Kohler — Governor Initial Adjustment - CH270
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: CH270, CH395, CH440. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler CH270, Kohler CH395, Kohler CH440
Procedure
- Close fuel shut-off valve.
- Remove air cleaner outer cover and access governor shaft and lever joint.
- Loosen governor lever mounting nut.
- Move governor lever clockwise until it stops.
- Rotate governor shaft clockwise until it stops.
- Hold both in position and tighten governor lever nut to 12 N·m (106 in. lb.).
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Governor lever nut torque 12 N·m (106 in. lb.)
Full service-parts list: 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.