Kohler KT715 Service Manual

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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Clean all parts thoroughly as engine is disassembled.
Only clean parts can be accurately inspected
and gauged for wear or damage. There are many
commercially available cleaners that will quickly remove
grease, oil and grime from engine parts. When such a
cleaner is used, follow manufacturer’s instructions and
safety precautions carefully.
Make sure all traces of cleaner are removed before
engine is reassembled and placed into operation. Even
small amounts of these cleaners can quickly break down
lubricating properties of engine oil.
Disconnect Spark Plug Leads
NOTE: Pull on boot only, to prevent damage to spark
plug lead.
1. Disconnect leads from spark plugs.
2. Shut off fuel supply.
Drain Oil From Crankcase and Remove Oil Filter
1. Remove oil ll/dipstick and oil drain plug.
2. Allow ample time for oil to drain from crankcase and
oil lter.
3. Remove and appropriately discard oil lter.
Remove Mufer
Remove exhaust system and attaching hardware from
engine.
Remove Fuel Pump (if equipped)
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause res and severe
burns.
Do not ll fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
Gasoline is extremely ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or ames. Spilled fuel could ignite
if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
1. Disconnect pulse (vacuum) hose and outlet fuel line
from fuel pump.
2. Remove mounting screws, unhook outlet hose from
blower housing clip, and remove fuel pump from
blower housing.
Remove Blower Housing and Outer Bafes
1. Remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove screws securing blower housing.
3. Remove blower housing from engine.
4. Remove M5 and M6 screws securing bafes to
cylinders, heads and backing plate.
Remove Throttle Controls
Control Bracket Components
F
G
C
C
C
B
A
D
D
E
A Choke Linkage B Throttle Linkage
C Governor Lever D Governor Spring
E Cross Shaft F Control Bracket
G Dampener Spring
1. Remove screws securing throttle control bracket to
cylinder heads.
2. Disconnect choke linkage from choke actuator lever.
Unhook governor spring, and dampener spring from
governor lever. Note hole locations for reassembly.
Remove External Governor Controls
Loosen nut and remove governor lever from cross shaft.
Leave lever attached to throttle linkage.

Kohler KT715 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT715
Category	Engine
Language	English