Kohler Command PRO CH620-CH740 Owner's Manual page 33

Keihin One-Barrel Carburetor Components
B
G
I
M
W
U
V
T
Carburetor Upper
A
Body (Choke)
Body Gasket (Formed
C
Rubber)
E Inlet Needle Valve
G Float Pin
Carburetor Lower
I
Body (Throttle)
Idle Fuel Adjusting
K
Needle
M Fuel Shut-off Solenoid N
O Jet (Accelerator Pump
Carburetor only)
Q Diaphragm
S O-Ring
U Bushing
W Accelerator Pump
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C
D
O
E
F
H
L
K
N
J
S
Q
S
P
B Self-relieving Choke
D Slow Speed Jet
F Clip
H Float Assembly
J Main Jet
L Solenoid Seat
Idle Speed Adjusting
Screw
Accelerator Pump
P
Cover
R Diaphragm Spring
T Rubber Boot
V Return Spring
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Engines in this series are equipped with Keihin fi xed
main jet carburetors. CH18-740 engines use a one-
barrel carburetor. Most applications use a fuel shut-off
solenoid installed in place of fuel bowl retaining screw,
and also contain an accelerator pump. All carburetors
A
feature a self-relieving choke. CH750 engines use
a Keihin two-barrel carburetor on a matching intake
manifold.
Troubleshooting Checklist
When engine starts hard, runs roughly or stalls at low
idle speed, check following areas before adjusting or
disassembling carburetor.
1. Make sure fuel tank is fi lled with clean, fresh
gasoline.
2. Make sure fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and that
it is operating properly.
3. Make sure fuel is reaching carburetor. This includes
checking fuel shut-off valve, fuel tank fi lter screen,
in-line fuel fi lter, fuel lines and fuel pump for
restrictions or faulty components as necessary.
4. Make sure air cleaner base and carburetor are
securely fastened to engine using gaskets in good
condition.
5. Make sure air cleaner element (including precleaner
if equipped) is clean and all air cleaner components
are fastened securely.
6. Make sure ignition system, governor system,
exhaust system, and throttle and choke controls are
operating properly.
R
Fuel System
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