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Kohler — Governor Initial Adjustment Procedure

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Do not tamper with governor setting. Overspeed is hazardous and could cause personal injury.

Procedure

  1. Make sure throttle linkage is connected to governor arm and throttle lever on carburetor.
  2. Loosen nut holding governor lever to cross shaft.
  3. Move governor lever toward carburetor as far as it will go (wide open throttle) and hold in this position.
  4. Insert a long thin rod or tool into hole on cross shaft and rotate shaft clockwise (viewed from end) as far as it will turn, then torque nut to 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.).

Tools required

  • long thin rod or tool

Specs & torque values

  • 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.)

Source: manual:sm_24_690_06.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.