Kohler KT19- Manuals

Page 2 - WARNING; WARNING; CAUTION; Safety Precautions; WARNING; California

2 Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Stop engine before filling fuel tank. 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. Do...

Page 3 - Lethal Exhaust Gases!; Disabling engine. Accidental

3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area. WARNING Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust ...

Page 4 - Oil Recommendations; Oil Type; higher

4 Figure 1. Typical KT Engine. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil and filter regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine wear and failure. Before eac...

Page 5 - Engine Identification Numbers; Serial Numbers; Fuel Recommendations; General Recommendations; unleaded

5 Gasoline/Alcohol blends Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. Gasoline/Ether blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by...

Page 6 - Operating Instructions; Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon; Cold Weather Starting Hints; On a Cold Engine ; Stopping

6 Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist o Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. o Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. o Check cooling air intake areas and external surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean a...

Page 7 - Operating; Maintenance Instructions; Maintenance Schedule

7 Operating Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local laws 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 t...

Page 9 - Change Oil Filter; every other; Figure 6. Oil Filter and Optional; Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element; Figure 7. Air Cleaner Housing Components.

9 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-S, and replace as follows: 1. Drain the oil from the engi...

Page 10 - Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; at all times; Check Spark Plug

10 NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. Service Precleaner If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions...

Page 11 - Carburetor Troubleshooting and

11 *NOTE: KT17 and KT19 engines with fixed jet carburetors, operating at altitudes above approximately 6000 ft., may require a special "high altitude" main jet. See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for further information. Troubleshooting If engine troubles are experienced that appear to be...

Page 12 - Walbro Carburetor Adjustment; leaner

12 Figure 9. 7. Recheck the idle speed using a tachometer. Readjust the speed as necessary. Walbro Carburetor Adjustment In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the carburetor. This gives a leaner fuel-to-air mixture. Turning the adjustment needles ou...

Page 14 - Always insist on genuine Kohler parts.; Major Repair; Suffix

14 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. Do not attempt to service ...

Page 15 - Specifications; LIMITED 1 YEAR ENGINE WARRANTY

15 Specifications Model: ............................................................................................. KT17 ............................ KT19 Bore: ................................................. inches (millimeters) ............. 3.12 (79.2) ................... 3.12 (79.2) Stroke:...

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