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john deere 312 will not start

14 years ago

I have a john deere 312. It has the kohler k301 engine. The engine quit running and I was told it needed a crank. The crank was bought and installed by a local shop. When I got the engine back all it will do is turn over but not start. New battery and starter. Any help would be very apprecated.

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bill_kapaun
14 years ago
Have you checked for spark?
IF you have spark, try dribbling 2-3 teaspoons worth of gas in the carb and see if it wants to run.
tireguy
Original Author
14 years ago
Very weak spark. Has a new plug and wire. Cleaned points.
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tireguy
Original Author
14 years ago
Im pretty good with engines but this one has me stumped. I can fix just about anything on a car. Im wondering if the shop has the timing off.
rcbe
14 years ago
same deal - get the detail specs off the engine ID plate - go to the kohler website - d/l a free serv and IPL manual - lotsa troubleshooting info in there.
tireguy
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for your help. I had to replace two wires that were broken.

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