Kohler KT19 series II User Manual

SECTION 8
ASSEMBLY
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Optional Ignition Switch And
Starter Solenoid
Some Series II engines are equipped with an
ignition key switch (instrument panel) and starter
solenoid.
Mount the instrument panel to the upper left hand
corner of the blower housing (when viewed from
flywheel end); mount the starter solenoid to the
lower left hand corner. Use the existing 1/4-20 x
7
/16" hex washer head screws. Refer to Figure
8-34.
Instrument Panel
I
Starter Solenoid
Figure 8~34. Mounting Ignition Switch And Starter
Solenoid
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GRASS DEFLECTOR
Some KT17 and KT19 engines are equipped with a
grass deflector attached to the blower housing.
When servicing engines so equipped, care must be
taken when attaching deflector to housing. Refer
to Figure 8-35.
CAUTION: Before installing deflector, check
A position of air in take/grass screen on
.. flywheel. Screen must be centered on
flywheel to prevent it from rubbing
on deflector and damaging one or
both of these parts.
1. Fasten lower leg of deflector to blower housing.
Spacer Washer
(Optional)
~:.."'--
Screws
Lower Leg
Adjusting
Plates
Blower
Housing
Figure 8-35. Attaching Grass Deflector
2. Center deflector over screen. If engine is equip-
ped with a front drive shaft, center deflector
around shaft.
3. Fasten the two remaining legs of deflector to
blower housing.
4. Adjust the plates on the deflector for proper
clearance using a feeler gauge.
Adjustment
1. Loosen adjusting plate screws, set plates .050"
from screen. Tighten screws.
2. Manually turn engine through one complete
revolution to check clearance. If plates contact
screen, adjust clearance accordingly-clearance
must be above .015."
3. If proper clearance cannot be set, it may be
necessary to add a spacer between blower hous-
ing and two upper deflector legs.
4. When proper clearance is established, torque
the four adjusting plate screws to 24-28 in. lbs.

Kohler KT19 series II Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT19 series II
Category	Engine
Language	English