SERVICE
Kohler Model L600 and t654 engines are covered in this Service Manual.
4-stroke cycle’ gas or gasoline fueled engines.
Both are liquid cooled,
out the manual.
Differences are called out whenever significant through-
Some of the general specifications are listed below for convenience--refer to the
appropriate section for more specific details.
SPECIFICATION
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L600 I
L654
BORE X STROKE
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DISPLACEMENT (CUBIC INCH)
l o.**.*.**.**.***.**.....
LUBE OIL CAPACITY (U.S. STD.)
l o**o***************b
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2-5/8 x 3"
65
5 Quarts
7.5 Quarts
5 Quarts
14mn
.025" *
018
II
.
018
22. ft." 1 bs.
.Ol5"
2-5/8 x 2-3/4"
59.4
4 Quarts
7.0 Quarts
5 Quarts
14mn
.025"
018
II
.
078
22.ft.Y;bs.
.015"
RADIATOR CAPACITY (U.S. STD.>
l *.**.****.*******.**
MARINE (CLOSED) COOLING CAPACITY
l **********o*******
SPARK PtUG SIZE (USE J-8 OR EQUIVALENT)
l **********
SPARK PLUG GAP (STD. PLUG - GASOLINE) i............
SPARK PLUG GAP (STD. PLUG - GAS)
l ****e************
SPARK PLUG GAP (SHIELDED PLUGS)
l ******************
PLUG TIGHTENING TORQUE
l ***o******************o****e
BREAKER POINT GAP . (INSIDE MAGNETO)
l ***************
HOSE
- THERM0
HOSE
PUMP TO ADAPTER
INLET (TOP)
TO TOP OF
FOLD
HSG.
MAN1
ADAPT
HOSE - ADAPTER
TO EXHAUST
MIXER
WATER PUMP .
SEA
WATER
II /u
INLET
EXHAUST
II
YIXER
WATER COOLED
EXHAUST OUTLET
FOR l-3/4" I.D.
FIGURE 1-4 -- CARBURETOR SIDE VIEW - TYPICAL MARINE GENERATOR SET
SERVICE SCHEDULE
PERFORM SERVICE AT INTERVALS IMIICATED (X)
EVERY
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EVERY
'
100 HOtlRS
200 HOURS
(OR 6 MONTHS)
(OR YEARLY)
Check oil level
------------------------- ----
X
Check coolant level
--------------------- ----
X
Check condition of compartment ----------
----X
Check valve
clearance -------------------
Check breaker points
Check ignition timing
Clean crankcase breather ----------------
Check generator brushes -----------------
Change oil ------------------------------
a--------- ------- X
Check fan belt and tension -------------
---------- ------- X
Check air
intake silencer ---------------
----------
------- X
Check spark plugs
-----------------------
---------- ---------------
Check electrolyte level in battery ----i-
----------
---------------
Check electrical
connections ------------
---------- ---------------
NOTE:
Intervak stated are for norm2 operating co7uiitims--perform servCces more fretpentty under
servere conditions.
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