Troubleshooting - Kohler Courage PRO SV810 Owner's Manual

The system requires an additional procedure for se ing
the idle speed. If speed adjustments are required
proceed as follows.
1. Make any necessary speed or control adjustments
following the appropriate instructions covered in
this section.
2. Move the thro le control to the idle position. Hold
the governor lever away from the carburetor, or
hold the thro le lever so it is tight against the idle
speed adjusting screw, to negate the governor
activation. See Figure 19. Check the speed with a
tachometer and adjust it to 1500 RPM.
3. Release the governor lever and allow the engine to
return to the governed idle speed. Check it with a
tachometer against the equipment manufacturers
recommended idle speed. Governed Idle Speed
(RPM) is typically 300 RPM (approximate)
higher than the low idle speed. If adjustment is
necessary, bend the adjusting tab on the speed
control assembly to set. See Figure 18.

Troubleshooting

When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be considered.
For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles
are listed in the following table.
Do not a empt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or
adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work.
Possible Cause No Improper
Problem Fuel
Will Not Start •
Hard Starting
Stops Suddenly •
Lacks Power
Operates Erratically
Knocks or Pings
Skips or Misfires
Backfires
Overheats
High Fuel Consumption
Storage
If the engine will be out of service for two months or
more, use the following storage procedure:
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.
Dirt In
Fuel Fuel Line Grass Screen Oil Level
/System
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Governed
Idle Spring
Figure 18. Governed Idle Spring Location.
Hold
Throttle
Lever
Against
Screw
Figure 19. Holding Throttle Lever Against Idle Stop
Screw.
Dirty Incorrect
Overloaded
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2. Change the oil and filter while the engine is still
warm from operation. See Change Oil and Oil
Filter on page 8.
Engine Dirty Air
Cleaner Spark Plug
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Tab
Faulty
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