Governor Adjustment; Storage Instructions - Kohler K91 Owner's Manual

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INSTALLING THROTTLE WIRE

GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT

The governor functions to maintain engine speed under changing load conditions and also acts as
a speed limiting device.
(ar row indicates direction to decrease speed).
cable is inserted is also important as this establishes degree of governor control.
permanently mark the exact position of the throttle bracket (scribe mark on crankcase) and also the
control disc hole in case linkage becomes disconnected or bushing or arm retaining nuts work loose.
If this is done, the governor can be quickly reset to original position.
Initial Adjustment:
arm retaining nut, grasp end of cross shaft in pliers and turn in counterclockwise direction until shaft
stops internally.
buretor (with updraft type carburetor, lift arm as far as it will go) and retighten arm nut to complete
initial adjustment.
Cable Installation:
Wlre exactly as shown in inset--if carelessly hooked or looped, wire will bind on control disc and cause
poor governor - action.
hole nearest to throttle bracket.
Speed Adjustment:
check top speed with hand tachometer.
most other models it is
in clockwise direction.
binding of the cross shaft).

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Drain oil from crankcase (while hot) then flush with clean light oil.
Drain fuel from tank, sediment bowl and carburetor.
of oil over surfaces subject to corrosion (unpainted metal surfaces).
plug hole, turn engine over several times by hand then reinstall plug.
place.
The position of the throttle bracket determines speed range of the engine
This is made (with engine stopped) as follows:
Hold cross shaft in this position, then pull governor arm all the way away from car­
If throttle cable becomes disconnected, use following procedure:
Move throttle control handle to open position then insert wire into control disc
After readjusting governor, restart engine then move throttle to open position and
Maximum permissible speed for
RPM. To decrease speed, loosen bushing nut and move throttle bracket
3600
Retighten bushing nut after adjustment (Do not overtighten--this could cause
Use the following procedure to preserve engine before placing in storage.
CONTROL ,
DISC
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THROTTLE
WIRE
Arrow indicates ditection to
move bracket to decrease speed.
GOVERNOR COMPONEN TS
The hole in the control disc into which the throttle
Loosen (do not remove) governor
Refili crankcase after flushing.
Clean exterior of engine then spread light film
Pour tablespoon of oil into spark
Cover engine and store in dry
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GOVERNOR
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ARM
BUSHING N UT
is a good idea to
It
Bend end of throttle
is RPM while for
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