Kohler KT17 Engine
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.
Service parts for the KT17
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Air intake
1 requiredP102745Air filterfind
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Engine specifications
| Oil capacity | 0.4 L |
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| Displacement | 0.6914 L |
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| Cylinders | 2 |
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| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
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| Gross power | 12 kW |
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Troubleshooting
6Fault codes
| Code | Meaning | Remedy |
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| 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.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
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| Air filter | | | 46270 | | Amazon eBay FridayParts $44.00 |
| Fuel filter | | | — | | |
| Oil filter | | | — | | |
| Battery | Keep terminals and top of battery clean. Wash with baking soda and rinse with clear water. Do not allow soda solution to enter cells as this will destroy the electrolyte. | | — | | |
| Belt | | | — | | |
| Coolant | | | — | | |
| Oil | | | — | | |
| Spark plug | Champion RBLISY or Equivalent | | — | 100 hr | |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Parts cataloged across the Kohler KT17 family
2| Part # | Description | Category |
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| 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.
Aftermarket parts that fit this engine
9Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Filters for this engine
- Air filter: Donaldson P102745 Wix 46270 Ac Delco A527C
Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.
Also used in
2- Bobcat 440 — Loader
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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.
Common questions
What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KT17?
The Kohler KT17 engine has an oil capacity of 0.4 liters.
What is the displacement of the Kohler KT17?
The Kohler KT17 has a displacement of 0.6914 liters with 2 cylinders.
What air filter does the Kohler KT17 use?
The Kohler KT17 uses air filter part numbers Donaldson P102745, Wix 46270, Ac Delco A527C.