Kohler KT17 Service Manual

"A" to set float level (Step 2). Bend tab "B" to
set float drop (Step 3). See Figure 4-3.
For floats with tab "A'' only, set float level
(Step 2) · omit Step 3.
Tab "B"
';A
/
Tab"A"
Figure 4·3. Float Tab Details
2. Set float level. Invert carburetor-with float
resting lightly against inlet needle in its seat,
there should be 11/64" (± 1/32") clearance
between machined surface of casting and free
end of float (side opposite needle seat). Adjust
by bending float tab "A" with a small screw·
driver. See Figure 4·4.
Tab"A"
Floal
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11/64"
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(Inverted Carburetor)
Figure 4·4. Setting Float Level
3. Set float drop. With carburetor in normal
operating position, float drop should be limited
to 1-1/32" between machined surface of casting
and free end of float. Adjust by bending float
tab "B." See Figure 4·5.
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1-1/32"
Figure 4-5. Setting Float Drop
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SECTION 4
FUEL
SYSTEM AND GOVERNOR
4. Check float clearance. Invert carburetor-
check clearance between float and float pin
towers with a .010" feeler gauge. If feeler
cannot be inserted or if there is interference
between the float and towers, file the towers to
achieve proper clearance. See Figure 4-6.
.010" Feeler Gauge
Both Sides
'""' ~ "~";"'"~ •
Necessary (On Carburelor Body)
Inverted Carburetor
Figure 4-6. Checking Float Clearance
5. Install new bowl gasket and baffle gasket.
Position baffle gasket so that the inner edge of
gasket is against float pin towers.
6. Install fuel bowl-make sure it is centered on
baffle gasket to form a good seal.
Install bowl retaining screw and gasket. Tor-
que screw to 50 in. lbs.
7. Install main fuel and idle fuel adjusting screws
and springs. Turn in until needle bottoms
lightly.
Install idle speed adjusting screw and spring.
8. Connect carburetor to inlet elbow with three
screws. Connect carburetor with inlet elbow to
manifold with two nuts.
9. Connect fuel line, governor linkage and choke
linkage to carburetor. (See Figure 4-7.)
10. Assemble air cleaner. (See Section 3.)
11.
Connect breather hose to inlet elbow (early
KT17 models only) or air cleaner base.
12. Turn fuel source back on.
13.
Adjust carburetor as instructed under "To
Adjust Carburetor."

Kohler KT17 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT17
Category	Engine
Language	English