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Originally Posted by martyrant
I can't remember if it really had this much thrashing/movement to it at idle [I do know the exhaust hood is missing some screws that adds to the drama on the thrashing], but it goes away a bit at higher throttle,.
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Worn out, or improperly adjusted ISO mounts can contribute to engine shake as can an engine that is not timed properly.
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Originally Posted by martyrant
I noticed it throttling up/down just sitting there,
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Improperly adjusted carb and or worn throttle shaft and bushing. Bad fuel. And,..
Re set the Governor. You can find information on this procedure on page 6.29 and 6.30 of the Kohler K series Service manual found here;
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...0422#post30422
How's that?
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Originally Posted by martyrant
when I'm actually trying to use it (leveling the driveway with the box blade would even stall it after about 15-20 feet)….
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Bad fuel, fouled plug, pitted/dirty points, worn/ out of adjustment carb, engine out of time, did I say re set the governor?
Overall sounds like just a lack of proper maintenance. I think we gave him a bunch of useful information to help him diagnose his own problem.