Kohler CV11-16 User Manual

5.16
Section 5
Fuel System and Governor
Figure 5-20. Typical Throttle/Choke Controls.
3. Align the hole in the throttle lever with the hole in
the speed control bracket by inserting a pencil or
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) drill bit. See Figure 5-21.
1. Make sure the throttle cable is adjusted properly
(see ‘‘Throttle Cable Adjustment").
2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Place the
throttle control lever into the ‘‘fast’’ or high idle
position.
3. Align the hole in the throttle lever with the hole in
the speed control bracket by inserting a pencil or
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) drill bit. See Figure 5-21.
4. Loosen the speed control bracket mounting
screws. Move the bracket up or down until the
desired high idle speed is reached. See Figure
5-22. Check the speed with a tachometer.
Figure 5-21. Aligning Holes in Speed Control
Bracket and Throttle Lever.
4. Pull up on the outer shield of the throttle control
cable to remove any slack. Tighten the cable
clamp securely.
High Idle Speed Adjustment
The recommended maximum no-load high idle speed
for most of these engines is 3750 RPM. The actual
high idle speed depends on the application. Refer to
the equipment manufacturer’s instructions for specific
information.
WARNING: Overspeed is Hazardous!
Do not tamper with the governor setting. Overspeed is
hazardous and could cause personal injury.
Figure 5-22. Adjusting High Idle Speed.
To increase the high idle speed - move the
bracket up (towards flywheel).
To decrease the high idle speed - move the
bracket down (towards PTO).
5. Tighten the speed control bracket mounting
screws. Recheck the speed with a tachometer
and readjust if necessary.
Torque the mounting screws as follows:
Into new as-cast hole–10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.).
Into used hole–7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.).
6. Adjust the choke (see ‘‘Choke Adjustment’’ which
follows).
Cold Engine
Warm Engine
Choke Adjusting
Screw
Speed Control
Bracket
Choke Lever
Throttle Lever
Increase
Speed
Sight
Hole
Choke Adjusting
Screw
Decrease Speeds
Speed Control
Bracket
Mounting
Screws

Kohler CV11-16 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	CV11-16
Category	Engine
Language	English