Kohler — Setting Float Level and Float Drop (Kohler Carburetor)
Adjustments · Carburetor float
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
Procedure
- Install fuel inlet seat gasket and seat; torque seat to 35/45 in. lb.
- Install fuel inlet needle into inlet seat; install float and slide float pin through float hinge towers.
- Invert carburetor so float tab rests on inlet needle; there should be 11/64 in. (+/- 1/32 in.) clearance between machined surface of body and free end of float.
- Bend the float tab with a small screwdriver to adjust level.
- Set float drop by allowing float to drop to its lowest level; drop limited to 1-1/32 in.
- Check float-to-float hinge tower clearance with a .010 in. feeler gauge.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Float level 11/64 in. (+/- 1/32 in.)
- Float drop 1-1/32 in.
- Float-to-hinge-tower clearance .010 in.
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.