Just bought a 2284 any suggestions/advice - Page 3

Matt G. · #21 03-09-2011, 10:15 PM

All you've got to do is loosen the jam nuts on the tie rod ends and thread them onto the cylinder a little further. It's not a big deal at all.

dsmithjr · #22 03-10-2011, 04:40 PM

Matt are these the lock nuts and tie rod ends your taking about? I have to buy a service manual when I get paid

aagitch · #23 03-10-2011, 05:19 PM

I had to do what matt stated, and it did the trick for my super.

Matt G. · #24 03-10-2011, 05:38 PM

Yep, that's what I'm talking about.

dsmithjr · #25 03-10-2011, 07:13 PM

You dont have to readjust the wheel alignment? Seems like if I make the rod shorter it would center the wheels to the left. Sorry to ask so many questions.

Matt G. · #26 03-10-2011, 07:52 PM

If you shorten it, it will turn sharper to the right and less to the left.

dsmithjr · #27 03-11-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks Matt. Right now steering is the least of my issues still having running issues. Rebuilt the carb and put in new filters and plugs but I still have a little spit out of the carb causing it to not take fuel very well and run a little rough and now the engine dies every time I engage the PTO. Didnt do that until I changed the fluids and did the tune up and washed it. Its better since the carb rebuild but still not right. Not happy with my cub right now

got to figure out whats wrong.

Dave01 · #28 03-11-2011, 09:32 PM

Your description of the problem makes me wonder - if only one cylinder is firing on a 2 cylinder Command, it will run better than you might expect, in fact will move fine, even mow if you can get the deck turning. It would run a bit rough, and might stall when you engage the deck, just as you describe. I know it sounds foolish, but just try pulling each plug wire one at a time while it's running to make sure both are firing.

dsmithjr · #29 03-13-2011, 06:47 PM

Here is the problem with the engine. It still has a little miss and bogs down under load (example PTO on mowing going up hill).It will run on one cylinder however the left cylinder is much weaker running than the right when you pull off the plug wire. Both cylinders have new plugs however the left plug is black fouling and the right is burning cleanly. I did a compression check ran 3 tests then averaged,both cylinders are averaging 140lbs. I have not ran a leak down test because my compressor is out of service. I read that these engines have issues with the left side head gasket leaking or the SAM going bad which will cause similar results as my engine. Before I start throwing parts at it I would like to hear from some of you who have had this issue.

Matt G. · #30 03-13-2011, 06:56 PM

I haven't had this issue, but since you've got 140 psi of compression in both cylinders I'd say you don't have a blown head gasket. It sounds to me like the ignition coil for the misfiring cylinder is going bad. I'd start by checking that...a Kohler repair place probably can test the coil for you.