Kohler L600 / L654 — Magneto Breaker Point Service and Gap Setting

Maintenance · Magneto breaker points

For the Kohler L600 / L654, from the Kohler service manual.

Applies to: Kohler L600 engine

Procedure

1. After each 500 hours remove magneto end cap and check breaker points.
2. If dirty, clean with lacquer thinner and a coarse lint free cloth.
3. Dress slight pitting with a tungsten file or fine stone; replace points if badly worn or pitted.
4. Turn engine until points are wide open at highest point on cam; maximum opening should be .015 inch.
5. Loosen clamp screws, insert blade in adjusting slot and shift plate until .015 inch maximum clearance is measured, then retighten clamps.
6. Lubricate cam wick with Rycon grease each time breaker points are serviced.

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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