Kohler K532 User Manual

The following sequence is suggested for reconditioning PC2 carburetor after it has been discon.
nected and removed from engine:
Disassembly
1.
Throttle:
Turn throttle stop screw to left until plate
is fully closed.
Remove screws and
throttle plate. Remove economizer valve plug and valve then throttle shaft and seal
retainers and seals.
2.
Venturi:
Remove venturi retaining screw then slip venturi out of carburetor throat.
3.
Choke:
Remove choke plate screws, choke plate and choke shaft.
4. fdleiaphragm: Remove idle adjusting needle and spring. Remove four cover screws or
idle control unit, remove cover, diaphragm, control channel plug, fibre washer and
spril
Remove idle lever axle, lever and rubber disc valve.
Remove the two housing screws
thc
remove idle diaphragm housing and gasket.
5.
Regulator Diaphragm: Remove four cover screws then remove regulator diaphragm as a
un~t. Separate components, discard used diaphragms.
6. Main Fuel Valve: Remove fuel valve axle retainer, axle and valve lever. Loosen inlet
orifice setscrew (8
- 32 Allen) then remove orifice.
Remove inlet valve stem and spring.
Remove main fuel adjusting needle.
Use
5/8" socket wrench to remove main jet body.
Use
C161-193 tool to remove main jet.
Reconditioning
Discard all diaphragms, gaskets, O
- rings and throttle shaft seals.
Thoroughly clean all parts
in carburetor cleaner, blow out all passages.
Make sure all gasket material is removed from sur
-
faces.
Inspect parts for wear or damage
-- especially needles and seats -- replace defective parts.

Kohler K532 Specifications

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