Kohler — Governor Initial Adjustment (K91, K141, K161, K181)
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: K141, K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, K341, K532, K582, K91, KT17, Kt19. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler Kt19
Before you start
- Overspeed is hazardous - never tamper with governor setting to increase engine speed above maximum
Procedure
- Loosen, but do not remove, the nut holding the governor arm to the governor cross shaft.
- Grasp the end of the cross shaft with pliers and turn counterclockwise as far as possible.
- Pull the governor arm away from the carburetor as far as it will go.
- Tighten the nut holding the governor arm to the cross shaft.
- For K181 New Look, torque the palnut to 15 in. lb. and keep at least 1/16 in. clearance to bushing nut.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Palnut torque 15 in. lb.
- Minimum 1/16 in. clearance between governor arm and cross shaft bushing nut
Full service-parts list: Kohler Kt19 →
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.