1OWNER'S MANUALKT17, KT19 Series IICongratulations You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long l
10NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damagedair cleaner components could allow unfilteredair into the engine causing premature wearand failure.S
11*NOTE: KT17 and KT19 engines with fixed jetcarburetors, operating at altitudes aboveapproximately 6000 ft., may require a special"high altitude
12Figure 9.7. Recheck the idle speed using a tachometer.Readjust the speed as necessary.Walbro Carburetor AdjustmentIn general, turning the adjusting
13Walbro Fixed JetKT17 1-1/4 turnsKT19 1-1/4 turnsLow IdleWalbro Adjustable JetLow Idle Main FuelKT17 1-1/4 turns 1-1/4 turnsKT19 1-1/4 turns 1 turn3.
14TroubleshootingWhen troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem to obvious to be considered.For example, a starting
15SpecificationsModel: ... KT17 ...
16LITHO IN U.S.A.FORM NO.: TP-2107-CISSUED: 4/87REVISED: 11/02MAILED:
2Explosive Fuel can cause fires andsevere burns.Stop engine before filling fuel tank.WARNINGExplosive Fuel!Gasoline is extremely flammableand its vapo
3Safety Precautions (Cont.)Accidental Starts can cause severeinjury or death.Disconnect and ground spark pluglead before servicing.WARNINGCarbon Monox
4Figure 1. Typical KT Engine.Oil RecommendationsUsing the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcaseis extremely important. So is checking oil dai
5Gasoline/Alcohol blendsGasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleadedgasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohlerengines. Other gasoline/alco
6Operating InstructionsAlso read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.Pre-Start Checklisto Check oil level. Add oil if low.
7OperatingOptional spark arrestor mufflers are available from yourKohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local lawsand statutes regarding engine spa
8Check Oil LevelThe importance of checking and maintaining the properoil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as
9Change Oil FilterSome engines are equipped with an oil filter. Replacethe oil filter every other oil change, in accordance withthe "Oil Change I
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