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Craftsman garden tractor w/ Kohler 14 hp eng. dies when warmed up- why ?
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Craftsman lawn tractor with 22hp kohler engine uses a fram pf-53
The oil to use for the 26hp Kohler motor on a Craftsman garden tractor will depend on the temperature outside. Use a 10-30 blend in the summer and a 5-30 blend in the winter months. The brand of oil does not matter as long as it is not a synthetic blend.
Be sure that when you put the unit in reverse that the blades for the mower are not engaged. That will prevent the mower from operating
The float valve in the carburetor is not working properly. You will need to remove the carburetor and clean it or replace it.
Companies often have copies of manuals available to send to their customers. Contact them directly and have the model number to help assist them in getting you the correct book.
Locate oil drain , usually a small pipe with a cap on it, open it, remove the dip stick let drain, replace cap , fill to dip stick level,
You may have junked your starter trying to start your motor which could be bound on something. Like a bad bearing or something jammed between the fly wheel.
Where is oil plug
Turn the key on, follow the red cable from the starter to the junction box make sure you have a rubber handle screwdriver and make contact with both nuts should turn over.
The Kohler CV16S engine (including filter) holds 2 quarts of oil.