Kohler K532 User Manual

OIL PRESSURE - OIL PUMPS
If an engine is operating at normal temperatures (with proper weight of oil) and at speed specified.
oil pressure should be within the range as shown in the accompanying Oil Pressure Chart.
APPLICATION SPEED (RPM) OIL PRESSURE RANGE
INDUSTRIAL:
K482,K532 IDLE 40 - 50 PSI
INDUSTRIAL:
K662 1200 RPM
25 PSI
(Minimum)
ELECTRIC PLANT 1500 30 - 50 PSI
ELECTRIC PLANT
1800 30
- 50 PSI
INDUSTRIAL
2200 35
- 55 PSI
INDUSTRIAL
3200 45
- 65 PSI
Oil pressure is the same for all two cylinder models. Pressure higher than specified will not
cause damage; however, it could indicate operation with too thick oil.
If oil pressure drops suddenl
y
,
this could indicate that oil pump is faulty or that
ckeck valve is clogged with dirt or other foreign parti -
cles.
Other causes of low oil pressure are badly worn bearings and/or transfer sleeves.
If oil pump
is faulty, do not attempt to disassemble and repair
the pump -- they are permanently sealed during manu -
facture. Replace faulty pump with new unit.
An external oil pressure adjustment is provided on the
K5
K482 and K532 but not on K662 models.
I
ACORN NUT SELF LOCKING NUT
SCREW
have nut.
I
FIGURE 2 - 4 -- OIL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT -- K482, K532
ADJUSTMENT K482, K532:
The adjusting screw is located just forward of the #1 cylinder. If adjust -
ment becomes necessary, remove acorn nut,
loosen jam nut then turn screw in or out until proper
pressure is obtained. Turn the setscrew clockwise to increase pressure or in counterclockwise direction
to decrease pressure. Adjust only with engine running at normal operating temperature and with proper
weight of oil in crankcase.
Tighten jam nut to lock adjusting screw at the new setting then reinstall
protective acorn nut.

Kohler K532 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	K532
Category	Engine
Language	English