Kohler K9J Service Manual page 135

INSTALL DIPSTICK
1 . Install dipstick.
INSTALL FUEL TANK
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline may be present in the carburetor and fuel
system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and it can
explode if ignited. Keep sparks, open flames, and
other sources of ignition away from the engine. Dis-
connect and ground the spark plug lead to prevent
the possibility of sparks from the ignition system.
1 . Install fuel tank with brackets.
2. Install fuel line on fuel tank outlet fitting.
INSTALL ELECTRIC STARTER
1 . Install electric starter.
2. Install hex cap sems screws which mount elec-
tric starter to engine.
3. Install keys witch panel.
4. Connect lead to electrical starter.
5. Connect electrical connector(s).
INSTALL RETRACTABLE STARTER
1 . Install the retractable starter and hex cap
screws. Leave the screws slightly loose.
2. Pull the starter handle out 8-1 0" until the pawls
engage in the drive cup. Hold the handle in
this position and tighten screws securely.
INSTALL FUEL PUMP
1. Install the gasket, fuel pump, plain washers,
and fillister head screws. Refer to Figure
12-47.
Fuel Pump Camshaft
Figure 12-47. Mechanical Fuel Pump.
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NOTE: Make sure the fuel pump lever is positioned
above the camshaft. Damage to the fuel pump,
and subsequent severe engine damage could re-
sult if the lever is positioned below the camshaft.
Refer to Figure 12-48.
Plain Washers And
Fillister Head
Sems Screws
Figure 12-48. Installing Fuel Pump.
Torque the screws to 37145 in. lb.
2. Connect the fuel lines to fuel pump inlet and
outlet fittings.
INSTALL EXTERNAL GOVERNOR COMPO-
NENTS AND THROTTLE CONTROLS
1. Install the throttle lever, bracket, spacer, plain
washer and hex cap screw.
2. Install the governor spring to the governor
arm. Install the governor arm to the cross
shaft. Leave the palnut slightly loose as the
governor arm and cross shaft will be adjusted
after the carburetor and throttle linkage are
installed.
INSTALL CARBURETOR AND THROTTLE
LINKAGE
1. Install the fuel line and hose clamps.
2. Install the gasket, carburetor, and slotted hex
cap sems screws.
3. Install the throttle linkage into the nylon inserts
in the governor arm and carburetor throttlo
lever.
4. Adjust the governor as instructed below.
5. Refer to "Fuel System And Governor" section
for carburetor adjustment procedure.