Kohler Command 22HP stalling out on hills?

[CharlieBingo]

Any idea what this could be on level ground is fine, but on hills stalling out?

[KathysLGC]

Are the gas tanks full? How are the fuel lines? It could also be the float sticking and flooding the engine on hills.

[CharlieBingo]

Anyone?

[Travis Followell]

Does it blow out any smoke when it stalls?

I'd say its probibly a fuel problem If it blows black smoke when it stalls then its being flooded but if it doesn't smoke then i'd say its not getting enough fuel.

[rspruitt]

The Craftsman with a 19.5HP twin has the same problem. Any help would be appreciated.

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by CharlieBingo

Any idea what this could be on level ground is fine, but on hills stalling out?

Some Command Series engines have a sensor mounted along side the starter,If you go on too steep of incline it will intermitt the ignition system thus telling you it is unsafe.

14yr. Kohler Factory Trained

[lrose2]

Some engines have a low oil sensor that is set off if the engine is a little low on oil and then placed on a hill thereby activating the sensor and shutting down the engine. Is the oil level OK?