Table Of Contents - Kohler XT-6 Service Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Safety Precautions2
Maintenance Instructions3
Maintenance Schedule3
Repair/Service Parts3
Oil Recommendations4
Fuel Recommendations4
Storage4
Engine Identification Numbers5
General Specifications5
Torque Specifications5
Clearance Specifications7
General Torque Values9
Tools And Aids10
Description10
Flywheel Holding Tool12
Rocker Arm/Crankshaft Tool12
Troubleshooting Guide13
External Engine Inspection14
Cleaning Engine14
Crankcase Vacuum Test15
To Test Crankcase Vacuum With Manometer15
To Test Crankcase Vacuum With Vacuum/Pressure Gauge15
Compression Test16
Cylinder Leakdown Test16
Air Cleaner/Intake17
Air Cleaner Components17
Paper Element17
Foam Element17
Fuel Line18
Fuel Shut-Off (If Equipped)18
Fuel System Tests18
Carburetor19
Typical One-Barrel Carburetor Components19
Troubleshooting Checklist19
Troubleshooting-Carburetor Related Causes20
Carburetor Circuits20
Carburetor Adjustments20
Carburetor Servicing20
High Altitude Operation21
Auto Choke Troubleshooting (If Equipped)21
Auto Choke Components-Vacuum/Diaphragm Design21
Cover, Element, And Breather Cover21
Diaphragm Assembly And Hose22
Choke Plate And Bimetallic Spring Housing22
Auto Choke Components-Link Design23
Use These Steps To Check Function Of Link Design Autochoke23
Governor System24
Governor Components24
Initial Governor Adjustment25
Lubrication System26
Check Oil Level26
Change Oil26
Lubrication Components26
Electrical System27
Spark Plug27
Service27
Inspection27
Electronic Ignition System29
Cdi Module Operation (Aluminum Flywheel)29
Idi Module Operation (Cast Iron Flywheel)29
Ignition System Components29
Electronic Ignition Systems Tests30
Test For Spark30
Test Ignition Module30
Starter System31
Retractable Starter Components31
Remove Starter32
Rope Replacement32
Pawls (Dogs) Replacement32
Install Starter32
Disassembly/Inspection And Service33
External Engine Components33
Disconnect Spark Plug34
Drain Oil From Crankcase34
Drain Oil From Dipstick Tube34
Remove Engine Cover Insert (If Equipped) And Cover34
Remove Retractable Starter35
Remove Muffler Assembly35
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly35
Carburetor Components35
Remove Carburetor With Auto Choke (If Equipped)36
Control Components36
Remove Speed Control Bracket36
Flywheel/Ignition/Fuel Tank Components37
Remove Fuel Tank37
Remove Flywheel37
Remove Breather Assembly37
Cylinder Head Components38
Remove Valve Cover38
Remove Jam Nuts And Rocker Arm Pivots38
Remove Rocker Arms & Studs39
Remove Guide Plate39
Valve Details39
Remove Cylinder Head39
Remove Valve Assembly40
Valve Guides40
Valve Seat Inserts40
Lapping Valves40
Crankcase Components41
Remove Dipstick Tube (Extended Dipstick)41
Remove Oil Pan41
Remove Camshaft42
Remove Governor Gear And Shaft42
Remove Connecting Rod Cap42
Remove Piston And Connecting Rod42
Install New Piston Rings43
Piston Ring Orientation43
Remove Crankshaft44
Inspection And Service44
Reassembly45
Install Crankshaft45
Install Piston And Connecting Rod46
Install Governor Gear Assembly46
Install Oil Pan46
Torque Sequence46
Sealant Pattern47
Install Cylinder Head Assembly48
Install Valve Train48
Install Cylinder Head49
Install Push Rod Assembly49
Install Valve Cover49
Valve Cover With Rtv49
Install New Spark Plug50
Install Flywheel Brake Assembly50
Install Breather Assembly50
Install Flywheel51
Install Ignition Module51
Install Fuel Tank51
Install Flywheel Brake Spring51
Install Governor Assembly52
Speed Bracket Details52
Install Speed Control Bracket52
Install Governor Spring53
Install Carburetor And Linkage53
Auto Choke Components53
Install Carburetor With Auto Choke (If Equipped)54
Adjust Governor54
Reconnect Fuel Line54
Install Air Cleaner Assembly55
Install Dipstick Tube (Extended Dipstick)55
Install Muffler Assembly55
Install Engine Cover55