Specifications
Ratings spec sheet not in our library yet — see the documents below.
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 46270 | FridayParts $44.00 | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | 52 050 02 | Amazon eBay | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | — | 25 hr |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Common questions
What oil filter does the Kohler KT17 use?
The Kohler KT17 uses oil filter part number 52 050 02.
What air filter does the Kohler KT17 use?
The Kohler KT17 uses air filter part number 46270.
Troubleshooting
6Fault codes
| 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 model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
11model family| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231419 | Breather filter | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 235040-S | Spark Plug (Battery/Magneto) | Spark plug | buy | |
| 235041-S | Spark Plug | 2 | Spark plug | buy |
| 270321-S | Spark Plug (Battery) | 4 | Spark plug | buy |
| 41 132 02 | Spark Plug (Breakerless) | Spark plug | buy | |
| 41 132 06 | Spark Plug (Magneto) | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 52 357 01 | Electric starter drive lubricant | 1 | Fluid | buy |
| 52 455 02 | 9/16" | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 52 455 04 | 1/2" | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| RH-10 | Spark Plug (Champion or equiv.) | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 41 757 02 | Starter pawl repair kit | Service part / kit | buy |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
Reference — 0900 Service Manual - Kohler Engine 2 - undated (Kohler)Owner's manual — tp 2107 c all (Kohler)Parts manual — Kohler Carburetor Reference Manual TP-2377-E (Kohler)Service manual — 16304 text (Kohler)Service manual — TP2043 Kohler Engine Service KT17 KT19 KT21 (05-1984) (Kohler)Service manual — tp 2043 a (Kohler)Service manual — tp 2379 (Kohler)