Kohler Courage XT-7 Service Manual

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Reassembly
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Install Carburetor with Auto Choke (if equipped)
1. Mount arm assembly onto mufer securing with nuts. Torque to 8.5 N·m (75 in. lb.).
2. Slide carburetor at least halfway onto mounting studs. Connect throttle linkage and linkage spring to carburetor.
3. Connect wire choke linkage while sliding carburetor to its seated position against engine.
4. Insert screws connecting arm assembly to carburetor. Torque to 2.3 N·m (20 in. lb.).
Adjust Governor
Move governor lever away from carburetor to limit of its travel (wide-open throttle), and hold in this position. Do not
stress, ex or distort linkage. Grasp cross shaft with a pliers and turn shaft clockwise as far as it will go, hold and
tighten nut. Torque nut to 9.5 N·m (84 in. lb.).
Reconnect Fuel Line
Slide fuel line tight up against carburetor, and secure connection with a hose clamp.
External Engine Components
F
G
E
D
A
K
C
B
J
H
I
A
Engine Cover and
Insert
B Engine Cover C
Engine Cover and
Retractable Start
D Retractable Starter
E Blower Housing F Mufer Guard G Mufer H Air Cleaner Base
I Breather Hose J Paper Element K Air Cleaner Cover L Precleaner
H
H
J
J
L
L
K
K

Kohler Courage XT-7 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-cycle, OHV, single cylinder
Starting System	Recoil
Horsepower	7 hp
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Lubrication System	Splash
Governor Type	Mechanical
Displacement	173 cc (10.6 cu. in.)
Power	7 HP
Fuel Capacity	1.6 L (0.42 US gal)
Oil Capacity	0.6 L
Ignition System	Electronic
Bore	70 mm