Kohler Smart Choke Problems? Convert It To A Manual Choke On Command Pro & 7000 Series
Are you dealing with Kohler Smart Choke problems such as hard starting, extended cranking, rough running, stalling at idle, black smoke, misfiring, loss of power, governor hunting, or an engine that seems to keep running with the choke partially closed?
In this video, I show how to convert a Kohler V twin Command Pro or Kohler 7000 Series engine equipped with Smart Choke™ to a reliable manual choke instead
Smart Choke issues can occur when the choke plate, linkage, thermostat, thermal disc, electronic choke assembly, or air-vane deflector begins sticking, binding or failing to move through full range
The choke may not close completely when the engine is cold, causing difficult cold starts, or it may remain partially closed after the engine warms up, causing rich operation, black or sooty exhaust, rough running, reduced RPM, excessive fuel consumption, surging, governor hunting, and loss of power
This mower is one I plan to keep, so rather than continuing to depend on the automatic Smart Choke system, I convert it to a manual choke that gives me direct control during cold and warm starts
I show how to:
• Remove the engine shroud and blower housing
• Remove the air cleaner and air-cleaner base
• Access the Smart Choke thermostat or thermal-disc assembly
• Explain how the thermostat works with the choke linkage
• Explain how the wind vane, air vane, or deflector assembly affects choke position
• Remove the Smart Choke thermostat and air-vane assembly
• Install the correct manual choke linkage
• Install the new control assembly
• Route and connect a manual choke cable
• Check choke-plate travel and operation
• Restore dependable cold-start and warm-start control
This information may apply to many lawn tractors, riding mowers, and zero-turn mowers powered by Kohler Command Pro and Kohler 7000 Series V-twin engines equipped with the Smart Choke system.
Always verify the engine model and cable requirements before ordering parts.
The exact conversion parts and installation procedure can vary by engine model.
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Kohler Engine KT740-3042
Parts Used:
Choke Linkage 24 079 22-S https://amzn.to/4fED3iU
Control Assembly 32 536 08-S https://amzn.to/4wGzb6D
Choke Cable 60-053 https://amzn.to/4yI4boX (Use One The Correct Length For Your Machine Or This Long One May Work For You Depending On The Setup)
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Screw For Cable Clamp 25 086 651-S or Briggs & Stratton 792629 will also work https://amzn.to/45cyMNv
Optional:
Intake Gasket Between Carb & Block 24 041 52-S https://amzn.to/4flZ5po or 24 041 91-S They Work The Same
Intake Gasket Between Carb & Intake Manifold 32 041 04-S https://amzn.to/4fFK1nG
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