I never attempted to start it as the blower shroud was packed solid with mouse nests and plug blown out. Heads are off and clean. Welded and repaired the damaged spark plug hole. I still have to test the stator and definitely need a coil. What is your opinion of the knockoff coils? Cylinder walls are not scored at all but no visible crosshatch. I have the updated breather, new tube, and breather filter. Is there an updated governor gear available? I plan on using this tractor around my place to pull a roller, seeder, and sprayer for my food plots. It also came with a hydro angle blade and a Haban deck. Thank you for the advise
The knock off coils are cheaper for a reason! They have less windings in them, so the spark plugs will not receive the same amount of voltage, possibly causing harder starting. Also, they will not last as long! Personally, I don't really enjoy removing the engine and rear tins, so do it once, do it right!
There are two options for the governor gear. A steel gear that was used in the early K series Kohler singles will go right in, OR Kohler has an updated nylon gear that should last longer than the original issue. To replace the gear, the aluminum engine block must be split.
Carefully check the flywheel magnets. It is common for them to come loose, possible damaging the magnets and the stator. This will cause a no charge condition.