Fuel Type (Gasoline); Gasoline/Alcohol Blends; Gasoline/Ether Blends; Section 5. Fuel System And Governor - Kohler CV11-16 Service Manual

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Fuel System and Governor
Gasoline fuel systems are covered in the first part of
this section. LPG (liquefied propane gas) systems and
the Kohler Emission Sentry
starting on page 5.11. The governor systems start on
page 5.14.
Fuel Recommendations (Gasoline)
WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
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 start the engine near
spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
General Recommendations (Gasoline)
Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in
clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity
of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is easier to handle
and helps eliminate spillage during refueling.
Do not use gasoline left over from the previous
season, to minimize gum deposits in your fuel system
and to insure easy starting.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuel to
expand.

Fuel Type (Gasoline)

For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or
higher. In countries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Section 5
™ LPG system are covered
Fuel System and Governor CV460-465, CV490-495
Unleaded gasoline is recommended, as it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits. Leaded gasoline may
be used in areas where unleaded is not available and
exhaust emissions are not regulated. Be aware
however, that the cylinder head will require more
frequent service.

Gasoline/Alcohol blends

Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.

Gasoline/Ether blends

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
Fuel System (Gasoline)
The typical fuel system includes the fuel tank, in-line
fuel filter, fuel pump, carburetor, and fuel lines. Some
applications use gravity feed without a fuel pump.
Operation
The fuel from the tank is moved through the in-line
filter and fuel lines by the fuel pump. On engines not
equipped with a fuel pump, the fuel tank outlet is
located above the carburetor inlet and gravity moves
the fuel.
Fuel then enters the carburetor float bowl and is
moved into the carburetor body. There, the fuel is
mixed with air. This fuel-air mixture is then burned in
the engine combustion chamber.
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure to check for a suspected
fuel delivery problem.
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Section 5
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