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Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question

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2017/07/08 21:52:49 (permalink)
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Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question

So no good deed goes unpunished. I bought a used CubCadet from a friend as he needed cash. Told me it needed rings and I had an up n coming repair person do the rings for a very reasonable price. Problem is now that the oil light will not go out. There's plenty of oil in the sump. I've ordered a pressure test gauge. When I disconnect the wire to the pressure switch, the light clears. The repair person (kid) thinks it's electrical - I think when he did the rings, something didn't get seated right and the pump is not being driven. Anyone familiar with these motors know if it may be as simple as that? Seems coincidental that the oil pump would suddenly fail just because it may have been removed to do the rings. Any thoughts/help is appreciated.

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    Re: Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question 2017/07/09 22:30:44 (permalink)
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    What model #'s on the Courage?
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    Re: Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question 2017/07/10 05:45:17 (permalink)
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    The specific model is an SV600.
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    Re: Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question 2017/07/10 10:28:31 (permalink)
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    I would remove the oil filter and see if oil is in it. Have a shop rag or paper towels handy.
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    Re: Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question 2017/07/10 18:21:31 (permalink)
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    Thanks - I didn't think to look at that as well - my concern was just the pressure switch getting oil.
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    Re: Kohler Courage 20HP oil pump question 2017/07/12 23:45:42 (permalink)
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    You may already have this info, thought I would add it though

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