Kohler KT17 Service Manual

SECTION 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
How to make a "U" Tube Manometer
(Used to measure Crankcase Vacuum. See Section 2
- Troubleshooting.)
1. Cut a piece of 112'' plywood so it measures 10"x
30" as in Figure 1·5.
2. Fasten a six foot length of 112" O.D. clear
plastic tubing to the plywood board as shown in
Figure 1·5. Make a gradual rather than a sharp
bend in the tube.
3. Inside the "U" formed by the tubing, measure
off at least a 24" segment on the plywood board
between the straight sides of the "U". Divide the
segment into one inch increments and mark
these increments on the board. Start with the
middle increment as zero and number in both
directions.
Shut-off Clamp
Measure
Difference
Between Columns
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4. Drill a 112" hole in the center of a rubber stopper
the size to be a snug fit in the engine oil fill hole.
Insert long end oftube thru stopper hole.
Figure 1-5. "U" Tube Manometer
5. Add a shut-off valve or clamp in front of the
stopper to prevent engine from drawing water
into crankcase under cranking conditions.
6. Pour colored water into the tube until the level
reaches the halfway (0) mark of the scale marked
on the plywood board.
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PTO END DRIVER
FLYWHEEL
END DRIVER
Dimension
A
B
c
D
E
F
G
H
Size
Dimension Size
8.5625 A
5.00
0.1563
B 0.0313
1.5605
c 1.385
0.125 DIA. D 0.125 DIA.
1.875 E
1.6250
7.3125 F
4.500
3.00
G 2.00
2.370
H 1.75
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Kohler KT17 Specifications

General

Cooling System	Air-cooled
Type	Horizontal shaft
Horsepower	17 hp
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.694 liters (694 cc)
Power	17 HP (12.7 kW) @ 3600 RPM
Ignition System	Magneto
Oil Capacity	1.9 L (2.0 US qt)
Starter	Electric
Bore x Stroke	3.03 x 2.95 inches (77 mm x 75 mm)