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MODELS
(17 hP) (19 hP)
*with Full Pressure Lubrication
operating and maintenance
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instructions
Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long
making a Kohler engine dependable.. .dependability
life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine.. .
vou can count on. Here are some reasons why:
Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like cylinders, crankshaft, and camshaft) are made from prec
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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 A WARNING ilr WARNING # x- v ib u Explosive Fuel can cause fires and Rotating Parts can cause severe Hot Parts can cause severe burns. severe burns. injury. Do not touch engine while operating Stop engine before filling fuel tank. Stay away while engine is in or just after stopping. operation. Rotating P
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Safety Information (Cont.) A WARNING A WARNING ii WARNING &P Explosive Gas can cause fires and Accidental Starts can cause Carbon Monoxide can cause severe acid burns. severe injury or death. severe nausea, fainting or death. Charge battery only in a well Do not operate engine in closed or Disconnect and ground spark plug ventilated area. Keep sources of confined area. lead before servicing. ignition away. Lethal Exhaust Gases! Explosive Gas! Accidental Starts! Engine exhaust ga
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Control Throttle Choke Ignition Panel Control Control Coil (Optional) / , (Optional) (Optional) 381 Dark ug ug \ Blower Air Cleaner Housing Breaker Oil Fill Points \ Vluffler. / Air Intake Screen S tarter Solenoid 3ptional) V cod Fins ‘ic 0i;Sump Starter Figure 1. Typical KT Engine. Straight 30-weight (Kohler “Magnum”) oil is Oil Recommendations preferred. SAE IOW-30 oil is not recommended Using the proper type and weight of oil in the above 32°F. Using this o
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Gasoline/Alcohol blends Fuel Recommendations Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler A WARNING: Explosive Fuel! engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can approved. explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved ‘containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, Gasoline/Ether blends away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank Methyl Tertiary Butyl Eth
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Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist 2. Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. soon as the engine starts. Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. NOTE: After starting the engine, it may be necessary to leave the choke partially Check cooling air intake areas and external “on” for a few minutes before moving it surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean
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Cooling Operating NOTE: If debris builds up on the grass screen or Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from other cooling air intake areas, stop the engine your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local immediately and clean. Operating the engine 1aw.s and statutes regarding engine spark arrestor with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling muffler requirements. areas can cause extensive damage due to overheating. Angle of Operation This engine will operate continuou
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Check Oil Level NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up to the “F” The importance of checking and maintaining the mark on the dipstick. This includes engines proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be equipped with Oil SentryTM. overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: Change Oil and Oil Filter 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the Change Oil sump. For a new engine, change o
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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 . Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 2. Allow the oil filter to drain. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter 3 . gasket surface. 4 . Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open end up. Pour ne
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NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged 6. Reinstall element cover, seals, air cleaner cover air cleaner components could allow unfiltered and wing nuts. Tighten wing nuts l/2 to 1 full turn air into the engine causing premature wear after nuts contacts cover. Do not over-tighten. and failure. 7. When ai r cleaner element replacement is Service Precleaner necessa .ry always use genuine Kohler parts. If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more o
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adjustment. The main fuel jet is calibrated and installed at the factory and is not adjustable*. *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 fuel system related, check the following areas before adjusting the carburetor. l Make sure the fuel t
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Kohler Adjustable Jet Low Idle 1 Main Fuel 1 Lean 1 KT17 1 1 turn 1 2-l/2 turns 1 Adjust To Midpoint 1 turn I 2-l/2 turns 1 KT19 1 3. Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to IO minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before making final settings (steps 4, 5, 6, and 7). 4. Main Fuel Needle Setting: This adjustment is required for adjustable main jet carburetors only. If the carburetor is a fixed main jet type, refer to Walbro adjustment. Figure 9. Turn the main fuel
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Walbro Fixed Jet 5. Low Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle , control into the “idle” or “slow” position. Set the Low Idle low idle speed to 1200 RPM* (k 75 RPM) by KT17 1 -l/4 turns turning the low idle speed adjusting screw in or l-1 /4 turns KT19 out. Check the speed using a tachometer. Walbro Adjustable Jet *NOTE: The actual low idle speed depends on Low idle Main Fuel the application. Refer to the equipment 1 1-l /4 turns i-1/4 turns KT17 manufacturer’s instructions for s
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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 or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work. Possible Cause No Improper Dirt In Dirty
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Specifications Model: ............................................................................................. KT17 ............................ KT19 Bore: ................................................. inches (millimeters) ............. 3.12 (79.2) ................... 3.12 (79.2) ................................................ inches (millimeters) Stroke. ............. 2.75 (69.85). ................ 3.06 (78.0) Displacement: .............. cubic inches (cubic centimeters) ........
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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.S.A.
