Kohler K91 Service Manual page 135

INSTALL DI PSTICK
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 .
I N STALL ELECTRIC STARTER
1 . Install electric starter .
2 . Install hex cap sems screws which mount elec­
tric starter to engine.
3. Install keyswitch panel .
4 . Connect lead t o electrical starter.
5 . Con nect 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 t h e gasket, f u e l pump , plain washers ,
and fill ister head screws . Refer to Figure
1 2-47 .
Fuel Pump
Fig u re 1 2-47. Mechanical Fuel P u m p .
1 2 . 1 8
Camshaft
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 1 2-48 .
Sems Screws
Fig u re 1 2-48. I nsta l l i n g Fuel P u m p .
Torque the screws to 3 7 / 4 5 i n . l b .
2. Connect the fuel lines to fuel pump inlet and
outlet fittings.
I N STALL EXTERNAL GOVERNOR COMPO­
N ENTS AND THROTTLE CONTROLS
1 . Install the throttle leve r , 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
instal led .
I N STALL CARBURETOR AND THROTTLE
LINKAGE
1 . Install the fuel line and hose clamps.
2 . Install the gasket , carburetor, and slotted hex
cap sems screws.
Install the throttle linkage into the nylon inserts
3 .
in the governor arm and carburetor throttlo
lever.
4. Adjust the governor as instructed below .
5 . Refer t o " Fuel System A n d Governor" section
for carburetor adjustment procedure .