The Kohler KT17 is a 0.69 L 2-cylinder engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 12.7 kW. It holds 0.4 L (0.1 gal) of oil.
Also known as: Kohler KT17
Part of the Kohler KT17 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 0.4 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6914 L |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 12 kW |
No generator set in our catalog cites this exact engine designation yet; its specifications and fault codes are documented here.
| Code | Meaning | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Engine Overheats | |
| 1 | Black, sooty exhaust smoke, engine sluggish. | Readjust main fuel screw |
| 2 | Engine misses and backfires at high speed. | Readjust main fuel screw |
| 3 | Engine starts, sputters and dies under cold weather starting. | Turn main fuel adjustment 1/4 turn counterclockwise |
| 4 | Engine runs rough or stalls at idle speed. | Readjust speed then idle fuel screw if needed |
| SQ | Choke Will Not Fully Open | 1. Adjust choke. 2. Repair with kit or replace choke. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 46270 | PartsGeek FridayParts $44.00 | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | — | find | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 52 455 02 | 9/16" | air_filter |
| 52 455 04 | 1/2" | air_filter |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.
Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.
The Kohler KT17 engine has an oil capacity of 0.4 liters.
The Kohler KT17 has a displacement of 0.6914 liters with 2 cylinders.
The Kohler KT17 uses air filter part numbers Donaldson P102745, Wix 46270, Ac Delco A527C.