Kohler — Carburetor Disassembly
Repair & overhaul · Side draft carburetor
From a Kohler service manual covering: KT17, KT17 Series II, KT19 Series II, KT21, Kt19. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler Kt19
Before you start
- Disconnect and ground spark plug leads to eliminate electrical spark.
- Wipe up spilled fuel; keep heat, flame and sparks away.
Procedure
- Shut off fuel source.
- Disconnect breather hose from carburetor intake elbow or air cleaner base.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect fuel line, governor linkage and choke linkage.
- Disconnect carburetor (with elbow) from manifold by removing two nuts; separate from elbow by removing three screws.
- Remove bowl retaining screw and bowl (may contain gasoline).
- Remove float pin, float, fuel inlet needle and seat.
- Remove baffle gasket and bowl gasket.
- Remove idle fuel and main fuel adjusting screws and springs.
- A repair kit is available for worn throttle and choke shafts.
Tools required
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Full service-parts list: Kohler Kt19 →
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.