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General| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Ignition System | Electronic |
| Starting System | Electric start |
| Displacement | 532 cc |
| Horsepower | 18 HP |
Steps to prepare the engine before starting, including oil, air cleaner, fuel, and cooling checks.
Detailed steps for starting the engine using manual or electric methods.
Instructions for safely shutting down the engine, including stop button and fuel valve.
Checking oil level and selecting the correct oil type and viscosity.
Procedures and intervals for changing engine oil and oil filters.
Servicing and replacing dry type air cleaner elements and precleaners.
Maintenance procedures for multi-phase dry type air cleaners.
Servicing procedures for normal and large capacity oil bath air cleaners.
Adjusting main fuel and idle speed on sidedraft and downdraft carburetors.
Adjusting and operating automatic choke systems on K662 models.
Procedure for reconditioning mechanical fuel pumps.
Installing and timing the governor on K482 and K532 engines.
Adjusting engine speed limits and governor sensitivity.
Adjusting speed and sensitivity for K662 governors.
Checking spark plug condition, gap, and troubleshooting ignition.
Adjusting and servicing breaker points for proper ignition timing.
Maintenance and testing of ignition coils and condensers.
Service and timing procedures for K662 magnetos.
Checking battery condition, voltage, specific gravity, and safety.
Maintenance and adjustment of voltage regulators and cutout relays.
Checking brushes, commutator, lubrication, and belt tension.
Operation and service of Bendix and solenoid shift starter types.
Precautions and troubleshooting for 15 and 30 amp alternator systems.
Ensuring clean cooling fins and air passages to prevent overheating.
Servicing cylinder heads, including carbon removal and gasket replacement.
Checking and adjusting valve clearances on cold engine.
Function and maintenance of crankcase breather systems.
Steps for preparing the engine for long-term storage.
Procedure for testing crankcase vacuum and interpreting results.
Performing a compression test and identifying possible causes of low compression.
Preparing a clean workspace and following safety rules for disassembly.
Key indicators of wear or damage to look for on engine parts.
Sequential steps for disassembling engine components.
Checking and reconditioning the cylinder block, including reboring.
Checking crankshaft, closure plate, and bearings for wear.
Installing and servicing piston rings, pistons, pins, and connecting rods.
Inspecting and servicing valves, valve seats, and guides.
Installing tappets, camshaft, and camshaft bearings.
Installing crankshaft, closure plate, and timing gears.
Installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the cylinder bore.
Procedures and precautions for installing the engine flywheel.
Procedures for initial engine run-in after assembly and adjustments.
Safety precautions specific to operating engines with gaseous fuels.
Adjusting and operating KG1 and XG model gas carburetors.
Function, types, and troubleshooting of secondary gas regulators.
Adjustment and service procedures for the wet type clutch.
Servicing combined clutch and gear reduction units.
Description of air-vac cooling system operation and maintenance.
List of common tools used for servicing Kohler Engines.
Bore, stroke, displacement, camshaft, and carburetor specifications.
Tolerances for crankshaft, connecting rods, and valve components.
Spark plug gaps, piston specs, and valve stem dimensions.
Standard torque values for engine fasteners and specific component torques.
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