Kohler — Governor Initial Adjustment
Adjustments · Governor System
From a Kohler service manual covering: SH255, SH265, SH270. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler SH255
Procedure
- Close fuel shut-off valve.
- Remove air cleaner outer cover. Reposition fuel tank to access governor shaft and lever joint, or disconnect fuel line and remove tank.
- Loosen governor lever mounting nut.
- Move governor lever clockwise until it stops.
- Rotate governor shaft clockwise until it stops.
- Hold both in this position and torque governor lever nut to 10 N·m (88.5 in. lb.).
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Governor lever nut torque: 10 N·m (88.5 in. lb.)
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.