I OWNE / Y R S MAN UAL MODELS (17 hP) (19 hP) *with Full Pressure Lubrication operating and maintenance instructions Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine.. . making a Kohler engine dependable.. .dependability vou can count on.
Safety Information For Your Safety! These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in iniurv to vourself and others, A WARNING A WARNING # xu v ib Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Rotating Parts can cause severe injury. Stop engine before filling fuel tank. Stay away while engine is in operation. Explosive Fuel! Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Safety Information A WARNING (Cont.) A WARNING ii WARNING &P Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Explosive Gas can cause fires and severe acid burns. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area. Charge battery only in a well ventilated area. Keep sources of ignition away.
Control Panel (Optional) / Throttle Control , (Optional) Choke Control (Optional) Ignition Coil 381 ug Dark ug \ Blower Housing Air Cleaner Breaker Points Oil Fill \ Vluffler. / Air Intake Screen Starter Solenoid V3ptional) cod Fins ‘ic 0i;Sump Starter Figure 1. Typical KT Engine. Straight 30-weight (Kohler “Magnum”) oil is preferred. SAE IOW-30 oil is not recommended above 32°F. Using this oil substantially increases consumption and combustion chamber deposits.
Fuel Recommendations WARNING: Explosive Fuel! A Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved ‘containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not starf the engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions Pre-Start Checklist Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. of the equipment this engine powers. 2. Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts. NOTE: After starting the engine, it may be necessary to leave the choke partially “on” for a few minutes before moving it to the “off” position. NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than IO seconds at a time.
Operating Cooling Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local 1aw.sand statutes regarding engine spark arrestor muffler requirements. NOTE: Angle of Operation This engine will operate continuously at angles up to 30’ in any direction. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at the “F” mark. Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.
Check Oil Level NOTE: The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up to the “F” mark on the dipstick. This includes engines equipped with Oil SentryTM. Change Oil and Oil Filter 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump. 2. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc.
Change Oil Filter Some engines are equipped with an oil filter. Replace the oil filter every other oil change, in accordance with the “Oil Change Intervals” table on page 8. Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02, and replace as follows: 1 . Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 2. Allow the oil filter to drain. 3 . Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface. 4 . Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open end up.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. Service Precleaner If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). 1. Remove wing nuts, air cleaner cover, element cover, seals, and element cover. 2. Remove precleaner from paper element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent. - 3.
adjustment. The main fuel jet is calibrated and installed at the factory and is not adjustable*. *NOTE: KT17 and KT19 engines with fixed jet carburetors, operating at altitudes above approximately 6000 ft., may require a special “high altitude” main jet. See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for further information. Troubleshooting If engine troubles are experienced that appear to be fuel system related, check the following areas before adjusting the carburetor.
Kohler Adjustable Jet Low Idle 1 Main Fuel 1 1 1 KT17 1 1 turn 1 2-l/2 turns 1 KT19 1 1 turn I 2-l/2 turns Lean Adjust To Midpoint 3. Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to IO minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before making final settings (steps 4, 5, 6, and 7). 4. Main Fuel Needle Setting: This adjustment is required for adjustable main jet carburetors only. If the carburetor is a fixed main jet type, refer to Walbro adjustment.
Walbro Fixed Jet , Low Idle KT17 1 -l/4 turns KT19 l-1 /4 turns Walbro Adjustable Jet Low idle Main Fuel KT17 1-l /4 turns i-1/4 turns KT19 1-I /4 turns 1 turn 3. Start the engine and run at half throttle for five to ten minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before making final settings. 4. Main Fuel Needle Setting: This adjustmenf is required only for adjustable main jet carburetors. If the carburetor is a fixed main jet type, disregard this setting.
Troubleshooting When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem to obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table. Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work.
Specifications Model: ............................................................................................. KT17 ............................ Bore: ................................................. inches (millimeters) inches (millimeters) Stroke. ................................................ Displacement: .............. cubic inches (cubic centimeters) Power (@I3600 RPM): ................. horsepower (kilowatts) Weight* ..................................................... Ibs. (kilograms) U.S.
ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL l-800-544-2444 FORM NO.: TP-2107-C ISSUED: 4187 I REVISED: 12/95 I MAILED: LITHO IN U.S.A.
