Kohler K482 User Manual

The Models K532 and K582 are identical to the Model K482 except for bore and horsepower differences.
the information pertaining
to the Model K482 in this Manual also applies
to the Models
K532 and K582
CONTENTS
Description Pagr
...............................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.1
Pre
- Start 1.1
Starting Procedure 1.2
Stopping Procedure
.............................. 1.2
Service Schedule
1.3
................................
Trouble Shooting 1.4
LUBRICATION
2.1
Oil Level 2.1
Oil Type
2.1
Run
- in Oil 2.1
Oil Change 2.1
Oil Filters 2.2
Oil Pressure Oil Pumps 2.4
AIR INTAKE
3.1
............................
Dry Type Air Cleaner 3.1
Multi
- Phase Air Cleaner 3.2
............................
Oil Bath Air Cleaner 3.3
FUEL SYSTEM
4.1
Gasoline Carburetors
4.1
Automatic Chokes
4.8
......................................
Fuel Pumps 4.9
Fuel Filters
4.1
.............................................
GOVERNOR 5.1
K482 Governors 5.1
..................................
K662 Governors 5.3
IGNITION SYSTEMS
6.1
Operational Test
6.1
Spark Plug
6.1
Breaker Points
6.1
Ignition Coil
6.2
Condenser
6.2
Magnetos
(K662) 6.3
Ignition Timing
(K482) 6.8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
7.1
Battery 7.1
Voltage Regulator
............................... 7.2
Generator
....................................... 7.4
Starting Motors
& Drives ........................ 7.5
Flywheel
- Alternator Systems ..................... 7.9
Description
. ........... ENGINE GENERAL SERVICES
Page
8.1
Cooling System
.................................. 8.1
Cylinder Head Service
........................... 8.1
Valve
Tappet Clearance ........................ 8.1
Crankcase Breather
Svstems ...................... 8.2
.
Engine Storage Instructions ..................... 8.2
Crankcase Vacuum Test
........................... 8.3
Compression Test
................................ 8.4
. ............................. INSPECTION DISASSEMBLY 9.1
.......................................
Work Area
9.1
Inspection
...................................... 9.1
Disassembly Procedure
........................... 9.1
................................
ENGINE RECONDITIONING 10.1
.................................. Cylinder Block 10.1
.............. . Crankshaft Closure Plate (K482) 10.2
Piston
. Rings .................................. 10.3
Piston
. Rod Assemblies ......................... 10.4
................................. Connecting Rods 10.5
. ........................
Valves Valve Mechanism 10.5
Cylinder Heads
.................................. 10.6
.......................................
Ring Gear 10.6
........................................... REASSEMBLY 11.1
.......................................
Procedure 11.1
............................. Run - in Instructions 11.8
.................................
SPECIAL FUEL SYSTEMS 12.1
Gas Systems
..................................... 12.1
. .................... Operating Instructions Gas 12.2
.................................... Gas Adapters 12.3
.................................
Gas Carburetors 12.4
..................................
Gas Regulators 12.9
MODIFICATIONS. ACCESSORIES
........................... 13.1
Clutch. Wet Type
................................ 13.1
Clutch
. Gear Reduction Unit .................... 13.2
................................. Air - Vac Cooling 13.3
.................................... Tool Listing 13.4
SPECIFICATIONS
K482. K532. K662 ...................... 14.1
................... Specifications and Tolerances 14.1
.....................
Torque Values and Sequences 14.3
General Safety Warnings
WARNING:
ACCIDENTAL STARTS
. Before servicing the engine or equipment. always remove the spark plug lead to prevent
the engine from starting accidentally
.
Ground the lead to prevent sparks that could cause fires .
EXPLOSIVE FUEL . Gasoline is extremely flammable. and its vapors can explode if ignited .
Store gasoline only
in approved containers. in unoccupied buildings. away
from sparks or flames .
Do not add gasoline while the engine is
hot or running. or start the engine
near spilled gasoline .
Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent .
HOT. MOVING PARTS . The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot from operation .
Do not operate the
equipment with covers. shrouds.
or guards removed .
Keep hands. feet. clothing. and hair away from all moving Parts .
Do not allow the equipment to run unattended .
LETHAL EXHAUST GASES . Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide .
Avoid inhaling fumes. and
never
run the engine in a closed building or confined area .
DANGEROUS ACID. EXPLOSIVE GASES . Batteries contain sulphuric acid .
Avoid contact with skin. eyes. and
clothing
.
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged .
Ventilate the area when charging the battery .
Keep cigarettes. sparks. open flame. and other sources of ignition away from battery at all times .
Keep batteries and
acid out of the reach of children .
Remove all jewelry when working on battery .
CAUTION:
Do not tamper with the governor setting to increase the maximum engine speed .
Overspeed is hazardous and
will void the warranty .

Kohler K482 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	K482
Category	Engine
Language	English