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Kohler 4.5 CKM — Governor Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjustments

For the Kohler 4.5 CKM, from the Kohler service manual.

Applies to: Kohler 4.5 CKM, Kohler KT17II engine

Procedure

  1. Reposition the governor spring in the governor arm holes.
  2. To make governor control more sensitive, move the spring in.
  3. To make control less sensitive, move the spring out.
  4. Recheck speed after making sensitivity adjustment.

Full service-parts list: Kohler 4.5 CKM →

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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