Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KT19 Kohler
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OWNE I / Y R S MAN UAL MODELS (17 hP) (19 hP) *with Full Pressure Lubrication operating and maintenance instructions Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine.
Safety Information For Your Safety! These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in iniurv to vourself and others, A WARNING ib Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Stop engine before filling fuel tank.
Safety Information (Cont.) A WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. Accidental Starts! Before servicing the engine or equip.
381 ug Control Ignition Panel Coil (Optional) / Choke Control (Optional) Throttle Control , (Optional) Dark ug Blower Housing Vluffler. Air Cleaner Oil Fill Breaker Points ‘ic S V / tarter Solenoid 3ptional) Air Intake Screen cod Fins 0i;Sump Starter Figure 1.
Fuel Recommendations A WARNING: Explosive Fuel! Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved ‘containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames.
Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. Check cooling air intake areas and external surfaces of engine.
Operating Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local 1aw.s and statutes regarding engine spark arrestor muffler requirements. Angle of Operation This engine will operate continuously at angles up to 30’ in any direction.
Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
Change Oil Filter Some engines are equipped with an oil filter. Replace the oil filter every other oil change, in accordance with the “Oil Change Intervals” table on page 8. Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02, and replace as follows: 1 .
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. 6. Reinstall element cover, seals, air cleaner cover and wing nuts. Tighten wing nuts l/2 to 1 full turn after nuts contacts cover.
Ground Electrode 0.025 in. (0.65 mm) Gap Figure 8. Servicing Spark Plug. Battery Charging A WARNING: Explosive Gas! Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged. To prevent a fire or explosion, charge batteries only in well ventilated areas.
Kohler Adjustable Jet Low Idle 1 Main Fuel 1 1 KT17 1 1 turn 1 2-l/2 turns 1 1 KT19 1 1 turn I 2-l/2 turns 3. Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to IO 4. 5. 6 . minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before making final settings (steps 4, 5, 6, and 7).
Walbro Fixed Jet , Low Idle KT17 1 -l/4 turns KT19 l-1 /4 turns Walbro Adjustable Jet Low idle Main Fuel KT17 1-l /4 turns i-1/4 turns KT19 1-I /4 turns 1 turn 3. Start the engine and run at half throttle for five to ten minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before making final settings.
Troubleshooting When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem to obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table.
Specifications Model: ............................................................................................. KT17 ............................ KT19 Bore: ................................................. inches (millimeters) ............. 3.12 (79.
ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL l-800-544-2444 FORM NO.: TP-2107-C ISSUED: 4187 I REVISED: 12/95 I MAILED: I LITHO IN U.
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