Riding Lawnmower KOHLER Pro Courage 26 Horsepower Twin Cylinder ~ CARBURETOR REBUILD Repair

Craftsman Riding Lawnmower WILL NOT START after storage and leaking gas. Lawnmower has Been sitting all Winter. ~ Watch an in depth Tutorial by Jeff's Little Engine Service on HOW TO REMOVE, Rebuild, Clean, Repair, and Fix a Craftsman Riding Lawnmower KOHLER Pro Courage 26 Horsepower Twin Cylinder Engine CARBURETOR. Craftsman Model DGS 6500. SAME for ALL KOHLER TWIN CYLINDER motor. SAME AS Troybilt, Husqvarna, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Murray, Yard Machines, Scotts etc.... lawn mower
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[@deanhenthorn1890]

My 26hp Koehler is doing the same thing! This video covers all areas of the fuel system, testing each component for functions. Maybe now I can get my mower to run more than twenty seconds! You’ve been a great help. I’m subscribing to your channel!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Thanks friend. I hope it helps.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice Many thanks friend! My mower is running smooth. The solenoid was stuck closed from green junk in the sediment bowl, the filter was varnished smell, nasty. After watching the video, I was able to clean every component of the fuel system and I didn’t have to replace any parts, now it runs again. I’m glad to see that video. Great job and many thanks for taking the time to share it. 👍

[@gwenscoggins1]

I want to thank you so much for this detailed tutorial ! I have the same on my 2005 cubcadet . It was running rough and like an idiot I took it off because online it told me carb was the problem. It wasn't. It was the plugs dirty filters (gas, oil , air) I thought I took good pics with my phone. I looked at other vids yours was the only one I found where you took the time to explain and close ups ! Thank you for the close ups ! You helped this 63 year old grandma fix my mower ! You're now my hero !

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

thank! good job

[@geraldjohnson5887]

This video was a life saver. Best beginning to end instruction I have found on this.

[@Ayeote99]

A tip that I learned many years ago with motorcycle carbs is to remove the bowls and completely submerge the carbs in a 50% Pine-Sol 50% water solution. Let them sit for 24 hours turning them over around the 12 hour mark. It will remove a lot of varnish and does not harm rubber or Teflon components. Also I like to run safety wire through all of the orifices, jets, etc... I like to push the safety wire through the orifices before and after the carb soak, then use compressed air afterward. * - Just remember to pull your cut safety wire through some folded sand paper after you cut it with diagonal wire cutters to remove any burrs (diagonal cutters always leave burrs) so that the safety wire won't scratch any passages. Thank you for a great "How To" video!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Great tip! Thanks for watching

[@JM-yx1lm]

Who the hell has time for 24hrs. I always laugh when people suggest something like that.

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I am going to use it on my 2012 Craftsman GT 6000 w/Kohler 26 hp.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

You can do it just take your time.

[@tomhjr63]

Job is complete, thanks again Jeff for your help@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice

[@enlsn]

Wow, you have given us a great tutorial video. I have a similar Kohler engine on my Toro and when I suddenly lost power, I looked to KZbin for help. Your video was fantastic with great attention to detail, close-up video shots, and your straight-forward instructions really saved the day. My engine is now running perfectly and I avoided a very expensive and troublesome trip to the repair shop. Thank you!!!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped

[@lprince3884]

Perfect video, you saved me from buying a new riding mower.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad I could help

[@tommypalatka]

After much searching trying to find info on my engine , I came across your site , you have this best , easiest to understand information on the internet , you gave me all of the info I needed ! Thank you for the info you saved me at least $200 in repairs to my fuel system !

[@CLEARRTC]

Thanks man, removed and repaired the carb in my non starting GS6500 today. Tractor runs great now.

[@wyattandwill12]

Great video! To be honest this video was very useful for figuring out where the linkages go because I didn’t take good pictures. I knew I should have, especially from when I changed a head gasket on my car without taking as many as I should have, but I feel like having to figure it back out made me a better technician in the future.

[@user-yt5iv4tv6z]

Thank you I do not consider my self a mechanic of any sort but your video sure helped me out a lot.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad to hear it

[@Tina-7773]

Thank you so much for this video. FINALLY...a detailed answer to our problem!

[@billglueck9705]

Had a leaky fuel pump on my 25HP GT5000. This was very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped

[@harrygriffith1174]

Great video. I learned a lot and discovered that last year when I had the mower serviced I was told that I needed a rebuild kit. Well from what I could tell from my carburetor the shop did not install a rebuild kit - most likely just squirted a bunch of carb cleaner around. Thank you for a great video. You have saved me money.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

I am happy it helped

[@bigbuck66]

Thank you so much man saved me from having to buy a carburetor 🤩

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad I could help

[@davidedgren8306]

Thank you , this is a great video. I left my 10-year-old mower out this winter and now need to repair or replace the carb.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

You can do it!

[@santiagom7576]

Awesome! Now I can check and repair mine. Thanks,👍👍👍

[@MrAiden81]

Awesome even though I have the newer version carb I followed your steps and sure enough for my lawn tractor started thanks for the vid!

[@ruddyrid]

I have a Cub Cadet RZT L50 zero turn mower, and this video is very helpful. Thanks!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped!

[@texasdeath662]

Fixed mine just now. Thank for the video

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped

[@jefferykirby934]

JUST GOT AN IDENTICAL RIDING MOWER SAME AS IN THE VIDEO AND NOW I KNOW WHAT HAS TO BE DONE. THANKS

[@poppi2537]

Thanks, I was successful in changing my carburetor. I just decided to buy a new one and replace it. It was only $38 and the fuel pump was $7.50 on Amazon. Very simple! Good video!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Good job buying a genuine OEM Briggs carb

[@jamiemoore8221]

Great video I just bought a Craftsman GT5000 that is doing the same thing, I have a sense of direction now Thank you

[@22cal22]

Thanks for the video. My son's Husqvarna was exactly like your Craftsman. The hood came off the same, same plug for headlights, the exact same bolts for the shroud and fuel pump, exact same linkage for the choke and throttle connections. Now I feel like I should be able to tackle his carb issue. His will not run unless the choke is halfway out and it doesn't have the power it should have. Time for a good cleaning.

[@Marine450x]

I have a craftsman with this exact same Carburetor, & same issue; won't run without the choke being half or more closed. I cleaned to carb, and it's better not not completely. There is something still plugged somewhere in the carb. I'm going to soak it in my ultrasonic tank. Hopefully that will get it cleaned. (I have Mineral Spirits in it. Someone tell me if that's not good to use for carbs.)

[@richpope865]

Just what I needed!

[@hartmacw]

Just wanted to express my sincere thanks for taking the time to do this video. This saved me a ton of time and money, AND I had exactly the same problem. Some carb cleaner and air and I was running like a top. Excellent, thanks again.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped!

[@khakhananglastname745]

This video is top notch. Your explanations and camera angles made the process very easy to understand. In my case, the repair was for a 26 Horsepower Kohler Courage engine that's on my 2007 Craftsman GTS 5000. For the first start of the season, the gas flooded into the air filter and dripped to the ground. I did some troubleshooting and decided to clean the carburetor with the help of your video. There were a couple of small differences between carburetors. First, the float bowl on mine was attached by 4 screws. Second, the float pin/needle assembly was a little different. These differences were minor and easy to work around. After following your instructions, I also changed out the oil, gas, and fuel filter. The tractor fired right up without flooding, and I mowed for about an hour until it got too dark outside. It runs like new again! Thanks for your help.

[@scottvasey2460]

I used the video also for a Kohler Courage 26 engine and it save me so much time. I put on a new carb and it runs like new. Great video.

[@altontransportation3846]

Thanks a million

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

You betcha, glad it helped

[@jamesbraun7537]

Thank You excellent carburetor cleaning , video . Very well done easy steps to follow.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad it helped

[@jefferykirby934]

THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEO VERY HELPFUL

[@shawnlowder9810]

Great video

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Thanks for watching!

[@randyadair3491]

Thank you, thank you!!!!!

[@donaldpowers5557]

I just got this model from the scrap yard got it running and mowing 40bucks for it not in perfect shape but I like it

[@fradarb4186]

This is very helpful.

[@jamesbailey7785]

Good video, you do need to follow your order if disassemble for the reasem. Choke linkage first, after carb on hook the throttle with clip. I working on a Kohler 22 HP and I must have the replacement carb have a cpl different features. Best; Tom

[@timwilde4200]

Liked the whole step by step instructions. I have a different problem but think that this may at least get me where I need to go. I have a Kohler 24hp (KT735) that started flooding the carb, with the outlet spouting out fuel everywhere. I was advised on a forum that the float valve is stuck open and that I'll have to get a carb kit to fix it all up. I was looking for a clip here on how to do all that, and I think your clip should be enough to get me through the process, even though the engine's different.

[@WoozyMoose5150]

Thanks for this great video.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Glad you liked it!

[@rafaelhilerio8976]

Thank you so much, for the first time i found a video that covers everything i was looking for, it help me a lot

[@jerrywhatsworth3589]

I finally subscribed t o you tuber wrench you knew the difference between a screw and a bolt!! Thank you for an excellent video!!

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

lol! thanks for watching

[@mickihoelscher32]

Thank you so much.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

You're welcome!

[@user-tu2vf5bq1i]

It looks like you should change both ignition coils. Their was a factor update to change out both ignition coils ! with only 1 small wire for the kill wire to stop the engine!

[@user-tu2vf5bq1i]

Also make sure you put in the 2 diode in the coil kill wire ! just like the Briggs v twin

[@davidwindsand8232]

Interesting

[@chuckstewart7331]

Should have changed the oil fuel lines while you were doing the carb….

[@burrbentine]

This was awesome. I have this mower and it's going to be my go to guide. Very well done!

[@spiceyfrenchtoast9421]

Mine had that too was wondering if the main jet could be there or not

[@frankdavidson9675]

i am working on a vintage craftsman mower with wiring issues solinoid no click but clicks with battery charger so its in the wiring this test saves a loy of time

[@boastyy]

Thanks for the video.I have a Stiga Mower with the Kohler command pro 25bhp engine. Won't start when cold, had to use a squirt of easy start but starts ok once warmed up. Was all set to rebuild the carb but thankfully noticed the choke was moving but not closing fully. Took the throttle and choke cables off cleaned all round the linkages and carb and the choke began to work properly. Still not 100 percent what was causing the issue looks like something was gummed up or misaligned but the mower is starting great now.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

good work

[@boastyy]

@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice Thanks man!

[@beansmcgraw8600]

Where is Jeff? Hope all is well. We miss his videos

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Thanks Beans! I will be back!

[@jpsraugust213]

Never sand the PIN for the float. If you would look closely one end of the pin has a flat spot on it and if you line it up correctly it will slip right into place, always remember that.

[@ittech4695]

My mower is surging, already replaced fuel lines, filter, fuel pump etc. So I guess the carb would be next just not sure if I have the time to do all that, will the surge damage the engine? It only surges on low/med not full run?

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Yes surging can cause premature engine wear over time. Yes the carb needs cleaning sounds like the slow/pilot jet passage is plugged.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

👍👍👍👍

[@shermdog6969]

I bought my new carb for $30 off eBay. A Chinese one but was an exact match.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

I hope it works ok for you. Most aftermarket carbs are crap.

[@mjshuja1948]

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[@johnjohnson-ep9rt]

Kohler kit 24 757 18-s will work in your carburetor

[@johnjohnson-ep9rt]

I got pictures of my carburetor and kit i

[@derekmartin8498]

Those fuel solenoids aren’t cheap here in Australia. I have a different style solenoid, Over 300 dollars for the one I have on my courage 20hp shipped from the US. Luckily I fixed mine. I know why you hate Kohler.

[@wlc1980]

I have the exact same engine and carburetor. The problem I have is that mine is running rich. Is there a a mixture adjustment to lean it out or is it all controlled by the solenoid? The fumes start burning my eyes after mowing a while. It runs good however.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

There is no adjustment. It may be time to rebuild the carburetor it may be flooding gas a bit

[@wlc1980]

Ok thanks

[@frankdavidson9675]

i just bought a new carb for my kohler 20hp twin 22yrs old exact duplicate 39.95 on line

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Good luck! Unfortunately those are crap

[@frankdavidson9675]

@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice sofar its purring like a kitten sorry you got a bad one

[@Marine450x]

Does anyone know what "model" this carburetor this is? And what the replacement model# is? Also, how do you get the main jet needle out of the carb body to clean that?

[@treythomas1478]

I have the same mower and it will only run on full choke. What should I do?

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

The carburetor and fuel system need cleaning and or rebuilt

[@scottt89]

what would cause it to start with starting fluid and continue to run? won't start on its own. jets?

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

yes plugged jets

[@matthew27lamb31]

I have a 17.5 hp briggs has oil in the carburetor is that a blown head gasket

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Maybe, OR most likely it could be that the carb flooded gas into the oil crankcase and now it is too full. It evacuates this extra fluid out into the air box. Cleaning and rebuilding the carburetor is the solution ( and an oil change)

[@dallasacuff9335]

I have a 26 HP kohler that will start and run for 3 or 4 minutes then die. I've put two or three new fuel pumps on it thinking that the ones I orders on Amazon were faulty. Any ideas of what else I can check?

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

sounds like a contaminated fuel system maybe water/dirt in gas tank

[@bertgarris4417]

When I took off the fuel line from filter gas never came out so I could get the old gas out. Any solutions??

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

If the fuel line is plugged you will need a new one. Also, fluid pumps are cheap at most hardware or auto parts store.

[@jerrywhatsworth3589]

Blow back to your tank to make sure cap is not plugged - get an old outboard line bulb to suck back or use your mouth... you re on the right track!!

[@jerrywhatsworth3589]

Make sure cap is off when you blow line back

[@manuelquinn7836]

I have the same engine on my mower but my problem is that it idles too high any tips please

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Govenor adjustment perhaps or idle adjustment on the carburetor

[@manuelquinn7836]

Thanks I'll try that

[@mjshuja1948]

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[@parkerbirch5286]

First carb?

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

U didn't even need to try and order a kit.. it was just fine right after the first part. Just needed to put it together.. not whatever u did

[@robertb6120]

you know you can buy a carb on amazon for $20 to $35 they are aftermarket you can git them for all small engines i hope this helps you and all you out there in cyber land as well.

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Only buy genuine made Briggs and Stratton carburetors or you will regret it!

[@originalgreek]

A buddy and I just did this same thing to my craftsman ys4500 Kohler 26hp but still cant get it to stay running without putting carb cleaner in the air intake... Any tips?? Ive looked online for a new carb but cant find an exact match...

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

sounds like it still has a fuel delivery problem and the carburetor is still plugged. Check the fuel pump too if it has one

[@originalgreek]

So after watching your over and over again I noticed that the fuel solenoid wasn't clicking on my mower so I took the carburetor off again and cleaned it, while I had it off I took apart the solenoid and it wasn't moving so I cleaned that out and it was springing back and fourth again. Now it runs like a Deere, lol!!! Thank you for your video and advice, I couldn't have done it without your intelligence!@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice

[@originalgreek]

@@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice Also where can I find a replacement carburetor? I cant seem to place one. I have a 2006 craftsman ys4500 26hp 54" cut.

[@chmguy1]

This video helped to identify my issue is the solenoid not clicking. But it’s also not stuck. Even have a new carburetor, and the solenoid is not clicking. What now? Anyone?

[@jerrywhatsworth3589]

You verified that the solenoid is opening With h the carb still on the motor pull the solenoid off and turn your key to 1st position, if the solenoid pin pulls back then don't worry bout the click.. I had one do the same thing worked great, just did not click!!

[@paulgrimm7842]

Mine is leaking oil out the exhaust I think

[@jamesamrhein4085]

Only one side of mine is getting spark

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Unfortunately, It is a whole kit you will need to update both coils

[@stainless0521]

but but but what did you do about the bowl gasket??????????????? and YOUR definition of 'snug' and MINE are miles apart from the way I see you tightening things... .

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

If the bowl gasket was bad, then I must have replaced it.

[@waytogd4u]

Great video

[@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice]

Thanks!