Kohler K161 Operating & Maintenance Manual
4 hp/7 hp/8 hp
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OWNER's MAN UAL
MODELS
K91 I
(4
hP)
Kl6l,&Kl81
(7
hP)
(8 hP)
operating & maintenance
instructions
CONGRATULATIONS-You
have selected a fine four-cycle
engine.
Kohler designs
long-life
strength
and on-the-job
durability into each engine...making
a Kohler engine
dependable...dependability
you can count on.
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Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like cylinders,
crankshafts,
and camshafts)
are
made from precision-formulated
castiron...and
because the cast
iron cylinders
can be
rebored, these engines can last even longer.
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Kohler engines are easy to service, all routine service parts--points,
condenser,
spark plug,
air filter, carburetor--are
easily and quickly
accessible.
0 Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide
network of over 10,000 distributors
and
dealers.
Service support is just a phone call away.
Call l-800-544-2444
(U.S. & Canada)
for Sales & Service Assistance.
To keep your engine in top operating condition,
follow the simple maintenance
procedures
given in this manual.
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- Page 1 Kohler engines are easy to service, all routine service parts--points, condenser, spark plug, air filter, carburetor--are easily and quickly accessible. 0 Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors dealers.
- Page 2 Safety Information For Your Safety! These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to.follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others. A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and Rotating Parts can cause severe Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
- Page 3 Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded recommended could cause engine damage gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler which is not covered by the engine warranty. engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
- Page 4 .................................... ’ t .................................... Operating .;;;:::..:.:..
- Page 5 Pull the starter handle with a smooth, steady immediately. Do not make further attempts to start the motion. engine until the condition is corrected. Do not jump start using another battery (refer to “BATTERY”.) See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.
- Page 6 Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed. Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local laws and statutes regarding engine spark arrestor muffler Engine Speed requirements.
- Page 7 Have Starter Motor Drive Serviced2 ................ ,500 Hrs. ‘Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions. 2Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service. ‘250 hours when leaded gasoline is used. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION ntak Retractable Starter...
- Page 9 Precleaner Air Filter Plate Wing Check gap (0.025”) using a wire feeler gauge. SPARK PLUGS Adjust the gap as necessary by carefully bending the ground electrode. Install the plug Every 100 hours of operation remove the spark plug, and torque to 18-22 ft. lb. check condition and reset the gap, or replace with new plug as necessary.
- Page 10 CARBU.RETOR TRdUBLESHOOTlNG AND ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustments should be made on/y after engine has warmed up. Kohler K91, K161 and engines are equipped Kohler Carburetor Adjustment K181 with one of two basic types carburetors Kohler or Walbro - fixed main jet or adjustable main jet.
- Page 11 1 WALBRO FIXED JET 1 LOW IDLE NOT APPL. NOTE: *The actual idle speed depends on the application. Refer to the K161 NOT APPL. equipment manufacturer’s K181 2-l/2 TURNS instructions for specific low idle speed settings.
- Page 12 Optimum Main Fuel Setting. Some engines are equipped with an in-line fuel filter. Visually inspect the filter periodically and replace when dirty with a genuine Kohler filter. Low Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttle into the “idle” or %loW position.
- Page 13 Skips or misfires special timing or adjustment Backfires procedures (governor, valves, etc.). Overheats Have this work done by your Kohler High fuel Engine Service Dealer. consumption REDUCTION GEAR UNITS BAlTERY CHARGING On engines equipped with a reduction gear unit,...
- Page 14 A/ways insist on genuine Kohler pans. All genuine Kohler parts meet strict standards for fit, reliability, MODEL DESIGNATION and performance. The Model number designates the cubic inch STORAGE displacement and the number of cylinders--Model K181S; for example: designates 18 cubic inch If the engine is to be out of service for approximately displacement, 1 designates single cylinder.
- Page 15 .., ..........0.020 in (0.50 mm) K161 Power Rating at3600RPM .
- Page 16 Jled by Kohler Co. These are subject to the warranties, if any, of their manufacturers. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, including but not limited to labor costs or transportation...