting on it while it runs. Other than that bs, the mower is back to running like new.

[@troubledemons]

Thank you very good job

[@germandiaz7588]

You are the best . thanks

[@dreeves20004]

Thanks!

[@holyhellfireonblitz5208]

I did the same thing with my mower but now I'm consulting the internet because my engine starts to "run away". Following the choke, the engine starts to scream into HIGH RPM's, enough to blow up the engine (almost happened). I thought it was a loose governor spring but I've seen that the governor only changes while the engine is running. Any idea what the problem may be?

[@user-nm5it3rk6k]

How does a throttle linkage work

[@MyHuntingJournal]

So I swapped the carb and its still surging really bad while mowing. Seeming like it's not getting fuel. Any other ideas?

[@jakestevens8552]

Woke up and went to mow my lawn and the mower was smoking real bad like really bad. So I checked the dipstick and the oil reservoir had gas in it. I ordered one of these and hope it was just a stuck float that flooded the engine. Ever had any problems like that?

[@JLafix]

It's very common to have gas gas flow back into your crank case From a stuck float pin...when you have too much oil on your dip stick that is usually the case especially if smells like gas

[@josephegon6058]

I have a question how do you adjust the governor mine was loose and I can't seem to set it? It is the same tractor that's in the video.

[@JLafix]

I always forget which way to go with it But loosen the set bolt then turn the shaft of the governor counter clockwise then re tighten the set bolt. Start engine if it's racing then re do it the other way.

[@JLafix]

Make the adjustments with engine off

[@jchairez351]

Can some one tell me how long the choke linkage is supposed to be? I just bought one like this and the previous owner straighten them out for some reason.

[@tenwalls2428]

Just order new ones.

[@edfischer]

So, I replaced the carb on my craftsman rider. Everything looked just like the video. Put it all back together, but, engine does not start. Will not fire. Spark plug still connected. I put gas back in. Is there a chance I hooked the choke up wrong? The flap should close when I choke it, right? I don't smell any gas. What can I check?

[@JLafix]

Make sure it's not something simple like a gas shut-off valve closed. Make sure that there is a spark from the spark plug . Then try a little starter fluid directly into the openened butterfly of the carburetor . If it wants to bump over then it's possible that the carburetor solenoid is either not hooked up. Or stuck closed? If it has one they're located on carburetor it's a cylinder at the bottom of the bowl with wires leading to it.

[@itinteractive]

@@JLafix Here is what I did this morning. Could not get it to fire (and I don't have any starter spray here). I made sure there was gas going to the carb. I could also hear the solenoid clicking when I turn the switch on. I still questioned the choke on the new carb. See 'before' picture. Butterly valve was not closing very far when choked. So, I pulled the new carb off and re-installed the old, leaky carb. Engine fired right up. I then put the new one back on. But, this time, the valve seems to be closing. See 'after' picture. It did close all the way, just did not get it in the picture. Maybe I had the linkage connected wrong? Put it all back together and it started and runs. Now, it runs very rough. See video. Thinking I need to 'tune' the carb? There are two screws on carb. Did not want to mess with them until I understand better what they may do. Could use some advice on how to smooth out the running. before photos.app.goo.gl/KpTLEdMUCPTThXPQ7 after photos.app.goo.gl/sui7eB8PxGSHrpAz7 video kzbin.infoL5-V2mp1y6w?feature=share new carb photos.app.goo.gl/22kU9J47WtqhQ9sc9

[@itinteractive]

Looking closely at the choke, I see that when I connect the linkage to it, the linkage cable contacts a bar that limits the movement of the choke. If I connect the linkage on the flap closed side, it starts, but, as you said, it was choking the engine every second or so. If I connect the linkage on the flap open side, it is unable to close the flap completely and thus it won't start since it is not getting any gas. So, I cleaned up the old carb as well as I could. Installed the new gaskets and reinstalled everything with the old carb. Engine started right up and runs beautifully. Now, I just need to see if my leak returns or if the cleaning was all it needed. I have a defective new carb. I don't see how this one could ever work. I will be sending it back for a refund. Thanks for the help. Your video helped me understand how it all fits together. Defective carb with bad choke kzbin.infoayDQTmwJxFE?feature=share

[@Norman1965arg]

What was the part number for the carb, i have the same model likes yours.

[@JLafix]

Can't remember but if you plug into Amazon search for kohler 16s carb. You should get plenty that will poo up

[@Norman1965arg]

@@JLafix thank you

[@uncrustable9923]

Where about in MA are you in ?

[@JLafix]

Southwick

[@billcorbett3099]

@@JLafix I'm in southwick aswell! Good video, very thorough. Need to replace the carb on mine. Looks easy enough.

[@germandiaz7588]

Worcester