pyromedic
07-15-2007, 01:54 AM
Evening All,
I have just made a engine swap on my Snapper Z1802 K, I am trying to make use of a spare engine that had about 100hrs on it before moth balling. I am trying to save money until I can get a new ZTR in Sept.Exmark Lazer HP I hope. I took the original Kohler 18hp magnum off after I heard a loud mechanical pop and then loss of power and then unable to start. This unit was using a lot of oil and smoking from the time I bought it used 4 yrs back. I placed the 16hp Briggs I/C on the chassis and got everything bolted back down, changed oil, , air filter and plugs. I sprayed some starting fluid in turned the key, coughed and sputtered but finally stayed running. I let it run for a while and took it for a test ride. It was running pretty slow but was running , Great, I am thinking all is well. Well I kill the engine and try to start it, it will not key start, I jump across the solenoid and it tries to start but then does nothing, besides getting very hot across the solenoid. I have the battery on charge to see if it is the problem, but I think I may have other issues. Long story but my concerns are the following:
What wires from the original wiring harness do I need to connect to the new engine. I am trying to get the battery to charge, the key to operate properly.
White red green in the plug that went to the Kohler.
IS there something that I did in the swap that would have hosed the key switch and the solenoid both?
IS it possible that the starter is the issue due to the engine not having run in over 4 yrs, it fired up real good for the first few minutes but now will not turn the cylinders.
The deflector for the muffler is sitting on the base and pointing to the frame, should I redirect it toward the back or is there another muffler that would be better ?
I am trying to cheap it out for the next few months in an effort to keep a few senior citizens out of the weeds, I do not make much doing this and may lose money since I am getting paid the same I was 15 yrs ago...Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Be safe and have a great day.
Capt. Nelson
I have just made a engine swap on my Snapper Z1802 K, I am trying to make use of a spare engine that had about 100hrs on it before moth balling. I am trying to save money until I can get a new ZTR in Sept.Exmark Lazer HP I hope. I took the original Kohler 18hp magnum off after I heard a loud mechanical pop and then loss of power and then unable to start. This unit was using a lot of oil and smoking from the time I bought it used 4 yrs back. I placed the 16hp Briggs I/C on the chassis and got everything bolted back down, changed oil, , air filter and plugs. I sprayed some starting fluid in turned the key, coughed and sputtered but finally stayed running. I let it run for a while and took it for a test ride. It was running pretty slow but was running , Great, I am thinking all is well. Well I kill the engine and try to start it, it will not key start, I jump across the solenoid and it tries to start but then does nothing, besides getting very hot across the solenoid. I have the battery on charge to see if it is the problem, but I think I may have other issues. Long story but my concerns are the following:
What wires from the original wiring harness do I need to connect to the new engine. I am trying to get the battery to charge, the key to operate properly.
White red green in the plug that went to the Kohler.
IS there something that I did in the swap that would have hosed the key switch and the solenoid both?
IS it possible that the starter is the issue due to the engine not having run in over 4 yrs, it fired up real good for the first few minutes but now will not turn the cylinders.
The deflector for the muffler is sitting on the base and pointing to the frame, should I redirect it toward the back or is there another muffler that would be better ?
I am trying to cheap it out for the next few months in an effort to keep a few senior citizens out of the weeds, I do not make much doing this and may lose money since I am getting paid the same I was 15 yrs ago...Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Be safe and have a great day.
Capt. Nelson