kohler hard to start

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I recently purchased a used Toro W/B with a 13 hp Kohler. The mower is 2 years old and was used for residential applications. I am having a tough time getting it to start. I drained the tank, put a new fuel filter, drained the carb bowel and put in a new spark plug. It is still hard to start, I have been having use starter fluid to get the initial start.

I have another Toro W/B with 15 hp Kohler so I know they are cold natured. Does anyone have any suggestions before I take it in the shop to be worked on. Thanks

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Is it pull start or electric? If it's pull start pull the cord until to feel compresion then release and give it a full pull.

Hope this helps.


Mark

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Valves may be out of adjustment, unless they are hydraulic like the 25hp.

[Just Cut]

Check the choke to see if it fully closes when the throttle is in the choke position, I have had several times had the adjust the choke on various kohler motors

[GH725]

Are they hard to turn around

I'm looking at a Graverly 60" mid. It's used and they want $4500 for it. Is that a fair price for it?? It has 1039hrs on it. It was at a ExMark dealer and is a trade-in. It seemed to start OK but had alot of scratches on it. It would be "as is" if I bought it though and I'd like to have a warranty if I spend that kind of money. The only problem is, a new 60" ZTR is close to 8G's. I can afford to spend that kind of money right now. I've never tried a W/B and I'm not sure I'd like mowing with it. Any comments on handling a W/B?? Are they hard to turn around and do you have to pull them back if you can't turn around??? I don't know, are they hard on your forarms??? The 2 levers that are spring loaded to control it or steer it, are they held in to move the W/B or do you release them to move it?? I hope this makes sence. I'm not a large person and my arms don't work out everyday. Will I burn up my forarms after a days use on a W/B??? I might see if the dealer will let me cut with one to see if I could get use to the way they handle. You know a used one that works good.

Sorry for all the questions. This has to be the best forum I've been to. Lots of great info and friendly folks.

Thanks for all the help...

[McBillNLex]

As an aside about your topic:

I am a chemical applicator.

I am a shadetree mechanic with good mechanical aptittude.

I am a quality control guy ( don't believe it ask the guy with the hunk out of his butt, for cutting up a beer can, while mowing an admittedly unattractive industrial site.)

I am a supervisor of crew Leaders.

I actually started as an applicator, and have mowed very little.
When I do they are usually generous enough to give me a ZTR.
So you ought to hear the laughter, and ribbing I get when ever some one sees me out using a walkbehind.

The only time I ever used one for a full day, it was one of our retired Lesco's, I came in with my forearms so sore, that I wouldn't shake hands with anyone for a week.