Kohler — Fuel Solenoid Linkage Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: 10RFOY, 10ROY, 15RFOY, 15ROY, 6RFOY, 6ROY. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 10RFOY, Kohler 10ROY, Kohler 15RFOY, Kohler 15ROY, Kohler 6RFOY, Kohler 6ROY, Yanmar 3TN75E-RK engine, Yanmar 4TN84E-RK engine
Before you start
- Improper adjustment may cause burn-out of the pull-in coil.
Procedure
- Remove linkage to allow fuel solenoid plunger to be manually compressed.
- With solenoid fully compressed, align linkage and check injection pump lever travel.
- Fuel solenoid should fully compress and injection pump lever should be 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) before lever contacts internal stop.
- If alignment is not correct, check linkage and mounting brackets.
- Loosen locknuts and adjust ball joint length in or out to attain proper alignment.
- Tighten locknuts.
Specs & values
- 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
Full service-parts list: Kohler 10RFOY →, Kohler 10ROY →, Kohler 15RFOY →, Kohler 15ROY →, Kohler 6RFOY →, Kohler 6ROY →, Yanmar 3TN75E-RK engine →
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.