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What would cause this on a Kohler 7000 series V-twin 26 hp ? ...it's quite bad , saw flames come out of carb , when I pulled off air filer box .

Had to quit my project today due to a bad gas leak in my 3206. Gas appears to be coming from front of tractor area of tank . Do these plastic tanks chafe in that area ? Right now I have tractor front parked up hill , with gas...

Have a Cub Cadet 3208 with Kohler Command engine with 1250 hrs on it .... runs great until today , when it did something that it has never done in my 20 years of ownership .... I'm doing a land scape job of major proportions , and towing a loaded trailer of dirt over and over again.... fill...

My Kohler 7 thousand series choke... ( 1 lever for throttle & choke ) it won't lift choke rod high enough to close choke... it seems like lever linkage at engine is at 6:30.... and should be at 6:25 in order to lift rod to close choke.... so if cable is adjusted to lift choke rod to close choke...

My Kohler 7 thousand series choke... it won't lift choke rod high enough to close choke... it seems like lever is at 6:30.... and should be at 6:25 in order to lift rod to close choke.... so if cable is adjusted to lift choke rod to close choke, idle is like 2,000 rpm + , and if adjusted for...

My Craftsman, with a 26 hp Kohler 7000 series vertical shaft v-twin is Crazy Loud , with it's tiny box muffler. Is there anyway to add a 2nd muffler to quiet this beast ? Is there anyone out there who builds custom mufflers...

Hi, I have a 3206, in very good condition, with hydraulic lift, and I'm thinking of finding snow plow components for it. Found this on ebay Cub Cadet Series 3000 Front Blade Hitch Kit NIB...

My 2017 Craftsman 26 hp, with 54inch mower deck has had the PTO electro clutch stop working in the middle of mowing. Tractor has 200 hours on it...

Now going on 1 month of no start....checked every safety switch except the blade switch, because I can not find it . This model has the yellow blade switch on off knob, but where is the blade safety switch for this ? All other safety...

I always seem to have the worst luck with this Craftsman 26 hp Kohler engine lawn / garden tractor. One year old battery shows 12.7 at terminals. Yesterday, started mowing with it after installing new head...

Kohler 7000 series , vertical crankshaft, V twin KT 745, won't start, after new coil was put in, due to mouse eating, coil wire. Engine was run for 3 hrs. before I put in new coil. Did remove shroud , and found huge mouse nest and nuts under shroud. Removed all debris, and hosed cylinder fins...

I have a 3206 Cub Cadet, which I am happy with, with the exception of it being too slow. I guesstimate about 3mph..... getting this figure from my 2017 Craftsman (MTD) , Rated at 5MPH. Transmission filter and Cub Cadet fluid has been done, but still painfully slow. Is there an adjustment on...

Must Cub Cadet 737-3062 Fluid Hydr/Trans G, be used in my Cub Cadet 3206, or can I use Tractor supply Hydraulic Fluid ? Also what is the capacity with new filter, on a fluid drain change ? Thanks, Pete Hudson Valley , NY

...at my witts end on this one..... was starving for fuel so ... 1. removed fuel cell and flushed with soap and water...all new grommets and pick up tube 2. new fuel line 3. new factory carb 4. new factory fuel pump 5. new fuel filter can not seem to pump fuel up to carb...what gives ? must...

My 3206 series, bought used 3 years ago had the hydraulic lift lines hooked up backwards , when I bought it, so up is down , and down is up, with the lever. I now have the fender body off, to remove , and clean out gas tank, so as long as I have access to hydraulic lines , I was going to...

Ok...I don't have a XT2 Cub Cadet....but the Craftsman equal. With 60 hrs. on the clock , the power steering went on an LSD trip , and went to full left lock while mowing. Thankfully , tractor still on warranty, because repair will be around $1000.00 to replace with new electric steering...

Put in new factory carb, new factory fuel pump, and tractor won't run more than 3 -4 minutes. Bought it used , and was supposedly gone over....but I am thinking fuel line was not routed correctly and has kink in it....will remove seat and install new fuel line..... any other suggestions, or...

Hello....own a 2017 Craftsman 26 hp model....same as Cub Cadet XT2. I love this garden / lawn tractor, except for the engine is so loud. My 2003 Cube Cadet is WAY quieter than this 2017 model ! How could a 14 year NEWER model be WAY more noise ? The 2017 has a cheap box muffler. Is there any...

Run Down.... just put on new carb out of Kohler factory sealed factory box.... old carb had stuck float....decided on new carb. Engine started up almost immediately, and runs like a Swiss watch. After....Tractor failed to start, and upon battery connection inspection... positive cable broke in...

Just purchased a new Craftsman 26hp with electric power steering. Reason I'm on the Cub Cadet site is that this tractor is the same as the Cub Cadet GX54" , except the Craftsman has the electronic power steering, where the Cub Cadet GX54 has, Optimized steering system, sector and pinion/16" . My...

Have 3206 Cub Cadet 22 hp... engine runs strong ...uses no oil, but has an odd fuel problem.... put in new fuel pump...new clear fuel filter runs dry of fuel in 60 seconds or so.... so I think fuel pick up in tank is loaded with debris. Blew out recent new fuel line with compressed air to no...

My Cub Cadet 3206 is cutting out after a few minutes of running. Up to that time, it runs great, then behaves as it has run out of gas. I first thought bad fuel, so I pumped out all I could, and put in some dry gas , and fresh 89 fuel.....1 gal. Starts right up, and dies a few minutes into...

I have 3 acres of flat and hilly lawn to mow. My 3206 Cub Cadet runs hot, ....what is the best oil for hot extreme use ? Thanks Pete Hudson Valley , NY

My June of this year purchase of a 3206 series has proved to be a good performer for it's 100 hr.s by me, so far. (1,108 on meter ) The tail lights seem to be an extremely poor design.... the fall out and I can not figure how they were supposed to stay in. Anyone been down this road with the...

Hi Guys... I have a 2002 3206 Cub Cadet with some poorly designed tail lights. They are falling out... any fix for this problem ? Thanks... Pete Hudson Valley , NY

It's been coming for a long time... and today at 760 hrs. engine called it retirement. It still barely runs enough to move it a few feet....rods are knocking bad, no oil pressure, and sounds like one head gasket blew on starter side .... need opinions....tractor is in very good condition...had...

I am trying to decide if it is worth it to replace the engine with a new one on my 2003 series 3,000 tractor. Tractor has many new parts including all new tires, and a recent transmission seal fix, by dealer. Does anyone know the crank shaft size used on Cub Cub Cadet for the 3,000 series ? I ee...

I have a 2003... 3000 series Cub Cadet with close to 800 hard hr.s on the Kohler 20hp engine. It appears to be leaking oil again from the rear seal. I replaced both front and rear seals at around 500 hr.s in 2011. Engine is at the end of it's life cycle, and I don't want to replace seals...

After about an hour of perfect running... my series 3000 with the 20hp Command engine, sputters and will quit.... then it will not restart untill cold . Engine has 750 hard hrs. on it .... with recent new coil.... only one replaced. What's going on here ? Thanks.... Pete

I have been leaking trans fluid from the filter... thinking it was the filter... replaced it twice ! It still leaks.... it is dripping from above the filter.... the schematic shows part #721-0519... Seal Gland 0-Ring..... is this my problem ? This engine has 710 hard hr.s on it , and 2 years...

I need to replace the Trans Filter on my 2003 3000 series Cub Cadet. I have a hard time paying $20.00 for a new Filter and $14.oo a quart for High Tran fluid..... Anyone know an auto cross reference for the filter.... and an inexpensive alternative for the High Tran fluid. Thanks. Pete Hudson...

Went to check the oil yesterday on my Cub Cadet series 3000, with the 20 hp Kohler V-twin...... and once again the dipstick broke off, leaving the plastic dipstick , about 2 " from the top.... going to be a ***** to get out. This is my 3rd dipstick in 3 mowing seasons ... what's up with this...

I happen to be cleaning my 2003 Series 3000 Cub Cadet this morning.... when I noticed grease ABOVE the trannie filter.... this scares the crap out of me , because I think the shaft seal is leaking.... last summer I replaced both front and rear crankshaft seals... not a fun job that took me 1...

My 2003 3000 Series PTO is lazy, and sometimes won't engage , or disengage. This only happens at the initial start up of tractor for mowing. If I walk away from tractor , while it is running , and wait about 3 minutes.... mower will engage.... but if I need to dis - engage... it will also take...

My 580 hr. 2003 Kohler 20hp V-Twin has a knock at idle. I hear it when I am done mowing, and waiting for her to idle down... so shut down will be ok. It still runs on, even after idling for 3 minutes or so. Should I run mid grade fuel in it ? At full throttle and mowing through heavy grass...

On my 2nd mow of the season.... my mower deck self disintegrated in seconds.... Here's what I found today after looking at it... middle spindle was worn and caused brand new belt just installed to ride off pulley, causing tension er spring to lodge under far left spindle pulley, destroying...

I just did a dumb thing.... and removed by cutting the old original belt on my 48" deck.... to replace with a new one. This is a drive shaft deck with ONE continuous belt. Anyone know where I can see a diagram of this belt placement ? I should have taken a pic.... but I trusted my memory, and...

I am hearing a low end deep toned knock at idle. Engine runs superb at full throttle. This is from my 2003 3000 series Cub Cadet with the Kohler CH 20 engine, with now 574 hr.s on clock. Could this knock be a rod.... or something like a harmonic noise from the tractor somewhere ? I don't...

Just went to check the oil after 10 hrs. of full throttle heavy grass, and leaf mowing.... and plastic handle of dip stick broke right clean at area where plastic meets metal stick. Trouble is that it broke inside tube...hope I can get it out.... This stick is only a year old with 160 hrs. on...

With all my recent problems with this Kohler engine.... bad front & rear crank seals... bad head gaskets... bad carb.... now... a bad seal on governor seal ! But wait...there's more... while changing seal... shaft sunk to the obis and I don't know how to retrieve ? Was thinking of a strong...

I am close to firing up my Kolher CH20, after putting in new head gaskets , and new rear seal.... and of course there is always an obstacle that pops up... I am missing a linkage spring or something is amiss. Choke plate works fine ... but I thought I recall, the throttle plate opening and...

I need to replace rear seal in Kohler CH20 because it is leaking bad. How do I get shaft disconnected from crank, so I can remove flywheel, and get to seal. I plan to do this job with engine in tractor frame. Pete

I have to remove heads on my Kohler Command V-twin due to blown head gasket... but if any one has done it.... can it be done WITHOUT removing read fan shroud ? I think so.... but not sure ... I have not started job yet. Thanks . Pete

Now that I have engine running decent with a new Keihin carb... and new front pto end crank seal... I noticed oil running down right cylinder, as sitting on tractor. I'm thinking leaky head gasket..... compression test showed 180 on left ...160 on right.... is it much to change a head gasket on...

My 550 hr. Kolhler V-twin is in a constant lightly smoking condition. It runs hard and hot... and started this recently ..despite frequent oil changes... at around 30- 40 hrs... of Rotella 15-40. I was thinking of rings this winter... any one have any rebuild tips they can share ? Pete

Here's a quick background of what I 've done to this Keihin carb on a CH20 engine with 550 hrs. New fuel filter New Fuel pump New carb rebuild kit with new O-rings and gaskets New Air Filter assembly New Spark plugs Engine running Super Rich....only thing I can think of is float level is off...

I mistakenly tapped out the cap on my carb today ... thinking there was an Idle needle adjustment behind it, but it was a jet, and now gas is leaking from it. I went online and it appears this cap is not available.... anyone have any ideas ? There doesn't seem to be much pressure at this point...

Anyone know of a good Cub Cadet Bone yard here in the states... preferably East Coast as I am in NY. I need the plastic battery cover for a 3000 series..... I bought the tractor used and the original cover got so hot under the hood that it melted , and was so deformed it would not stay put , so...

Ok.... now into my 3rd month of trying to track down a bad, weird problem. Engine must run at 1/3 rd choke...or it runs lean...or appears to anyways. I have had other problems with running , and have replaced with new parts.... PTO switch PTO vacuum switch Ignition switch found bad connector in...

I saw the reverse PTO cut off switch yesterday while I was installing a new brake switch on my 3000 Series Cub Cadet. Now I'm thinking of eliminating it....because I use reverse often around trees. Would I just run a jumper wire to the plastic plug female connectors ? Or is it more involved than...

My Kohler Command 20 V-twin with 515 hrs on her just started leaking oil. It appears to coming from the front ( PTO side ) just behind dual PTO belts. Is it common for these engines to leak from seals ? Is there an engine breather somewhere around that area , which would shed some oil ? Oil is...

This thing is haunted I think ! Last season got 100 hr's of 100% trouble free mowing on this now 515 hr. Cub Cadet. This year problem after problem ,and I am stumped. Here's where I am at now. 1. When tractor goes up and then down a small dip in lawn...it's almost as the tractor has vertigo...

What is the most common failure safety switch ? My Cub Cadet 3000 just clicks.... I am thinking the switch that gets the most use is the brake switch , and the seat switch.... the brake switch WILL prevent starting. But I can not find the **** thing.... they really have it hidden. Looked up...

It's been clicking lately.... meaning starter won't even turn over... because of PTO running problems....I am now thinking PTO switch is so worn , it's now preventing starting of engine.... any thoughts out there ? Will try to get new PTO switch tomorrow. That or brake safety switch..... anyone...

My 2003 Cub Cadet 3000 series...which are known for running hot... now has 410 hr.s on it. It runs very hot and today started leaking some oil...I think from rear seal, where fan is. Is this thing at the end of it's life cycle ? I bought tractor last year and put 100 flawless hrs. on it... this...

My blades suddenly stopped, and I now believe it to be the solenoid vacuum actuator. It has power to it...but no clicking, would it be safe to assume that this part is defective ? Has anyone seen them go ?

What happened ? I need to finish mowing.... lots of rain in the North East this summer .... grass growing like crazy.... what is causing blades to not run... switch.... vacum.... ?

Long , long carb problem story.... but to the point now.... engine must have 1/3 choke to run.... I notice wet fuel around solenoid.... must be bad O-rings. Question.... if they are bad...will they create this problem due to sucking air, in , and creating lean condition ? Engine is Kohler...

I have been having trouble with the carb. on my Kohler Command 20 engine. It seems to be hyper sensitive to foreign matter.... also has always run on the lean side. Any one know of a better replacement carb ? Thanks. Pete

I have a 3000 series with the Kohler 20hp V-twin engine. How long can these engines last with good maintenance ? Engine had 400 hrs. when I got it, and I put 55 on it in 3 months. It uses about 3 oz. every 3-4 hr's .... is this about normal ? Pete

My 2003 3000 series has had a problem that has worsened. After flipping the PTO switch.... it takes 3-5 minutes to really rev the blades at full speed. Once I have been mowing for 15 minutes or more... the blades will engage instantly as they should. Now that fall is hear and I use it for...

I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to remove the mower deck from my Series 3000 Cub Cadet with shaft drive. I have all removed.... but deck does not move far enough rearward to free shaft. I could get it out if I removed rear wheels and suspended tractor.... but I know there...

What is the best summer weight oil for a Kohler 20hp V motor in my Cub Cadet. I bought it used and it has 414 hrs. on it. The factory recommended weight seems way to thin.... and the 100 hr interval is a joke ! This engine runs super hot. I am changing every 15 hours for now. Pete

Anyone know of a good reasonably priced Engine Multi Meter that would show oil temp, battery condition etc .... one or all functions ? Pete

Am I the only one out there complaining about the pedal pressure on my 3000 series ? I recently picked up this 3000 series about a month ago... and really like the way it performs... but **** that pedal pressure... it takes any comfort level that you did have out of the equation. My POS John...

I am thinking of doing this to help overheat situation... has anyone done it ? Or do they need to be on for an air flow reason. Also I think I may have found reason for overheated engine. The fuel filter is too small and I think it was starving engine for proper fuel flow,thus creating a lean...

Anyone have a good online source for Cub Cadet parts ? Thanks . Pete

Thinking forward a bit... but I want to sand blast my Cub Cadet 48 " mower deck this fall, or if it is a dry summer ... do it now. Anyone have any good durable paint stories to tell ? Also... who has a good match for Cub Cadet Yellow and it's cream whie in an auto color. Pete

Hi... just picked up a used 400 hours Cub Cadet series 3000 with the Command 20 engine. Engine bay runs so hot that previous to my ownership... battery box panel melted. This tractor runs so hot I could not touch hood today to open it. Engine runs irratic and will not idle well after running...