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Topic Title: Kohler generator smoking, running rich
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Created On: 07/18/2012 08:13:04 AM
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07/18/2012 08:13:04 AM
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fisheatingbagel
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Hi all,
My Kohler 7.5 recently started running very rich, blowing some smoke and not coming up to speed. I'm pretty sure the smoke is from an over rich mixture, not oil. Could this be something as simple as a stuck choke or carb problem?
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07/18/2012 08:52:44 AM
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Yes.

Probably choke. Heating element could be burnt out.

Float could be stuck. Gently beat on the carb.

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Edited: 07/18/2012 at 08:53:57 AM by OLD HOUSEBOATER
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07/18/2012 09:47:22 AM
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Thanks OHB...i'll take a look at the choke
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