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Kohler K361 — Carburetor Assembly (Side Draft)

Repair & overhaul

For the Kohler K361, from the Kohler service manual.

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Before you start

  • Do not use force on adjustment needles.

Procedure

  1. Install needle seat, needle, float and float pin.
  2. Set float level to 11/64 in. plus or minus 1/32 in.
  3. Adjust by bending lip of float with small screwdriver.
  4. Install new bowl ring gasket, bowl baffle gasket, bowl nut gasket and bowl nut; tighten securely.
  5. Install main fuel adjustment needle and spring; back out 2-1/2 turns.
  6. Install idle fuel adjustment needle and spring; back out 3/4 to 1 full turn.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Float level 11/64 in. +/- 1/32 in.

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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