Kohler — Check Spark Plug
Maintenance · ignition system
From a Kohler service manual covering: K141, K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, K341, K91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not clean spark plug in a machine using abrasive grit.
Procedure
- Clean area around base of spark plug.
- Remove spark plug and check condition.
- Replace if worn or if reuse is questionable.
- Check gap with wire feeler gauge.
- Adjust gap by carefully bending ground electrode.
- Reinstall spark plug and torque to 18-22 ft. lb.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- .025 in magneto/battery K91-K181
- .035 in battery/breakerless K241-K341
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.