Kohler KT17 Service Manual

Bosses Toward
Flywheel
Machined edge
toward Camshaft
KT19
SECTION 8
ASSEMBLY
Earlier Model KT17
Posi-Lock Connecting Rods
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Nut
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[)
Match Marks
KT17
Shank
Angled Down And
Away From Camshaft
NOTE:
Only KT19 Rods Are Angled
KT19
Match
Marks
Rod
Cap
Figure 8-5. Note Differences In Connecting Rod Design
CRANKSHAFT AND COMPONENTS
1. Slide thrust washer onto P.T.O. end of shaft
(chamfer toward crankshaft). Lubricate bear-
ing journals on crankshaft and assemble bear-
ings (sleeve or ball) on either end (see Figure
8-6). NOTE: Engines with ball bearings do not
use a thrust washer.
Some early production KT17 sleeve bearing
models have a notched spacer between the lip of
the bearing and the crankcase on the flywheel
end of the crankshaft. The bearing tab should fit
into this notch.
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Figure 8-6. Crankshaft Components Assembled (Sleeve
Bearings Shown)

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)