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Son of a bitch! Have a question for you small engine guys!
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:22 pm
I know I didn't spend a lot of money on this thing, hell my MIL got it for me. It is a push craftsman, but has the Kohler engine on it. I've used it about 7-8 Xs. Started running funny today. Checked the air filter which was pretty clean and there was gas on the filter. What the hell does that mean?! Has oil as well. I rinsed out the filter and put it out to dry. Worst part about this is i've had poison ivy since i cut it last and its rained every damn day so the grass is long! Cut the back yard fine, then part of the front and then it went retard on me.... appreciate any help 
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Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:25 pm to HebertFest08
You may have fouled the plug. That's about the only guess I have for you.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:27 pm to TigerStripes06
could your gas be bad? is it under warranty?
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:28 pm to HebertFest08
Bad gas?
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:43 pm to jimbeam
Yeh, it should be under warranty. Think the MIL gave it to us on maybe July 20th or so. I've been on the same gas tank since i got it, no way the gas would go bad in the tank in about a month? The house i'm in isn't very big which is why I kept it even though it was a craftsman. Well that and the fact that it had a Kohler engine. I bought non-ethanol like everyone on here says to get for the small engines to. 
Posted on 9/8/13 at 6:22 pm to HebertFest08
I'd call Sears and see if they'll swap it out.
They're pretty good about that.
They're pretty good about that.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 6:42 pm to HebertFest08
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I rinsed out the filter and put it out to dry.
WRONG. Once clean, you suppose to add motor oil to the foam filter. Put some in and squeeze out all extra.
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Kohler engine on it
That is your problem there. I have a POS too!
Posted on 9/8/13 at 6:50 pm to fishfighter
So, I put the filter in after drying out.... i did not add oil to it. It started back up and is working fine.
Isn't Kohler supposed to be good stuff?
Isn't Kohler supposed to be good stuff?
Posted on 9/8/13 at 6:52 pm to HebertFest08
Lower end isn't
Their top end stuff is really good.
Hondas are better IMO in this situation
Their top end stuff is really good.
Hondas are better IMO in this situation
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:03 pm to jimbeam
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Lower end isn't
well frick
If it can last me a year until i'm out of this house i'd be happy. Since we are on the subject.... i'm going buy a weedeater, this week. Looking at getting an echo, that should suffice?
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:12 pm to HebertFest08
I love my srm230 echo
The 210 is good too
Great product
The 210 is good too
Great product
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:21 pm to HebertFest08
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So, I put the filter in after drying out.... i did not add oil to it.
Oil traps dust that other wise would pass thru the foam filter.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:32 pm to fishfighter
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Oil traps dust that other wise would pass thru the foam filter.
is this recommended by Kohler or is it just kind of something that can help. I didn't see anything about it in the manual.
Also, I'm looking at getting the Echo pas system.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:36 pm to HebertFest08
If its like their regular 2 cycle stuff, should be good
Stihl is also good(obviously) if that's an option
Stihl is also good(obviously) if that's an option
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:56 pm to jimbeam
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Stihl is also good(obviously) if that's an option
Yeh... just not sure i'm willing to throw in the extra $100 for a stihl. I know its good stuff, but is it $100 more for the powerhead good.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 8:48 pm to HebertFest08
Echo is crap.....get the stihl... Thank me later
Posted on 9/8/13 at 8:53 pm to HebertFest08
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is this recommended by Kohler or is it just kind of something that can help
It depends on the engine manufacturer. Some of them will foul plugs/gunk valves/clog jets/etc without much oil in the inlet. Some don't care and won't notice if they suck oil mist or not.
I can almost guarantee kohler recommends buying a new filter. Since they're all of a dollar or two, I'd probably do that. Some of those foam filters degrade pretty easily and little pieces of foam in your carb won't help it.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 10:19 pm to Pretzel Logic
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Echo is crap.....get the stihl... Thank me later
Ignore this tard. Buy a Stihl or an Echo. I own Stihl and Echo equipment and both are great for what they do. Echo has a 5 year warranty. Just bought a new Echo 250LN to replace an Echo PB-2100 that made 15 seasons with minimal maintenance.
I don't need thanks either...
Posted on 9/8/13 at 10:57 pm to Clames
Buy redmax. Dad swears by them. He has ran lawn services for the last 15 years.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 11:10 pm to GeauxTime9
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Buy redmax.
Owned by Husqvarna.
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