Kohler OHC 16 - User Manual

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Contents2
Safety Precautions3
Engine Identification Numbers5
Oil Recommendations6
Fuel Recommendations6
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends6
Gasoline/Ether Blends6
Periodic Maintenance7
Storage7
Typical Engine Dimensions, Torque and Horsepower Curves8
General Specifications9
General Torque Values14
Special Tools16
RTV Silicone Sealant17
Troubleshooting18
Basic Engine Tests20
Crankcase Vacuum Test20
No Crankcase Vacuum/Pressure in Crankcase20
Compression Test20
Cylinder Leakdown Test21
Air Cleaners and Air Intake System22
Precleaner Service22
Paper Element Service23
Standard Air Cleaner System Components View24
Top Tank Air Cleaner System Components View24
Complete Disassembly and Reassembly25
Air Intake/Cooling System25
Air Cleaner Element Cover, Grommet and Seal25
Air Cleaner Base25
Fuel System and Governor26
Fuel Type26
Fuel Filter26
Fuel System Tests27
Troubleshooting - Fuel System Related Causes27
Fuel Pump28
Carburetor28
Float Circuit28
Slow Circuit28
Main Circuit29
Troubleshooting - Carburetor Related Causes30
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid31
Carburetor Adjustments31
Low Idle Speed Adjusting Screw31
Float Replacement32
Float Kit Contents32
Proper Float Level Diagram32
Carburetor Disassembly33
Carburetor Exploded View33
Carburetor Inspection/Repair34
Carburetor Reassembly34
Overhaul Kit with Gaskets Contents34
Choke Repair Kit with Gaskets Contents34
Governor - General Information35
Governor Adjustments35
View of Internal Governor Components on #2 Side Camshaft35
Initial Governor Adjustment36
Governor Sensitivity Adjustment36
Lubrication System37
Checking Oil Level37
Oil Change: Overhead Valve38
Location of Dipstick and Oil Drain Plug38
Oil Level Marks on Dipstick38
Location of Oil Drain on Oil Filter Side38
Changing Oil Filter39
Oil Sentry - General Information40
Oil Sentry Installation40
Oil Sentry Testing40
Retractable Starter41
To Remove Starter41
To Install Starter41
Rope Replacement41
Pawls (Dogs) Replacement42
Pawl Repair Kit42
Removing Starter Handle42
Installing Rope42
Retractable Starter Disassembly43
Retractable Starter Inspection and Service44
Retractable Starter Reassembly44
Installing Pulley and Spring into Housing44
Installing Pawls and Pawl Springs44
Electrical System and Components46
Spark Plugs46
Spark Plugs Inspection47
Battery Information48
Battery Maintenance48
Electronic CD Ignition Systems49
Battery Test49
Capacitive Discharge Ignition System Diagram50
Capacitive Discharge Ignition Module Diagram50
Troubleshooting CD Ignition Systems51
Battery Charging Systems52
15 Amp Regulated Charging System with Panel Diagram52
15/25 Amp Regulated Battery Charging System with Panel Diagram53
15 Amp Stator and Rectifier-Regulator Diagram54
25 Amp Stator and Rectifier-Regulator Diagram54
15-25 Amp Battery Charging System Troubleshooting55
Connections for Testing Charging System56
Starting Motor Precautions57
Troubleshooting Guide - Starting Difficulties57
Operation - Intertial Drive Starters58
UT Starter Drive Service58
Retaining Ring Installation59
UT Starter Disassembly60
UT Commutator Service60
UT Starter Reassembly60
Solenoid Shift Electric Starter61
Starter Removal and Reinstallation62
Starter Disassembly62
Brush Replacement63
Starter Service64
Starter Reassembly64
Starter: Lubrication Points View65
Tightening the Retainer65
Installing the Stop Collar65
Installing the Brush Springs66
Disassembly67
Disconnect Spark Plug Leads67
Turn Fuel off68
Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil Filter68
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly68
Remove Fuel Tank68
Remove Muffler69
Disconnect Carburetor Linkage69
Standard Throttle Control Detail View69
Remove Retractable Starter or Grass Screen70
Remove Blower Housing70
Remove Electric Starter71
Remove Side Baffles71
Remove Ignition Modules71
Remove Flywheel72
Remove Stator73
Remove Timing Belt73
Remove Valve Covers73
Remove #1 Side Camshaft and Rocker Arms74
Remove #2 Side Camshaft and Rocker Arms74
Remove Governor Yoke and Cross Shaft75
Remove Rectifier-Regulator75
Remove Valley Baffle76
Remove Crankcase Breather76
Remove Oil Sentry Switch77
Remove Oil Filter Adapter77
Separate Crankcase Halves77
Remove Oil Pump79
Remove Oil Pressure Relief Parts80
Remove Connecting Rods80
Remove Crankshaft81
Crankshaft Disassembly81
Remove Connecting Rods with Pistons and Rings82
Remove Valve Train82
Inspection and Reconditioning83
Camshafts Inspection and Service84
Crankshaft Inspection and Service84
To Remove Crankshaft Plug85
To Install New Plug85
Cylinder Bore Inspection and Service86
Flywheel Inspection86
Fuel Pump Inspection86
Valves Inspection and Service87
Pistons and Rings Inspection90
Valve Guides Inspection90
Valve Seat Insterts Inspection90
Lapping Valves Inspection90
Install New Piston Rings92
Connecting Rods Inspection and Service93
Oil Seals in Crankcase Halves Inspection93
Oil Pump Reconditioning94
Reassembly96
Install Valve Train96
Install Connecting Rods with Pistons and Rings97
Install Crankshaft97
Install Oil Pick-Up Screen98
Install Oil Pressure Relief98
Install Oil Pump99
Assemble Crankcase Halves100
Stator Wire Routing101
Install Crankcase Breather101
Install Oil Filter Adapter102
Install Oil Sentry Switch103
Install Valley Baffle and Wiring103
Install Rectifier-Regulator103
Install Governor/Camshaft #2 Side104
Install Camshaft #1 Side105
Install Timing Belt105
Install Flywheel107
Install Ignition Modules108
Set Valve Clearance108
Install #1 Side Valve Cover109
Install #2 Side Valve Cover109
Install Dipstick110
Install Spark Plugs110
Install Cylinder Side Baffles110
Install Electric Starter Motor111
Install Blower Housing111
Install Grass Screen or Retractable Starter112
Install Carburetor and Controls112
Install Muffler113
Install Air Cleaner113
Install Fuel Tank - Top Mounted114
Install Drain Plugs and Oil Filter114
Connect Spark Plug Leads114
Prepare the Engine for Operation115
Testing the Engine115

Brand	Kohler
Model	OHC 16
Category	Engine
Language	English

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