oldlineman 1,475 #1 Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Can anyone help me identify my engine. It is on a 88,89 414-8. I can read some # . I believe it is M149, next # 601540? and only read last 6 #'s that are 110353 . thanks. Is there a Kohler motor # M149? Edited November 1, 2013 by oldlineman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,529 #2 Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) You have a 14 horsepower Kohler. Magnum. The Model # M14S with a spec # 601540. That is the correct engine for your horse. M14S...not M149...hope that helps. The weird thing is when I go on the Kohler site to find your engine...there is no M14S and no M14 for that mater...just M12, M16, M20 ETC. The Wheel Horse paper work says for your horse...a 1988/89 414-8 has a 14 horse Kohler...M14S-601540...I don't get it. Here is the Kohler link...maybe I am doing something wrong. Somebody here knows the answer. http://www.kohlerengines.com/manuals/landing.htm Edited November 1, 2013 by stevasaurus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,475 #3 Posted November 1, 2013 Thank you for the info. probably should have wrote those # down while you could see them plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,475 #4 Posted November 1, 2013 It might be a 1987 no sure tractor #'s are 3114K804, 35323 and 9257 these #' are clear and right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,529 #5 Posted November 1, 2013 31 14K804 is a 1989... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,921 #6 Posted November 1, 2013 It might be a 1987 no sure tractor #'s are 3114K804, 35323 and 9257 these #' are clear and right. 31-14K804 is a 1989 414-8 35323 is the tractor's serial number 9257 is the Julian build date - 257th day of 1989 - Thursday September 14, 1989 The Kohler serial numbers in 1989 were 10 digits so should be 19xx110353. A tractor built that late in the year should have a 1989 engine. The owner manual does not show the M14 but the service manual does. http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/serieslanding.htm?series=Magnum Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites