Kohler k301 throttle up issues

[Rwgarrison23]

Hi there people.

I had this 124 for almost a year. When I 1st got it. I went ahead went through the engine, replaced all seals, gaskets, cleaned the carb and rebuild it. New fuel line, cleaned out fuel tank, all new ignition parts. I pretty much replaced everything on the outside because I dont know the history of it. But I do know that it does burn some oil a little bit. Which is fine with me because I kept a close eye on the oil level after every use. Ran extremely good. Pulled heavy loads without a issue.

Now fast forward to last Sunday. I went out to use the tractor to do some work to the property. I realized it wont turned over because I left the key in on position all night and burned up my new coil. I looked around for another one laying around and found one from one of my junk car put back. Swapped that in, ran fine until today. It wont fire at all. No matter what I do. So, I played with it some for few hours and finally got it to run. It ran rough. Like someone messed with my carb over night. When I try to rev up the throttle, it dies immediately. When I mess with the carb idle screw settings. I was able to get it running full throttle then I saw my muffler is glowing red.

My question is, did I mess up anything else because I left the key on all night my accident?

[athomas]

I'd check the points and the coil needs to be one with internal resistor.

[ol'George]

if it will idle, but not rev up, possibility the condenser is bad.
if the muffler is red hot it is way too lean.

[Rwgarrison23]

Originally Posted by ol'George

if it will idle, but not rev up, possibility the condenser is bad.
if the muffler is red hot it is way too lean.

Could a bad condenser cause running lean conditions?

[smalljob]

what Thomas said, you probably burned up or at least seriously pitted the points by using a coil without internal resister. Not sure if that would hurt the condenser, but you probably should replace coil, points and condenser.

[Rwgarrison23]

Originally Posted by smalljob

what Thomas said, you probably burned up or at least seriously pitted the points by using a coil without internal resister. Not sure if that would hurt the condenser, but you probably should replace coil, points and condenser.

Also the push rod for the points. I havent replaced that yet

[R Bedell]

you probably should replace coil, points and condenser.

I'll second that and to include the correct Kohler parts.

[Rwgarrison23]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

I'll second that and to include the correct Kohler parts.

Kohler only? I bought a kit from isavetractors and it served me well until my accident.

[ol'George]

Kohler parts are the best, but respectable aftermarket serve well usually.
You need to re adjust the main jet richer to get your mixture right.
(CCW is richer)
If your points between the rubbing block & contact point, are not blue from heat,you can prolly just use a little fine sandpaper between them.
The point push rod is not hurt from leaving the ig. on.
So the Correct coil & condenser should fix the elect. problem, then adjust the carb.

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by Rwgarrison23

Hi there people.

I had this 124 for almost a year.

Originally Posted by Rwgarrison23

Kohler only? I bought a kit from isavetractors and it served me well until my accident.

Too small of a sample time. Some things its best too not skimp on. The Kohler parts in this case are made much better and last longer.

Still.. Its your money, time tractor