bluemower wrote:Just reviewed the original post and most of the replies may apply. I would like to share my experience with an early cub equipped with a kohler 341. This occurred about 25 years ago.
the owner stated he had taken the cub to several repair shops and a similar problem was not resolved. The engine would start, but within a few seconds the engine would misfire and soon quit. As I examined the engine, something did not look right, so I compared the engine with a Kohler on my Troybilt. Apparently, the owner had somehow ripped off the external condenser while mowiing. Without any other adjustments or repairs, a new condenser solved the misfire problem. Others may explain better, however, the condenser absorbs voltage as ignition points open. This prevents arching across the points. With arching, interference with flux build up and induction will occur. A technician may not see this using only a gap spark tester.
DennyIN wrote:Replace the wire from the points to the coil.
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