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Kohler engine running rough

15 years ago

I have a 1998 Husqvarna YTH 150 tractor with a Kohler Command 15 engine that is giving me fits. The engine and mower had sit idle for about two years when I got it. I drained the old gas out and removed the carburetor and cleaned it good with spray type carb cleaner. In a previous post, I described how the engine would run when I poured gas directly into the throttle body. In accordance with mownie's recommendation, I tested the fuel cutoff solenoid and found that it was defective. After replacing the solenoid ($102.00) the engine will start and will run smooth at idle. When you speed the throttle up, the engine starts running rough and skipping. If you apply about 1/4 choke, it will even out some. This engine has a Nikki carburetor and only has an idle speed adjustment. Can anyone tell me what to do. All of the numbers are as follows:

Tractor:

Husqvarna YTH 150

Serial # 010598C003942

Mfg ID. #954140007E

Product # 954-14-00-07

Engine:

Kohler Command 15

Family � SKH426U1G2RB

Model # CV15S

Spec #41564

Displ (cc) 426

Serial #2735006591

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