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Troubleshooting

When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem to obvious to be considered.

For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine

troubles are listed in the following table.

Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or

adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work.

Possible Cause No

Improper Dirt In Dirty Incorrect Engine Dirty Air Faulty

Problem Fuel

Fuel Fuel Line Grass Screen Oil Level Overloaded Cleaner Spark Plug

Will Not Start l 0 0 0 0

Hard Starting l 0 0 0 0 l

’ I

Stops Suddenly l 0 0 0 0 0

Lacks Power 0 0 0 0 0 0 l

Operates Erratically 0 0 0 0 0 0

Knocks or Pings 0 0 0 0

Skips or Misfires 0 0 0 0 0

Backfires 0 0 0 l

Overheats 0 0 0 0 0

High Fuel Consumption 0 0

Storage

Parts Ordering

If the engine will be out of service for two months or

more, use the following storage procedure:

The engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbers

are required when ordering replacement parts from

your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. These numbers

are found on the identification plate which is affixed to

the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes if there

are any. See “Engine Identification Numbers” on

page 5.

1 .

2 .

5 .

6 .

Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine.

Change the oil and filter while the engine is still

warm from operation. See “Change Oil and Oil

Filter” on page 8.

The fuel system must be completely emptied, or

the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to

prevent deterioration. If you choose to use a

stabilizer, follow the manufacturers

recommendations, and add the correct amount

for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill the fuel

tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine

for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the

carburetor.

To empty the system, drain the fuel tank and

carburetor, or run the engine until the fuel tank

and system are empty.

Remove the spark plugs. Add one tablespoon of

engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install plugs,

but do not connect the plug leads. Crank the

engine two or three revolutions.

Remove the spark plugs. Cover one spark plug

hole with your thumb, and turn the engine over

until the piston is at the top of its stroke.

(Pressure against thumb is greatest.) Repeat on

other side. Reinstall the plugs, but do not connect

the plug leads.

Store the engine in a clean, dry place.

Always insist on genuine Kohler parts. All genuine

Kohler parts meet strict standards for fit, reliability,

and performance.

Major Repair

Major repair information is available in Kohler Engine

Service Manuals. However, major repair generally

requires the attention of a trained mechanic and the

use of special tools and equipment. Your Kohler

Engine Service Dealer has the facilities, training, and

genuine Kohler replacement parts necessary to

perform this service. For Sales & Service assistance

call I-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) or contact your

Kohler Engine Dealer or Service Distributor, he’s in

the Yellow Pages under Engines-Gasoline.

Model Designation

Model KT17S for example: KT indicates K-Series twin

cylinder engine, 17 indicates horsepower. Letter

suffixes following the model numbers designates a

specific version, as follows:

Suffix

Designates

Generator Set

Quiet Model

Electric Start

Tapered Crankshaft

(Generator Application)

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