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Kohler — Choke Adjustment for Operation above 10°F (-12.2°C)

Adjustments · Automatic Choke

From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 4CFKM, 4CFKM/CFKMR, 4CKM, 4CKM/CKMR, 5CKM, 5CKM/CKMR, TP-5393. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 4 and 5 kW, Kohler 4CFKM, Kohler 4CKM, Kohler 5CKM, Kohler M18 / M20 engine, Kohler M18 engine, Kohler M20 engine

Procedure

  1. Make a scribe mark on the black plastic cover where the choke casting mark meets it.
  2. Loosen the two choke adjusting screws and rotate choke cover counterclockwise toward leaner setting.
  3. When distance between scribe mark and casting mark is 5/16 in. (8 mm) tighten the two adjusting screws.

Specs & values

  • 5/16 in. (8 mm) distance between marks

Full service-parts list: Kohler 4 and 5 kW →, Kohler 4CFKM →, Kohler 4CKM →, Kohler 5CKM →

Source: Kohler operator's 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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