Posted by Bill on March 29, 1998 at 08:47:08:
In Reply to: 1282Cub Cadet with Kohler 12 hp engine posted by Andy Fornadel on March 28, 1998 at 18:14:55:
Andy,
Sounds like you have a front crankshaft seal
leaking; The knock could be low on oil or check
the engine mounts (they are rubber and known to
fail). This engine does not have balancing gears.
Good luck!
Bill
: Just pulled her out after winter to roll the lawn,
: started leaking oil out the front, behind the electro
: matic clutch,andstarted hearing a knocking noise,
: didn't seem like engine knock , but might be, thats all I
: need at the begining of the season!! Seemed like
: its hard to crank, but that may be the battery..
: Any ideas??
: Andy