Seth Powers 35 #26 Posted May 20, 2021 My father-in-law and I tried isolating the wiring problem it kept blowing fuses so we think there are wires touching somewhere down in the bowels of the engine. So I took the 417 over to "The Small Engine Barn" in Plymouth, where the good tractor doctor over there will most assuredly get it figured out. Upon the return, though, I will investigate adding additional grounding points. Thanks again for the help. I'll try let you know what they discover was the issue. I am always impressed by how helpful and kind you all are! Thank you so much and keep up the good work! Seth 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #27 Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Seth Powers said: My father-in-law and I tried isolating the wiring problem it kept blowing fuses so we think there are wires touching somewhere down in the bowels of the engine. So I took the 417 over to "The Small Engine Barn" in Plymouth, where the good tractor doctor over there will most assuredly get it figured out. Upon the return, though, I will investigate adding additional grounding points. Thanks again for the help. I'll try let you know what they discover was the issue. I am always impressed by how helpful and kind you all are! Thank you so much and keep up the good work! Seth Please do keep us posted. Edited May 20, 2021 by ebinmaine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #28 Posted May 20, 2021 I never ever use the heated air in my Horses....never found a need to pump hot air into a carb. Heat kills !!!! I do believe you have an electrical issue, and NOT a seized engine....Keep us posted, and let the air snorkel suck in ambient air ALWAYS !!!! Unless you are in a below ZERO climate for 6 months Just my take on things John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #29 Posted May 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: below ZERO climate Johnny he's in the north central hills area of New Hampshire. Definitely gets a bit tad chilly up there on occasion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth Powers 35 #30 Posted June 7, 2021 So, the mechanic I took and he figured out what was wrong with it. The flywheel and the alternator need to be replaced - the apparently, something fell off and caused both of those parts to get injured and it was also causing a short. So, I am looking for a working flywheel and a working alternator for the Kohler KT17. Anyone have any or know where I can get them? Meanwhile, that beautiful tractor is useless until they can get replaced. Seth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #31 Posted June 7, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 11:41 AM, johnnymag3 said: never found a need to pump hot air into a carb You've never experienced carburetor icing then... do you plow or throw snow in the winter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #32 Posted June 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, Seth Powers said: So, the mechanic I took and he figured out what was wrong with it. The flywheel and the alternator need to be replaced - the apparently, something fell off and caused both of those parts to get injured and it was also causing a short. So, I am looking for a working flywheel and a working alternator for the Kohler KT17. Anyone have any or know where I can get them? Meanwhile, that beautiful tractor is useless until they can get replaced. Seth Check with A to Z e is a vendor here. www.a-ztractor.com Sounds like you lost a magnet that damaged stuff on the way out... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #33 Posted June 8, 2021 13 hours ago, pfrederi said: Check with A to Z e is a vendor here. www.a-ztractor.com Sounds like you lost a magnet that damaged stuff on the way out... I have what I was told may be a "vented" KT17 here. How do I figure out if that flywheel would work for Seth? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth Powers 35 #34 Posted June 8, 2021 14 hours ago, pfrederi said: Check with A to Z e is a vendor here. www.a-ztractor.com Sounds like you lost a magnet that damaged stuff on the way out... That is correct. Thank you! Seth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth Powers 35 #35 Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I have what I was told may be a "vented" KT17 here. How do I figure out if that flywheel would work for Seth? The engine is a KT17-24363, if that helps to narrow it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #36 Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Seth Powers said: -24363. Where do you get the number from? This one doesn't have any shrouds or anything on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth Powers 35 #37 Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Where do you get the number from? This one doesn't have any shrouds or anything on it. The guy working on the machine - I don't know where it came from. I can find out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #38 Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Where do you get the number from? This one doesn't have any shrouds or anything on it. The only markings on the KT17 are on a small shroud piece by the fuel pump. I suppose you could look at casting number on the flywheel see if it matches his needs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,619 #39 Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, pfrederi said: The only markings on the KT17 are on a small shroud piece by the fuel pump. I suppose you could look at casting number on the flywheel see if it matches his needs... @Seth Powers Would you see if your repair person could get that casting number please? You're welcome to PM me with your or their phone number or whatever if it's easier.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #40 Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 3:47 PM, pfrederi said: Sounds like you lost a magnet that damaged stuff on the way out... That’s what I thought too. Glad you were able to find the cause though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
