Kohler SV810-840 Service Manual page 39

High Altitude Operation
over-rich. This can cause conditions such as black,
power, poor fuel economy, and poor or slow governor
response.
correct kit number.
Fuel Shut-off Solenoid
place of the bowl retaining screw. The solenoid has a
spring-loaded pin that retracts when 12 volt current is
applied to the lead. When it is extended, the main fuel
can determine if the solenoid is functioning properly:
the carburetor. When the solenoid is loosened
and removed, gas will leak out of the carburetor.
Have a container ready to catch the fuel.
2. Wipe the tip of the solenoid with a shop towel or
remaining fuel. Take the solenoid to a location
with good ventilation and no fuel vapors present.
and on, is also needed.
the positive power source lead to the red lead of
the solenoid. Connect the negative power source
lead to the solenoid body.
4. Turn the power source on, and observe the pin in
the center of the solenoid. The pin should retract
with the power on, and return to its original
verify operation.
Fuel System and Governor
Fuel Shut-off
Solenoid
Figure 5-4. Fuel Shut-off Solenoid Location.
Carburetor Adjustments
General
The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct
fuel-to-air mixture to the engine under all operating
conditions. The high speed mixture is preset at the
model and application, may also be equipped with a
Governed Idle System.
If the engine is equipped with a Governed Idle
System, refer to Models with Governed Idle System
additional step to the listed procedure(s) is required.
performed within the limits allowed by the
cap.
Adjusting Low Idle Fuel and Speed
1. With the engine stopped, turn the low idle fuel
lightly. Access this screw through the air cleaner
Section 5
Ground
Lead
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