Kohler — Carburetor Adjustment - Gasoline
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: 7CCFKM, 7CCFKM / 7CCFKMR, 7CCKM, 7CCKM / 7CCKMR. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 7CCFKM, Kohler 7CCKM, Kohler K-582 engine
Before you start
- Fire: do not smoke or permit flame or spark near fuel system
Procedure
- Stop engine; turn main and idle fuel needles in until lightly bottomed.
- Back out main fuel needle 2-1/2 turns, idle fuel needle 1-1/2 turns.
- Start engine and run at half-load 5-10 minutes to warm up.
- Turn main fuel needle in to lean limit, then out 1/4 turn.
- Adjust idle fuel needle using same procedure.
Specs & values
- Main fuel needle preliminary 2-1/2 turns
- Idle fuel needle preliminary 1-1/2 turns
Full service-parts list: Kohler 7CCFKM →, Kohler 7CCKM →
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.