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Kohler — Governor Adjustments - Initial Adjustment Procedure

Adjustments · Governor System

From a Kohler service manual covering: CH245, CH255, CH260, CH270, CH395, CH440. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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

Before you start

  • Make sure carburetor is mounted and secured in place when adjustment is made/checked

Procedure

  1. Close fuel shut-off valve.
  2. Remove air cleaner outer cover; access governor shaft and lever joint.
  3. Loosen governor lever mounting nut.
  4. CH260, CH270: Move governor lever clockwise until it stops. Rotate governor cross shaft clockwise until it stops.
  5. CH395, CH440: Move governor lever counterclockwise until it stops. Rotate governor cross shaft counterclockwise until it stops.
  6. Hold both in this position and torque governor lever nut to 12 N·m (106 in. lb.).

Specs & values

  • Governor lever nut torque: 12 N·m (106 in. lb.)

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

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.

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