We haven't experienced that. Kohler has been pretty reliable on parts (when we have needed them), especially since they are manufactured in Mississippi now.
One of the reasons I chose Kohler for our whole home generator. Having managed a Generac unit at one of my employers and had discovered the valve adjustment requirements while perusing the service manual.
Hydraulic lifters is no good. I’ve run kohler engines in all my mowers. Always a lifter problem in one of them it seems like. But compared to the Chinese Generic that’s always broke for some reason or another I’ll take my chances. I got two family members that just bought generic in the last year. They’ve both been broke and wouldn’t start when power out. Couldn’t give me one.
I don’t see the downside. I interviewed one of the largest lawn mower dealers in the state a few weeks ago. He said in 50 years of service Kohler engines were the best engines in mowers he’s ever worked with only comparable with Kawasaki.
Thank you for explaining! 😃
Thanks Travis. Great info.
In Baton Rouge finding Kohler parts is a huge problem. Everything has to be ordered and takes weeks.
We haven't experienced that. Kohler has been pretty reliable on parts (when we have needed them), especially since they are manufactured in Mississippi now.
Hydraulic lifters??? Game changer!
One of the reasons I chose Kohler for our whole home generator. Having managed a Generac unit at one of my employers and had discovered the valve adjustment requirements while perusing the service manual.
Hydraulic lifters is no good. I’ve run kohler engines in all my mowers. Always a lifter problem in one of them it seems like. But compared to the Chinese Generic that’s always broke for some reason or another I’ll take my chances. I got two family members that just bought generic in the last year. They’ve both been broke and wouldn’t start when power out. Couldn’t give me one.
I don’t see the downside. I interviewed one of the largest lawn mower dealers in the state a few weeks ago. He said in 50 years of service Kohler engines were the best engines in mowers he’s ever worked with only comparable with Kawasaki.
What the hell is a Generic???
ge·ner·ic
/jəˈnerik/
adjective 1. characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.
Is that generic or Generac?
Yep.