Kohler KT19 series II User Manual

SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
To maintain a battery in top condition:
1. Regularly check level of electrolyte- add water
as necessary to maintain level above plates -do
not overfill as this can cause poor performance
or early failure due to loss of electrolyte.
2. Keep terminals and top of battery clean. Wash
with baking soda and rinse with clear water. Do
not allow soda solution to enter cells as this will
destroy the electrolyte.
Battery
Volt And
Ohmmeter
Figure 6-5. Checking Battery Charge
IGNITION TIMING
These engines are equipped with a timing sight
hole in the #1 side of the blower housing. Two
timing marks are stamped on the flywheel- the T
mark indicates Top Dead Center (TDC) while the S
mark indicates the Spark or Spark Run point
which is 23° before top dead center.
Various methods can be used for timing - the
timing light method is the more precise way of
achieving exact timing.
Method 1 - Static Timing
Make sure ignition switch is off. Completely dis-
connect spark plug leads from plugs to prevent
unintentional starting.
1. Remove breaker point cover, then connect an
ohmmeter or continuity tester from breaker
point terminal to ground.
2. Rotate the engine by hand in direction of normal
rotation (clockwise when viewed from flywheel
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end.) Watch continuity tester or ohmmeter, if
light on tester goes out or infinity ohms is
measured on ohmmeter, points are just begin-
ning to break.
When the points are just breaking, the "S" mark on
the flywheel should be directly opposite the roll pin
in the #1 cylinder barrel, (as seen through timing
sight hole) ifthe engine is properly timed. If "S" is
above or below roll pin the timing is off and the
point gap will have to be adjusted in or out until
"S" mark is directly opposite the roll pin.
If an ohmmeter or continuity tester is not avail-
able, measure gap with feeler gauge- gap should
be .020" fully open. If necessary loosen point gap
adjustment screw and readjust gap to .020" fully
open. However,
maximum gap setting can vary a
few
thousandths (.017" - .023") to achieve smooth-
est running. Securely tighten adjusting screw after
timing (see Figure 6-6).
Figure 6-6. Point Gap Adjustment
Method 2 - Timing Light
Several different types of timing lights are avail-
able-follow manufacturer's instructions for type
used.
1. Remove high tension lead at spark plug-wrap
one end of a short piece of fine wire around spark
plug terminal. Reconnect lead to terminal-free
end of wire must protrude from under boot.
NOTE: For timing lights with alligator clips-
some lights have sharp prongs on spark lead-
simply push prong thru boot until it contacts metal
connector.

Kohler KT19 series II Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT19 series II
Category	Engine
Language	English