Kohler Engine Problem. Possibly Starter

[Matthew Norman]

I have a 24 hp kohler engine that makes a ticking sound when starting it up.

It's been doing this for awhile and would like to get it fixed because it did it the other day at a job and I almost wasn't able to get it back running. Once the motor is running the sound goes away.

I'm almost sure it's the starter or a tooth messed up on the flywheel. Is there anything else it might be??

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[Vince Wood]

Sounds like the starter/solenoid hanging up on it to me.

 

[Russ Johnson]

That starter sounds like crap. It'd be worth yanking it off and checking it. What model Kohler is that?

 

[Lightning Gene]

What Russ said........not engaging fully

 

[scottwash]

Pressure washing not starting well

What Russ said........not engaging fully

see if the bolts are loose on the starter

 

[Ron Musgraves]

I hope the teeth on fly are not messed up. I like plastic in this case.

 

[Paul Kassander]

Pull the starter and take it to a local shop you should be able to pick up a rebuilt one for about half the cost of the new. When you pull it off check the teeth on the flywheel to see if they are damaged too.

 

[Matthew Norman]

Thanks for the replies. I'll pull the starter tomorrow.