Service parts for the KT610
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
1 requiredOil system
1 requiredBelts
1 requiredCooling system
1 requiredElectrical
1 requiredIgnition
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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 | Kohler OE | 32690-014 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay | |
| Fuel filter | Kohler OE | 32690-017 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay | |
| Oil filter | Kohler OE | 32690-018 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay $137.76 | |
| Battery | Group 24 | 32690-015 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Belt | Kohler OE | 32690-016 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay | |
| Coolant | Kohler OE | 32690-019 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay | |
| Coolant filter | — | ||||
| Oil | Kohler oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils (including synthetic) of API service class SJ or higher are acceptable. | 4.7 | — | 300 hr | |
| Spark plug | Kohler OE | 32690-013 | 500 hr | Amazon eBay |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Service intervals
14| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPAC element (no precleaner) | Replace | 25 hr | ||
| Precleaner | Replace | 25 hr | More frequent under severe, dusty, dirty conditions | |
| High performance air cleaner element (no precleaner) | Replace | 50 hr | ||
| LPAC element (with precleaner) | Replace | 50 hr | ||
| High performance air cleaner element (with precleaner) | Replace | 75 hr | ||
| PRO performance air cleaner element (no precleaner) | Replace | 75 hr | ||
| Cooling shrouds/cooling areas | Clean | 100 hr | ||
| Fasteners and components | Check | 100 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Replace | 100 hr | ||
| Oil and filter | Change | 100 hr | 100-hour interval unless using KOHLER PRO 10W-50 oil and PRO filter | |
| PRO performance air cleaner element (with precleaner) | Replace | 100 hr | ||
| Oil and filter (KOHLER PRO 10W-50/PRO filter) | Change | 300 hr | Option only if using KOHLER PRO oil and PRO filter | |
| Spark plugs | Replace | 500 hr | Set gap | |
| Valve lash | Adjust | 500 hr | Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
60| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Camshaft End Play | 0.06/0.40 | mm (0.0024/0.0157 in.) | |
| Clearance | Camshaft Running Clearance | 0.040/0.077 | mm (0.0016/0.0030 in.) | |
| Clearance | Connecting Rod-to-Crankpin Running Clearance | 0.037/0.083 new, 0.098 max wear limit | mm (0.0015/0.0033 in. new, 0.0039 in. max) | |
| Clearance | Connecting Rod-to-Crankpin Side Clearance | 0.261/0.67 | mm (0.0102/0.0264 in.) | |
| Clearance | Connecting Rod-to-Piston Pin Running Clearance | 0.013/0.032 | mm (0.0005/0.0013 in.) | |
| Clearance | Crankshaft Bore (in oil pan)-to-Crankshaft Running Clearance | 0.039/0.087 | mm (0.0015/0.0034 in.) | new |
| Clearance | Crankshaft End Play (free) | 0.075/0.595 | mm (0.0030/0.023 in.) | |
| Clearance | Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Valve Guide Running Clearance | 0.052/0.090 | mm (0.0020/0.0035 in.) | |
| Clearance | Governor 7 mm Hex End Cross Shaft End Play | 0.25/3.15 | mm (0.010/0.124 in.) | |
| Clearance | Governor Cross Shaft-to-Crankcase Running Clearance | 0.025/0.126 | mm (0.0009/0.0049 in.) | |
| Clearance | Governor Gear Shaft-to-Governor Running Clearance | 0.050/0.210 | mm (0.0020/0.0083 in.) | |
| Clearance | Intake Valve Stem-to-Valve Guide Running Clearance | 0.040/0.0780 | mm (0.0016/0.0031 in.) | |
| Clearance | Middle Compression Ring-to-Groove Side Clearance | 0.030/0.070 | mm (0.001/0.0026 in.) | |
| Clearance | Oil Control Ring-to-Groove Side Clearance | 0.060/0.190 | mm (0.0022/0.0073 in.) | |
| Clearance | Piston Thrust Face-to-Cylinder Bore Running Clearance (new) | 0.019/0.062 | mm (0.0007/0.0024 in.) | |
| Clearance | Piston-to-Piston Pin Running Clearance | 0.006/0.017 | mm (0.0002/0.0007 in.) | |
| Clearance | Top Compression Ring-to-Groove Side Clearance | 0.030/0.070 | mm (0.001/0.0026 in.) | |
| Clearance | Valve Clearance | 0.101/0.152 | mm (0.0040/0.0060 in.) | |
| Clearance | Valve Tappet to Crankcase Running Clearance | 0.013/0.073 | mm (0.0005/0.0029 in.) | |
| Gap | Middle Compression Ring End Gap - New Bore / Used Bore Max | 1.519/1.797 new, 2.051 max | mm (0.0598/0.0708 in. new, 0.0808 in. max) | |
| Gap | Module Air Gap | 0.203/0.305 | mm (0.008/0.012 in.) | |
| Gap | Spark Plug Gap | 0.76 | mm (0.030 in.) | |
| Gap | Top Compression Ring End Gap - New Bore / Used Bore Max | 0.189/0.277 new, 0.531 max | mm (0.0074/0.0109 in. new, 0.0209 in. max) | |
| Other | Camshaft Bearing Surface O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 19.945 | mm (0.7852 in.) | new O.D. 19.948/19.960 mm (0.7854/0.7858 in.) |
| Other | Camshaft Bore I.D. Max. Wear Limit | 20.038 | mm (0.7889 in.) | new bore 20.000/20.025 mm (0.7874/0.7884 in.) |
| Other | Connecting Rod Journal O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 35.950 | mm (1.4154 in.) | new 35.950/35.974 mm (1.4154/1.4163 in.); max taper 0.018mm; max out-of-round 0.025mm |
| Other | Crankshaft Bore (in crankcase) Max Wear Limit | 41.000 | mm (1.6142 in.) | new 40.974/40.987 mm (1.6131/1.6137 in.) |
| Other | Crankshaft T.I.R. - Entire Crank, in V-Blocks | 0.200 | mm (0.0079 in.) | |
| Other | Crankshaft T.I.R. - PTO End, Crank in Engine | 0.279 | mm (0.0110 in.) | |
| Other | Cylinder Bore I.D. Max. Wear Limit | 83.069 | mm (3.2704 in.) | new 83.006/83.031 mm (3.2679/3.2689 in.); max out-of-round 0.120mm; max taper 0.050mm |
| Other | Cylinder Head Max. Out-of-Flatness | 0.076 | mm (0.003 in.) | |
| Other | Exhaust Valve Guide I.D. Max. Wear Limit | 7.160 | mm (0.2819 in.) | new 7.040/7.060 mm (0.2772/0.2780 in.) |
| Other | Exhaust Valve Minimum Lift | 8.500 | mm (0.3346 in.) | |
| Other | Flywheel End Main Bearing Journal O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 40.840 | mm (1.608 in.) | new 40.913/40.935 mm (1.6107/1.6116 in.); max taper 0.022mm (0.0009 in.); max out-of-round 0.025mm (0.0010 in.) |
| Other | Governor Cross Shaft Bore I.D. Max Wear Limit | 8.088 | mm (0.3184 in.) | new 8.025/8.075 mm (0.3159/0.3179 in.) |
| Other | Governor Cross Shaft O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 7.936 | mm (0.3124 in.) | new 7.949/8.000 mm (0.3129/0.3149 in.) |
| Other | Governor Gear Shaft O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 5.977 | mm (0.2353 in.) | new 5.990/6.000 mm (0.2358/0.2362 in.) |
| Other | Intake Valve Guide I.D. Max. Wear Limit | 7.140 | mm (0.2811 in.) | new 7.040/7.060 mm (0.2772/0.2780 in.) |
| Other | Intake Valve Minimum Lift | 8.500 | mm (0.3346 in.) | |
| Other | Nominal Valve Face Angle | 45 | degrees | |
| Other | Oil Pan End Main Bearing Journal O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 40.840 | mm (1.608 in.) | new 40.913/40.935 mm (1.6107/1.6116 in.); max taper 0.022mm; max out-of-round 0.025mm |
| Other | Piston Pin End I.D. Max Wear Limit | 17.040 | mm (0.6709 in.) | new 17.013/17.027 mm (0.6698/0.6704 in.) |
| Other | Piston Thrust Face O.D. Max. Wear Limit | 82.833 | mm (3.2611 in.) | new 82.978 mm (3.2668 in.); measured 6mm above bottom of piston skirt at right angles to piston pin |
| Other | Valve Guide Reamer Size - Standard / 0.25mm O.S. | 7.050 / 7.300 | mm (0.2776 / 0.2874 in.) | |
| Pressure | Compression Test | at least 160, should not vary more than 15% between cylinders | psi | warm engine, choke off, throttle wide open |
| Pressure | Crankcase vacuum (minimum) | 10.2 | cm (4 in.) of water | engine running at no-load high speed |
| Torque | Air Cleaner Base to Mounting Studs | 3.1 / 6.2-7.3 | N·m (27.4 / 55-65 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Baffle and Sheet Metal into Aluminum M5 Thread Forming Fasteners | 8.5 into new hole, 4.0 into used hole | N·m (75 / 35 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Baffle and Sheet Metal into Aluminum M6 Thread Forming Fasteners | 10.7 into new hole, 7.3 into used hole | N·m (95 / 65 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Blower Housing M3 HI-LO Screw | 2.3 | N·m (20 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Blower Housing M4 HI-LO Screw | 2.8 | N·m (25 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Blower Housing M5 Fasteners | 6.2 into new hole, 4.0 into used hole | N·m (55 / 35 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Blower Housing M6 Fasteners | 10.7 into new hole, 7.3 into used hole | N·m (95 / 65 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Bracket Assembly Screw | 1 / 6.2-7.3 / 5 | N·m (9 / 55-65 / 45 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Carburetor Mounting Nut | 6.2-7.3 | N·m (55-65 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Connecting Rod Cap Fastener - Black Coating | 11.3 | N·m (100 in. lb.) | torque in increments |
| Torque | Connecting Rod Cap Fastener - Gray Metallic Coating | 13.6 | N·m (120 in. lb.) | torque in increments |
| Torque | Crankcase Breather Assembly Outer Cover Hex Nut | 1.3 | N·m (11.5 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Crankcase Breather Assembly Outer Cover Stud | 6.2 into new hole, 4.0 into used hole | N·m (55 / 35 in. lb.) | |
| Torque | Cylinder Head Head Bolt Fastener | first to 22.6 (200 in. lb.), finally to 41.8 (370 in. lb.) | N·m | torque in 2 increments |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic; alternative oils API service class SJ or higher, viscosity per temperature chart (5W-30, 10W-30, SAE 30) | API SJ or higher | -30°C to 40°C | 1.9 l | 300-hour oil/filter interval exclusive to KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil with KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter; alternative oils/filters require 100-hour interval |
| Fuel | Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline; Octane rating 87 (R+M)/2 or higher; RON 90 octane minimum; up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded acceptable; MTBE blend max 15% by volume approved | E15, E20, E85 NOT approved; do not use gasoline older than 30 days; do not add oil to gasoline |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
4Compression Test diagnostic
- Clean dirt/debris from base of spark plug(s) before removing
- Ensure battery is fully charged, choke is off, throttle wide open
- Perform test on a warm engine
- Compression should be at least 160 psi and should not vary more than 15% between cylinders
Crankcase Vacuum Test (manometer) diagnostic
⚠ Carbon monoxide exhaust gases can cause severe nausea, fainting or death - never run engine indoors or enclosed
⚠ Rotating parts can cause severe injury - never operate with covers/shrouds/guards removed
Tools: Water manometer
- Insert rubber stopper into oil fill hole; install pinch clamp on hose; use tapered adapters to connect hose between stopper and one manometer tube; leave other tube open to atmosphere; check water lev
- Start engine and run no-load high speed
- Open clamp and note water level in tube; level in engine side should be a minimum of 10.2 cm (4 in.) above level in open side
- Close pinch clamp before stopping engine
Dual Gauge Cylinder Leakdown Test diagnostic
⚠ Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death
Tools: Dual Gauge Cylinder Leakdown Tester, 12mm x 14mm adapter (XT-6 engines)
- Run engine until oil temperature reaches and maintains 150°F (66°C) or more for a minimum of 5 minutes under normal load
- Remove spark plug(s) and air filter from engine
- Rotate crankshaft until piston of cylinder being tested is at TDC of compression stroke; hold engine in this position with holding tool
- Connect an air source (at least 100 PSI) to tool
- Turn regulator knob counterclockwise; confirm both gauges read approximately the same pressure from 0 to 80 PSI; release pressure fully before proceeding
- Install adapter hose into spark plug hole of cylinder being tested (use 12mm x 14mm adapter if required)
- Firmly hold engine at TDC; connect adapter hose to tool quick connect; turn regulator knob clockwise until left gauge reads 20 PSI
- Slowly turn regulator knob clockwise until left hand gauge maintains selected test pressure (80 PSI for engines over 200cc, 35 PSI for single cylinder push mower applications)
- Compare right gauge reading to Test Pressure Chart to identify percentage of leakage
- For engines exhibiting leakage in yellow or red zone, repeat test procedure after operating engine under normal load conditions
Engine Storage maintenance
⚠ Follow this procedure if engine will be out of service for 2 months or more
- Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent to fuel tank; run engine 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system
- Change oil while engine is still warm from operation (not required if using KOHLER PRO 10W-50 full-synthetic oil); remove spark plug(s) and pour about 1 oz. of engine oil into cylinder(s); replace spa
- Disconnect negative (-) battery cable
- Store engine in a clean, dry place
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
Which oil filter part number does the Kohler KT610 take?
The Kohler KT610 uses oil filter part number 32690-018.
What fuel filter fits the Kohler KT610?
The Kohler KT610 uses fuel filter part number 32690-017.
What air filter fits the Kohler KT610?
The Kohler KT610 uses air filter part number 32690-014.
Parts
21model family| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24721 | Air Cleaner Cover | Air cleaner cover | buy | |
| 32 590 16 | Air Cleaner Cover | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 32 590 23 | Air Cleaner Base | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 32690-014 | Air Filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| 32690-014-000 | Air Cleaner/Intake Element - Low Profile | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 32690-014-001 | Air Cleaner/Intake Element - High Performance | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 32690-014-002 | Air Cleaner/Intake Element - PRO Performance | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 32690-015 | Battery | 1 | Battery | Amazon eBay |
| 32690-016 | Belt | 1 | Belt | Amazon eBay |
| 32690-017 | Fuel Filter, Kohler OE | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 32690-018 | Governor Cross Shaft Oil Seal Details | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $137.76 |
| 32690-018-000 | Oil Filter - KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | buy |
| 32690-018-001 | Oil Filter - KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil | 1 | Oil filter | buy |
| 32690-018-002 | Spark Plug - 10mm | 1 | Spark plug | buy |
| 32690-019 | Connecting Rods/Piston/Breather Components | 1 | Coolant filter | Amazon eBay |
| 32690-03 | Adjustable Thermostat | 1 | Adjustable thermostat | buy |
| 3269003 | Air Cleaner/Intake | 1 | Air filter | buy |
| 85612 | Oil Filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $12.99 |
| 32 590 31 | Air Cleaner Cover | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 32 690 03 | Debris Screen, Fan, and Flywheel | 1 | Service part / kit | buy |
| 32590-31 | 润滑油加油盖/机油尺 | 1 | 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 — Gasoline Full line (Kohler)Owner's manual — 32 590 16 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 32 590 23 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 32 590 31 Rev A (Kohler)Service manual — 32 690 03 EN (Kohler)Service manual — 32 690 03 Rev N (Kohler)