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Kohler — 17 690 01 Rev. E

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating
  • S
  • A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
  • A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
  • is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
  • Explosive Fuel can cause
  • Rotating Parts can cause
  • Carbon Monoxide can
  • Accidental Starts can
  • Hot Parts can cause
  • Cleaning Solvents can
  • s
  • Electrical Shock can
  • Damaging Crankshaft
  • s and procedures when
  • Uncoiling Spring can
  • Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as
  • Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe
  • E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved and
  • that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
  • that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Procedure

  1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent
  2. Change oil while engine is still warm from operation.
  3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
  4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.
  5. Using an abrasive cut-off wheel, cut out a six tooth
  6. Grind off any burrs or sharp edges.
  7. Invert segment and place it between ignition bosses
  8. Find a used connecting rod from a 10 HP or larger
  9. Remove studs of a Posi-Lock rod or grind off
  10. Find a 1 in. long capscrew with correct thread size to
  11. Use a flat washer with correct I.D. to slip on

Tools required

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  • .) ± 10%
  • . x 1.356
  • . = N·m x 0.737
  • .) ± 20%
  • Puller
  • Wrench
  • Wrench
  • wrench
  • puller
  • wrench

Specs & torque values

  • when engine is cold.
  • SPECIFICATIONS3
  • 0.007/0.043 mm
  • New
  • 0.008/0.025 mm
  • 0.003/0.025 mm
  • 0.020/0.069 mm (0.0008/0.0027 in.)
  • 0.022/0.134 mm (0.0009/0.0053 in.)
  • 0.009/0.016 mm
  • New Bore
  • 0.05/0.19 mm (0.0019/0.0075 in.)
  • 0.057/0.075 mm
  • 0.038/0.065 mm
  • 0.085/0.112 mm
  • .
  • 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
  • 0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
  • ped.

Source: manual:Kohler_CH440_-_Engine_Owner_Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.