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Kohler — Carburetor Reassembly

Repair & overhaul

From a Kohler service manual covering: CV11, CV11-14 LP, CV12.5, CV13, CV14, CV15, CV16, CV460-465, CV490-495. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler CV11, Kohler CV460-465, Kohler CV490-495

Before you start

  • Idle fuel adjusting needle tip is tapered to critical dimensions; do not force.

Procedure

  1. Install the low idle speed adjusting screw and spring.
  2. Install the low idle fuel adjusting needle and spring by turning in until it bottoms lightly.
  3. Turn the low idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1 turn.
  4. Insert the fuel inlet needle into the float and lower the float/needle into the carburetor body.
  5. Install the float shaft.
  6. Install the bowl gasket, fuel bowl, bowl retaining screw gasket, and bowl retaining screw or fuel solenoid.
  7. Torque the bowl retaining screw to 5.1-6.2 N·m (45-55 in. lb.).

Specs & values

  • Preliminary low idle fuel needle setting 1 turn
  • Bowl retaining screw torque 5.1-6.2 N·m (45-55 in. lb.)

Full service-parts list: Kohler CV11 →, Kohler CV460-465 →, Kohler CV490-495 →

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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