I have a 2005 Craftsman lt2000 with a 17hp kohler. I changed oil using 10w30 mower oil and a fram 3614 instead of a kohler filter. Specs are identical. Fired the mower up and it wasn't running right.
It would not go above high idle and when I put it in gear (Hydro) it ran 20 feet and quit.
Now it will not start and only pops through the carburetor.
I pulled the flywheel and come to find out it sheared the woodruff key.
Did I cause this or was this incidental to my oil change?
Its a pressure fed system.
Of course its Sunday and all the local shops are closed.
I will pick up a key tomorrow and see if i have any additional damage.
I think while its apart a valve adjustment is in order too.
Any thought son this?
It would not go above high idle and when I put it in gear (Hydro) it ran 20 feet and quit.
Now it will not start and only pops through the carburetor.
I pulled the flywheel and come to find out it sheared the woodruff key.
Did I cause this or was this incidental to my oil change?
Its a pressure fed system.
Of course its Sunday and all the local shops are closed.
I will pick up a key tomorrow and see if i have any additional damage.
I think while its apart a valve adjustment is in order too.
Any thought son this?