Kohler KD 441 — Decompression lever, operation check
Testing & diagnosis
For the Kohler KD 441, from the Kohler service manual.
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Procedure
- Manually rotate the pulley clockwise up to the compression point.
- Operate the decompression lever by moving it up to position B.
- After bringing the engine at the T.D.C., check that the lever is in position B.
- The semiautomatic decompression lever should automatically return to resting position A by manually rotating the engine clockwise.
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.