timberfab
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So here's the deal. i built my own splitter (thread with pictures here) out of scrap forom jobs and about $300 of new hydraulics and hardware. Used a salvaged 10.5 hp Briggs and Stratton horizontal shaft motor. It worked when I started (running on my bench) but in reality it wasn't up to snuff. Carb was shot. new parts cost over $100. That is 1/3 the cost of the whole splitter. so I called around and found a 16.5 Kohler out of a craftsman riding mower, with electric start, for $80.00. ca-ching bought it. Sure it is a vertical shaft motor but that is a little thing. Got it home and re worked the motor mounting area, made a battery tray/gas tank holder/switch panel, and cut and turned the exhaust to fit my splitter. Wired in the starter and bur bur bur nothing but a spinning starter. Checked the plug and no spark, plenty of fuel and air.
So I then realize, this thing had several safety switches and a kill switch, but I have none of those! I am not a small engine mechanic and have no idea where to start to get this thing going!
So Oh Mighty and Knowledgeable AS forum, HELP ME! How do I wire this thing to run?
Motor is -
Kohler Comand
16.5 hp out of a craftsman mower
Family - SKH42691G2RB
Model - CV16s(or5)
Spec# - 43513-426cc
Serial# - 2805101643
Thanks!
So I then realize, this thing had several safety switches and a kill switch, but I have none of those! I am not a small engine mechanic and have no idea where to start to get this thing going!
So Oh Mighty and Knowledgeable AS forum, HELP ME! How do I wire this thing to run?
Motor is -
Kohler Comand
16.5 hp out of a craftsman mower
Family - SKH42691G2RB
Model - CV16s(or5)
Spec# - 43513-426cc
Serial# - 2805101643
Thanks!