One of the best videos I have seen on troubleshooting lawn mower problems! His detailed information makes it very helpful in fixing any machine out there. Thanks so much for your videos!
Great video. Super helpful, detailed and some humor sprinkled in. Haven’t been mechanical savvy but after watching this have dove in and enjoyed attempting to repairing my lt155 -
I am a ret. out board Boat mech. tip!!! Hint yes yes yes you can use WD 40 as starting fluid. Yes it really does work and will boost compression as well if rings are stuck.
Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you😊! My neighbor just gave me one says it doesn't run,,I Love tinkering on small engines,🥰! Your knowledge & teaching skills,,,,I will follow directions 😊
T-Bone saves another one from the scrap man. Good job describing the diagnostic procedures! Great camera work! Stay away from that bigger hammer. LOL.😂😁👍🇺🇸 Roger
Just found your video. Excellent info and a fun watch. I got an old LT155 this last Spring. Now fall and ready to empty the tank - 'cause of you I now know how to do it - pushing air into the tank. Thanks for the ideas, knowledge and the humor.
Just went through all this on one of my 155's I picked up. I wanted to recommend that you put another 150-75 micron fuel filter in the rubber hose going into the carb. This motor has the metal fuel line running under the heat shield that tends to rust up & get debris into the carb. Thanks for the vids!
@@Mike-su8si That's interesting... Perhaps mine is Aluminium as well BUT it still had "rusty build up" inside of that tube. I sand blasted it in/out & painted it. Either way, from my angle, a filter is still needed at that location. It's a tight spot but a pancake style filter will fit.
@@justinvegan yeah more filters are better i only have one on mine but still have to put a new gas line on from the tank to the filter The guy i got the mower from said the engine was rebuilt and it was but they never put new line on i redone all the small pieces so just have the long piece to do. You could probably use a piece of aluminum brake line or order one thats made for the engine
Thanks for the great video. Been dinking around with an LT133 that won't start. New fuel pickup, cap, filter, pump and hose. Fuel is pumping up to the carb and I have spark. You got me convinced it's the old carb on this 25 year old mower.
My grandfather and uncle where lawnmower machines and I have the exact tank in my building that's funny to me seeing u using it for that cause I got my old f100 that had dirty gas in tank moving same tank same way lol
This video has been SUPER helpful! I'm restoring my fathers LT133. Didn't know that the carb solenoid wasn't technically even needed, good to know! When I'm troubleshooting carb or gas line issues, and end up spilling some, I pour small bit of water over the area just be a little extra safe.
Man I love your videos. Your work ethics are like yours. I know a lot of people would have put a fuel pump on and would charge for that spacer you cracked. Keep up the ' great work..
Good video on this Kohler Command systems. I just bought 2 x Snapper ZTR 44in deck mowers that has the Kohler Command engines on them. You gave a good run down template for me to follow for my non-running ZTR.
Picked one of these up a few weeks ago off craigslist, kinda similar problem set, new battery, new fuel lines, new fuel pump, and a cleaned carb are all it's really needed. One of the weirder issues I did have was the float valve needle was stuck on mine, which is what was causing it to flood. The "gasoline" in the tank did get it to run initially, but it was more like lamp oil than gasoline and once the machine was stopped would turn into dried up soda. I did pump it all out through the fuel lines with a siphon pump, put some fresh gas in, got it fired up and went for a trip around the yard. Unfortunately, my factory air cleaner had been replaced by some goofy kinda thing, have to see if I can find that part. Thanks for the debugging help.
Great job of getting this machine running once again. Hopefully the transmission is also good. Will have to check out the video about solenoid testing. Thanks for the video
solenoid test is very simple if it clicks with key that tells switch --fuse small windis good now take a pair pliers short 2 big lugs on solenoid starter should spin replace solenoid this is 2 min test for solenoid
@@RaleysSmallEngines what is the dial that's on the console of it do🤔?? Its got a new battery,,looks like it needs filter for air,,new hoses for fuel(they're cracked) carburetor bowl & float cleaned,,I've repaired on one before,,on a push mower,,,I can't push any more,,I'm down for a few days after,, My neighbor gave me this Beautiful machine & I want to tinker with it 🥰
Hey T-bone nice to see you very good video and well explained you always do a nice job explaining your work this video im sure will help people with this same lawn tractor to fix there's if they have the same issue. Take care and stay well
Godamnit you were too busy rockin out to that dirty rock music to concentrate on those linkages T-Bone! and you definitely didn’t shut down that camera, we all know Mrs T is behind that camera and calls the shots. You turned that from junk to a working machine brother, and entertaining too. Was that shop Cat in the background asking for supper? feed the dam Cat! Great great video
I wonder if the original solenoid was grounded to the unbolted engine or the frame? You can flatten the end of an old soldering iron and 'mesh/weld' the plastic piece between the block and carb. Good video start to finish, thanks.
Engineers should be required to work on each prototype design, in the hot, in the rain, and the cold, before they sign off on a design. To engineer is human.
What ya doing for a hood? Darn things are like 800 bucks. About everyone you find is broken. I have two of these that need hoods. Any ideal what kind of a hood I can make work?
😆 I'm not doing anything for a hood. This is a customers machine. We stopped flipping mowers about 4 years ago, we only do customer repairs. Yes hoods are hard to come by and are expensive. Thanks for watching my friend
I have a john deere l110. It has a kohler command 17.5hp. Problem i have it starts up runs fine but sometimes when i go to turn off it tries to keep running. I replaced ignition switch, cleaned carb, new plug, checked the piece in fuel bowl is working, added high octane fuel
@RaleysSmallEngines great video! I have a LT155 that has no sound when I turn the key. I've put in a new key switch, battery, solenoid, starter, and carburetor. Did the jump trick and she wants to fire up. What do i check next?
I have this exact same engine on my Snapper zero turn; if I run the engine without the heat shields around the cylinder head, will that harm anything? After taking mine off and cleaning all the built up gunk that was trapped in cylinder fins while servicing the mower, I am hesitant to put them back on.
Just got an lt150. Was running now turning key doesn't do anything. Doesn't seem to be getting power at starter solenoid. Jumping solenoid makes it turn over but don't seem to be firing. What all does the ignition switch run?
help i have a john deere l11 20 hp v twin it will only start if i pour gas in carb then it runs fine and will start while it warm i have fuel going to the carb new fuel pump selonaoid is clicking if possible please help thank you thank you
I have a mower just like this. I was having trouble starting an had to change the coil.. after that it starts good an runs good. the problem now is when I turn it off. Just before the motor completely stops it backfires. Help LOL
I quit using mine because each new replaced bowl of the carburetor bowl corrodes inside and causes problems with the plastic float there's no other problems with those Kohler engines all the main problem is is the carburetor bowl I ain't gonna keep wasting my money on new carburetors just for the bowl that corrodes in a few months so i use to like those engines but not no more its not the gas causing the problem or my briggs wouldn't keep working its Kohlers replacement carburetor bowls metal isn't treated right from whoever is making those parts Thats why I'd like to buy 2 more craftsmen 18 hp intek briggs engine or john deere briggs they're the same exact single cylinder Then take off the Kohlers and put Briggs on
Good Job, People Think Their Time Is SO Valuable That They Can Out Price Themselves Of Work. Even Qualified Mower Mechanics Think Their Time Is So Valuable It's Ridiculous . They Think They DESERVE To Charge Stupid Prices Per Hour.. I Would Rather Have Worked On A Mower For $ 50 P/H & Get Work, Then Charge $ 100 P/H And Get No Work. It Comes Down To Part Costs Etc. A Honest Mechanic Can Still Make Money. Simply Swapping a Carburettor Is Being Lazy.. Not Many Carbs Need Replacing, Just A Good Clean.. And That's My 2 Cents Worth For Many Mechanics
Like the gentleman said, do you charge the customer for the time to clean or just put on a new carburetor? Even at $50 an hour for labor, a new carburetor can cost less than $30 . So spend an hour cleaning, or a new carburetor? I charge $65 shop hour. I prefer to rebuild, but sometimes that will cost more than a new carburetor. To keep cost down for the customer sometimes the new is cheaper than to rebuild. If it's for myself, I will take the time to rebuild.
@@bertgrau3934 yes the aftermarket carburettors are cheap to replace. I wouldn't charge an hour labour just to clean the carburettor, If I could Save the original carburettor I would. I'd at least give it a go, & if it was still no good I would change it. I also Don't send machines back to the Customer Dirty. I don't care if it takes me half an hour to degrease the engine etc. I will charge what ever it cost me in a can of degreaser to replace the can. Cleaning by pressure washer is quick & Easy. Cleaning The machines show that you care in what you do for the customer and they appreciate & give you more work.
@@jonlambshead5115 I agree I will not give equipment back to a customer dirty. If I can clean a carburetor in less than an hour great, but I usually take an hour . If you don't charge for your time, that's up to you. I do good work, and will not give free work.
As a small guy I’m always happy to a mower get saved from bone 🦴 yard .. but however the more parts and time put into a older unit like this one sure hurts the profit
Yes it does. I informed the customer of the cost and he said go for it and fix it. We don't flip mowers, we own a repair shop. If we were flipping, yes it would hurt the money. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.
One of the best videos I have seen on troubleshooting lawn mower problems! His detailed information makes it very helpful in fixing any machine out there. Thanks so much for your videos!
Wow, thank you for the compliment my friend. Glad you enjoyed it
Nicely done. The Georgia Association of Shade Tree Mechanics has pulled my license; I'm glad you folks are aound.
It is good to see young people getting there hands dirty- I like your vids------ I have been working on small engines for over 60 years
Thank you for watching my friend. I'm not so young anymore, been repairing junk about 50 years, since the early 70s
Maybe not perfect but honest in owning up to a mistake great video
IMHO that was the best engine Kohler ever made. Definitely worth restoring.
Agreed!
Great video. Super helpful, detailed and some humor sprinkled in. Haven’t been mechanical savvy but after watching this have dove in and enjoyed attempting to repairing my lt155 -
Awesome! Thank you 😊
Thanks I'm in the middle of the same job
Same machine? A lt133
You taught me a lot Thank you
I have the same model and mine isn’t cranking either did u replace your carburetor?
I have one of these with the Freedom 42 Deck. Great machines.
Not too bad to work on, parts are out there for them. Cheers! 🍻 -Al
I am a ret. out board Boat mech. tip!!! Hint yes yes yes you can use WD 40 as starting fluid.
Yes it really does work and will boost compression as well if rings are stuck.
Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you😊! My neighbor just gave me one says it doesn't run,,I Love tinkering on small engines,🥰! Your knowledge & teaching skills,,,,I will follow directions 😊
Awesome! Thanks for watching
T-Bone saves another one from the scrap man. Good job describing the diagnostic procedures! Great camera work! Stay away from that bigger hammer. LOL.😂😁👍🇺🇸 Roger
Lol thanks so much my friend
Just found your video. Excellent info and a fun watch. I got an old LT155 this last Spring. Now fall and ready to empty the tank - 'cause of you I now know how to do it - pushing air into the tank. Thanks for the ideas, knowledge and the humor.
Awesome thank you
@@RaleysSmallEngines Now a subscriber too! Love fixing things instead of throwing them out. Thanks again.
Great!!! Welcome to our channel. Check out our other channel also, T-bone After Hours
Just went through all this on one of my 155's I picked up. I wanted to recommend that you put another 150-75 micron fuel filter in the rubber hose going into the carb. This motor has the metal fuel line running under the heat shield that tends to rust up & get debris into the carb. Thanks for the vids!
Mine has a aluminum line through that part
@@Mike-su8si That's interesting... Perhaps mine is Aluminium as well BUT it still had "rusty build up" inside of that tube. I sand blasted it in/out & painted it. Either way, from my angle, a filter is still needed at that location. It's a tight spot but a pancake style filter will fit.
@@justinvegan yeah more filters are better i only have one on mine but still have to put a new gas line on from the tank to the filter
The guy i got the mower from said the engine was rebuilt and it was but they never put new line on i redone all the small pieces so just have the long piece to do.
You could probably use a piece of aluminum brake line or order one thats made for the engine
I wish you lived here in town. I have a LT155 and I love it. Very interesting and informative video. Thanks
Bring it. Let's video the repair !!
Thanks for the great video. Been dinking around with an LT133 that won't start. New fuel pickup, cap, filter, pump and hose. Fuel is pumping up to the carb and I have spark. You got me convinced it's the old carb on this 25 year old mower.
Rusted flywheel ?
Great diagnostic and getting this kohler on this John deere up and running again good job again t-bone
Thank you sir
@@RaleysSmallEngines your welcome sir
Good video. I appreciate your explanations on everything you done. Made it easier to follow.
Thankyou Sir.
Got this engine on my JD l110 Awesome! T Bone!!
My grandfather and uncle where lawnmower machines and I have the exact tank in my building that's funny to me seeing u using it for that cause I got my old f100 that had dirty gas in tank moving same tank same way lol
Your video made my project possible! Great tips and amazing sharing of knowledge. Thank you!
Nice work T-Bone, that fuel was a nice shade of green in the bowl but hey, you got her running. 🙂👍
Thank you so much John you are awesome brother.
Anytime brother, you and the Mrs T-Bone do great. 🙂👍🏼
This video has been SUPER helpful! I'm restoring my fathers LT133. Didn't know that the carb solenoid wasn't technically even needed, good to know! When I'm troubleshooting carb or gas line issues, and end up spilling some, I pour small bit of water over the area just be a little extra safe.
Excellent video,I am so guilty of testing a starter the wrong way.Great tip.
Thank you my friend glad you liked it.
Laid back dude named T-Bone with a southern draw fixin broke shit, what's not to like. Keep up the good work.
🤣 Love it brother!! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend
I sure enjoy these videos. Helps me with my own mower and more.
Nice save T-Bone. The hipa carbs work pretty good with my experience so far. Good video my friend 🔧👍
Thank you sir
Man I love your videos. Your work ethics are like yours. I know a lot of people would have put a fuel pump on and would charge for that spacer you cracked. Keep up the '
great work..
Thank you. Yes sir, it pays to be honest.
Good video on this Kohler Command systems. I just bought 2 x Snapper ZTR 44in deck mowers that has the Kohler Command engines on them. You gave a good run down template for me to follow for my non-running ZTR.
Picked one of these up a few weeks ago off craigslist, kinda similar problem set, new battery, new fuel lines, new fuel pump, and a cleaned carb are all it's really needed. One of the weirder issues I did have was the float valve needle was stuck on mine, which is what was causing it to flood. The "gasoline" in the tank did get it to run initially, but it was more like lamp oil than gasoline and once the machine was stopped would turn into dried up soda. I did pump it all out through the fuel lines with a siphon pump, put some fresh gas in, got it fired up and went for a trip around the yard. Unfortunately, my factory air cleaner had been replaced by some goofy kinda thing, have to see if I can find that part. Thanks for the debugging help.
Nice rod nock brother
Great job of getting this machine running once again. Hopefully the transmission is also good. Will have to check out the video about solenoid testing. Thanks for the video
Thanks 👍Yes sir, hope so. I'm sure it's fine, these older machines have much better transmissions than the new ones.
solenoid test is very simple if it clicks with key that tells switch --fuse small windis good now take a pair pliers short 2 big lugs on solenoid starter should spin replace solenoid this is 2 min test for solenoid
@@RaleysSmallEngines what is the dial that's on the console of it do🤔?? Its got a new battery,,looks like it needs filter for air,,new hoses for fuel(they're cracked) carburetor bowl & float cleaned,,I've repaired on one before,,on a push mower,,,I can't push any more,,I'm down for a few days after,, My neighbor gave me this Beautiful machine & I want to tinker with it 🥰
Lol hockey snot. Great job as always. Maybe use a tack hammer instead of the rock maul lol
🤣 🤣
Yes that helped me out. I am having the exact same problem. An I was wondering how to get the gas out of the tank.
I use a home made oil / gas extractor. I have a video on it somewhere on my channel
Hey T-bone nice to see you very good video and well explained you always do a nice job explaining your work this video im sure will help people with this same lawn tractor to fix there's if they have the same issue. Take care and stay well
Thanks brother
Very good video ….. thank you
Thank you too!
Godamnit you were too busy rockin out to that dirty rock music to concentrate on those linkages T-Bone! and you definitely didn’t shut down that camera, we all know Mrs T is behind that camera and calls the shots. You turned that from junk to a working machine brother, and entertaining too. Was that shop Cat in the background asking for supper? feed the dam Cat! Great great video
Lmao, too funny. Glad you liked it brother.
Great work..great 👍
Thank you
Make you a cap or several and put an air valve in the top that way you can pressure the tank easier.
solenoids are not complicated at all after watching. I should have known this stuff along time ago.
Excellent video keep up the good work!
Amazing it has an undamaged seat!
I wonder if the original solenoid was grounded to the unbolted engine or the frame?
You can flatten the end of an old soldering iron and 'mesh/weld' the plastic piece between the block and carb.
Good video start to finish, thanks.
Engineers should be required to work on each prototype design, in the hot, in the rain, and the cold, before they sign off on a design. To engineer is human.
What ya doing for a hood? Darn things are like 800 bucks. About everyone you find is broken. I have two of these that need hoods. Any ideal what kind of a hood I can make work?
😆 I'm not doing anything for a hood. This is a customers machine. We stopped flipping mowers about 4 years ago, we only do customer repairs. Yes hoods are hard to come by and are expensive. Thanks for watching my friend
Look like you was havin' a moment with that carb 😆 Hey I tapped the screen you wasn't watching' !
I have many moments like that every day. Lol I thought I heard you tapping the screen 😂
Cool 😎 video
Congrats on this video Sir i.have a john lt 133 it needed some work on it but she's running like Deere s are supposed to
Thank you. Awesome.
@@RaleysSmallEngines anytime young man 😎 👍. when you have a chance to check out My RUclips channel you are going to see the Lt 133 .I have
Great save that's a $1500 mower now
Raley small engine's you gained a new Sub
Thank you sir
🤣🤣🤣You had a Rooster moment there with that carb linkage
Lol, I had a bunch of moments like that with this mower. It's still here, waiting on a muffler.
I have a john deere l110. It has a kohler command 17.5hp. Problem i have it starts up runs fine but sometimes when i go to turn off it tries to keep running. I replaced ignition switch, cleaned carb, new plug, checked the piece in fuel bowl is working, added high octane fuel
I like da way you Talk 😜
@RaleysSmallEngines great video! I have a LT155 that has no sound when I turn the key. I've put in a new key switch, battery, solenoid, starter, and carburetor. Did the jump trick and she wants to fire up. What do i check next?
"Suck up your main jet". Are you allowed to say that? LOL!
Too funny, I sure hope so. 🤣
alot of work t bone
Yes it was. Thanks for watching my friend.
I have this exact same engine on my Snapper zero turn; if I run the engine without the heat shields around the cylinder head, will that harm anything? After taking mine off and cleaning all the built up gunk that was trapped in cylinder fins while servicing the mower, I am hesitant to put them back on.
Can you tell me how to make the switch turn the motor over on this same kind of mower
Take off the the white wire from the coil then connect it to the switch white wire
Just got an lt150. Was running now turning key doesn't do anything. Doesn't seem to be getting power at starter solenoid. Jumping solenoid makes it turn over but don't seem to be firing. What all does the ignition switch run?
Oh please
I have a lt155 I replaced solenoid battery and rebuilt starter and I turn key and nothing
Do you have a used fuel tank for that machine . I need one for my LT 166
Sorry, no sir I don't.
Hello my friend. How are you doing??
Doing great, thank you. Hope you are well brother. We have been extremely busy.
Lol is that fule excel erato 6000 pattened
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help i have a john deere l11 20 hp v twin it will only start if i pour gas in carb then it runs fine and will start while it warm
i have fuel going to the carb new fuel pump selonaoid is clicking if possible please help thank you thank you
Dang that would make a great video. Are you near South Carolina? Gonna need more info to diagnose it. Can't tonight, it's late.
I have a mower just like this. I was having trouble starting an had to change the coil.. after that it starts good an runs good. the problem now is when I turn it off. Just before the motor completely stops it backfires. Help LOL
The single Kohler ain't worth keep using anymore until they treat and dip that metal the right way
👍🏾📝
If it doesn't have a Kohler 7000 series or Kohler command commercial pro engines in the tractor I won't even look at it
I quit using mine because each new replaced bowl of the carburetor bowl corrodes inside and causes problems with the plastic float there's no other problems with those Kohler engines all the main problem is is the carburetor bowl
I ain't gonna keep wasting my money on new carburetors just for the bowl that corrodes in a few months so i use to like those engines but not no more its not the gas causing the problem or my briggs wouldn't keep working its Kohlers replacement carburetor bowls metal isn't treated right from whoever is making those parts
Thats why I'd like to buy 2 more craftsmen 18 hp intek briggs engine or john deere briggs they're the same exact single cylinder
Then take off the Kohlers and put Briggs on
Lets not kill that motor before it starts k?
Some time those linkages are a b-----
Yes they are, especially when I put them on backwards 😃
Good Job, People Think Their Time Is SO Valuable That They Can Out Price Themselves Of Work. Even Qualified Mower Mechanics Think Their Time Is So Valuable It's Ridiculous . They Think They DESERVE To Charge Stupid Prices Per Hour.. I Would Rather Have Worked On A Mower For $ 50 P/H & Get Work, Then Charge $ 100 P/H And Get No Work. It Comes Down To Part Costs Etc. A Honest Mechanic Can Still Make Money. Simply Swapping a Carburettor Is Being Lazy.. Not Many Carbs Need Replacing, Just A Good Clean.. And That's My 2 Cents Worth For Many Mechanics
Like the gentleman said, do you charge the customer for the time to clean or just put on a new carburetor? Even at $50 an hour for labor, a new carburetor can cost less than $30 . So spend an hour cleaning, or a new carburetor? I charge $65 shop hour. I prefer to rebuild, but sometimes that will cost more than a new carburetor. To keep cost down for the customer sometimes the new is cheaper than to rebuild.
If it's for myself, I will take the time to rebuild.
@@bertgrau3934 yes the aftermarket carburettors are cheap to replace. I wouldn't charge an hour labour just to clean the carburettor, If I could Save the original carburettor I would. I'd at least give it a go, & if it was still no good I would change it. I also Don't send machines back to the Customer Dirty. I don't care if it takes me half an hour to degrease the engine etc. I will charge what ever it cost me in a can of degreaser to replace the can. Cleaning by pressure washer is quick & Easy. Cleaning The machines show that you care in what you do for the customer and they appreciate & give you more work.
@@jonlambshead5115
I agree I will not give equipment back to a customer dirty. If I can clean a carburetor in less than an hour great, but I usually take an hour . If you don't charge for your time, that's up to you. I do good work, and will not give free work.
@@bertgrau3934 Fair Enough
@@jonlambshead5115
Fair enough, I wish you well sir.
As a small guy I’m always happy to a mower get saved from bone 🦴 yard .. but however the more parts and time put into a older unit like this one sure hurts the profit
Yes it does. I informed the customer of the cost and he said go for it and fix it. We don't flip mowers, we own a repair shop. If we were flipping, yes it would hurt the money. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.