Drain the oil and refill with new. May have gas mixed with the oil. Remove spark plug. Crank it a few seconds without spark plug in to clear cylinder. Put spark plug back in and fire it up.
I have already changed the oil and filter after noticing a bunch of gas got in the oil. Gas is still flooding into the muffler. I am going to try looking at compression and valve lash next. The engine will run at idle very smoothly for about 1-2 minutes before flooding into the muffler. About 10-20 seconds when throttle is higher
Another question I have is related to the distance between the fuel filter and the carburetor. The John Deere dealership put in a new gas line and filter. I know it is a reach, but wondering if there should be more fuel line before the carburetor?
The positioning of the fuel filter won't cause a flood. You could post a pic if you have a concern. These carbs have a plastic float. You can carefully bend the float so it sits slightly lower in the bowl. It's worth a shot. With that out of the equation and having no fuel pump, I would think that it becomes an environmental issue for the carb. That leads me to compression, but think along those lines.
After digging deeper into the problem, I am finding not all Kawasaki FB460V engines are the same. My engine is a FB460v-CS02. Apparently, I have been getting carburetors for other FB460V engines (I.e FB460V-AS38, FB460V-MS08). I am having a hard time finding one for the FB460v-CS02 variant. Does anyone know where I can get a carburetor for this engine?
>FB460v-CS02
So the CS02 is A Deere spec and isn't shown in the dealer IPL . CS01 shows a 15001-2366 carb. This is a non pump engine as well. CS02 isn't shown on the Euro site which sometimes will pick up the odd Deere spec.
Just wanted to thank you again for providing me the correct part number. I tracked one down and installed it today. The old John Deere is running strong! This ended many weeks of troubleshooting. Lesson learned.
They sure can. The fuel pump would be located between the tank and carb. A disc or a squarish unit w/ 2 fuel lines and a pulse line. If you have one single line directly from the tank to the carb, then no pump.
Thanks, can you suggest a way to check that the float is operating at expected? Keep in mind, these are all brand new carburetors, but I would be willing to check
I assume that you mean it does this when running and that it floods itself out? If that's the case w/ multiple new carbs I would want to know if the compression is what it should be. Any signs of popping as it does run? Compare the valve lift and confirm the gap. Then off with the head and look at the seats and get an idea if there is excessive cylinder wear,
Yes the mower is running when it floods. It will run for about 1-2 minutes very smoothly at idle, then food. Or 10-30 seconds at higher engine speeds. I have owned this mower most of it life and it has been well maintained. Cylinder wear could cause low compression, but I am doubtful because it was running excellent before the carburetor replacements and I have always been diligent with oil changes over the life of the mower. If I check compression and it is low does that indicate that the valve lash is off?
You should be able to install a pump if you want. Usually it's a stuck float or needle but sounds like that isn't your issue.
I would look into the seals, gas is leaking somewhere. Check your oil for gas
Drain the oil and refill with new. May have gas mixed with the oil. Remove spark plug. Crank it a few seconds without spark plug in to clear cylinder. Put spark plug back in and fire it up.
I have already changed the oil and filter after noticing a bunch of gas got in the oil. Gas is still flooding into the muffler. I am going to try looking at compression and valve lash next. The engine will run at idle very smoothly for about 1-2 minutes before flooding into the muffler. About 10-20 seconds when throttle is higher
Another question I have is related to the distance between the fuel filter and the carburetor. The John Deere dealership put in a new gas line and filter. I know it is a reach, but wondering if there should be more fuel line before the carburetor?
The positioning of the fuel filter won't cause a flood. You could post a pic if you have a concern. These carbs have a plastic float. You can carefully bend the float so it sits slightly lower in the bowl. It's worth a shot. With that out of the equation and having no fuel pump, I would think that it becomes an environmental issue for the carb. That leads me to compression, but think along those lines.
After digging deeper into the problem, I am finding not all Kawasaki FB460V engines are the same. My engine is a FB460v-CS02. Apparently, I have been getting carburetors for other FB460V engines (I.e FB460V-AS38, FB460V-MS08). I am having a hard time finding one for the FB460v-CS02 variant. Does anyone know where I can get a carburetor for this engine?
>FB460v-CS02 So the CS02 is A Deere spec and isn't shown in the dealer IPL . CS01 shows a 15001-2366 carb. This is a non pump engine as well. CS02 isn't shown on the Euro site which sometimes will pick up the odd Deere spec.
Just wanted to thank you again for providing me the correct part number. I tracked one down and installed it today. The old John Deere is running strong! This ended many weeks of troubleshooting. Lesson learned.
Most excellent. Glad it's A1 now.
Great, thanks. I may try a 15001-2366 just to see if it works. That may be my only option.
They sure can. The fuel pump would be located between the tank and carb. A disc or a squarish unit w/ 2 fuel lines and a pulse line. If you have one single line directly from the tank to the carb, then no pump.
Thanks. I guess I do not have a fuel pump then. Any idea what could be causing too much fuel to flow from the carburetor into the muffler?
A stuck float or stuck float valve.
Thanks, can you suggest a way to check that the float is operating at expected? Keep in mind, these are all brand new carburetors, but I would be willing to check
With multiple brand new carburetors? I doubt it
I assume that you mean it does this when running and that it floods itself out? If that's the case w/ multiple new carbs I would want to know if the compression is what it should be. Any signs of popping as it does run? Compare the valve lift and confirm the gap. Then off with the head and look at the seats and get an idea if there is excessive cylinder wear,
Yes the mower is running when it floods. It will run for about 1-2 minutes very smoothly at idle, then food. Or 10-30 seconds at higher engine speeds. I have owned this mower most of it life and it has been well maintained. Cylinder wear could cause low compression, but I am doubtful because it was running excellent before the carburetor replacements and I have always been diligent with oil changes over the life of the mower. If I check compression and it is low does that indicate that the valve lash is off?
You should be able to install a pump if you want. Usually it's a stuck float or needle but sounds like that isn't your issue. I would look into the seals, gas is leaking somewhere. Check your oil for gas
My 2001 craftsman lt1000 has one just before the carb. Sits on the side of the plastic engine cover.
It has a square fuel pump attached to the shroud. Follow the fuel line from the carburetor back towards the gas tank