Kohler — Fuel Valve Cleaning

Maintenance · Fuel valve / integral screen filter

From a Kohler owner's manual covering: CH260, CH270, CH395, CH440. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler CH260, Kohler CH270, Kohler CH395, Kohler CH440

Procedure

1. Remove two nuts, two screws, and carburetor cover panel.
2. Turn fuel valve lever to OFF position.
3. Remove fuel valve cup. Remove O-ring and filter screen.
4. Clean screen and fuel valve cup with solvent and wipe it off.
5. Check screen and O-ring, replace if damaged.
6. Reinstall O-ring followed by fuel valve cup. Rotate until finger tight; turn with a wrench 1/2 to 3/4 full turn.
7. Turn fuel valve to ON position and check for leaks. If fuel valve leaks repeat steps 5 & 6.
8. Tighten fuel cap securely.
9. Reinstall carburetor cover panel securing with hardware removed in step 1.

Full service-parts list: Kohler CH260 →, Kohler CH270 →, Kohler CH395 →, Kohler CH440 →

Source: Kohler owner'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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