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Kohler — Check the carburetor throat for dirt. Dirt in the

For these Kohler models: CV11-16, CV460-465, CV490-495.

Applies to: Kohler Cv460 465, Kohler Cv490 495

Procedure

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  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. PTO drive is engaged.
  6. Battery (if equipped) is discharged.
  7. Safety interlock switch is engaged.
  8. Loose or faulty wires or connections.
  9. Faulty key switch or ignition switch.
  10. Faulty electric starter (if equipped).
  11. Retractable starter not engaging in drive cup.
  12. Seized internal engine components.
  13. Empty fuel tank.
  14. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
  15. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  16. Clogged fuel line.
  17. Spark plug lead disconnected.
  18. Key switch or kill switch in ‘‘off’’ position.
  19. Faulty spark plug.
  20. Faulty ignition module.
  21. Restricted fuel tank cap vent.
  22. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  23. Faulty choke or throttle controls.
  24. Loose wires or connections that short the kill
  25. Faulty carburetor.
  26. Faulty cylinder head gasket.
  27. PTO drive is engaged.
  28. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  29. Clogged fuel line.
  30. Loose or faulty wires or connections.
  31. Faulty choke or throttle controls.
  32. Faulty spark plug.
  33. Low compression.
  34. Faulty ACR mechanism.
  35. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  36. Spark plug lead disconnected.
  37. Loose wires or connections that intermittently short
  38. Engine overheated.
  39. Faulty ignition module.
  40. Restricted fuel tank cap vent.
  41. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  42. Faulty spark plug.
  43. Idle fuel adjusting needle improperly set.
  44. Idle speed adjusting screw improperly set.
  45. Low compression.
  46. Stale fuel and/or gum in carburetor.
  47. Air intake/grass screen, cooling fi ns, or
  48. Excessive engine load.
  49. Low crankcase oil level.
  50. High crankcase oil level.
  51. Faulty carburetor.
  52. Excessive engine load.
  53. Low crankcase oil level.
  54. Old/improper fuel.
  55. Internal wear or damage.
  56. 1
  57. Low crankcase oil level.
  58. High crankcase oil level.
  59. Dirty air cleaner element.
  60. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
  61. Excessive engine load.
  62. Engine overheated.
  63. Faulty spark plug.
  64. Low compression.
  65. Exhaust restriction.
  66. Incorrect oil viscosity/type.
  67. Clogged or improperly-assembled breather.
  68. Crankcase being overfilled.
  69. Worn or broken piston rings.
  70. Worn cylinder bore.
  71. Worn valve stems/valve guides.

Tools required

  • Special Tools You Can Make
  • 6. Key switch or kill switch in ‘‘off’’ position.
  • The tools listed in the following table are used for specific diagnosis or repair procedures, as described.
  • Spanner Wrench
  • teeth on the flywheel. The bosses will “lock” the tool
  • 5. Faulty key switch or ignition switch.
  • If you don’t have a spanner wrench to lift the rocker
  • used in place of a strap wrench. Invert the segment
  • “snap” using a handy holding tool you can make out
  • Figure 2-2. Rocker Arm/Crankshaft Tool.
  • Flywheel Holding Tool
  • Hydraulic Lifter Tool
  • the crankcase, so the tool teeth engage the ring gear
  • removing with a puller.
  • Special Tools
  • Rocker Arm/Crankshaft Tool
  • Figure 2-1. Flywheel Holding Tool.
  • arms or to turn the crankshaft, you can make a tool
  • Diagnostic and Repair Tools

Source: manual:CV Single.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.