
74
Reassembly
KohlerEngines.com
32 690 01 Rev. D
Throttle and Choke Components
A
K
B
D
E
F
G
C
I
J
H
A
Screw
B
Choke Lever
C
Throttle Lever
D
Throttle Actuator
Lever
E
Control Bracket
F
Choke Return Spring
G
Lock Nut M5x0.8
H
Shoulder Washer
I
Flat Washer
J
Nylon Washer
K
Wave Washer
1. Install governor lever onto governor cross shaft if
disconnected previously.
2. Make sure throttle linkage is connected to governor
lever and throttle lever on carburetor. Connect choke
linkage to carburetor choke lever.
3. Attach fuel line to carburetor and secure with a
clamp.
4. Install a new air cleaner base gasket and air cleaner
base onto mounting studs. Torque nuts to
6.2-7.3 N·m (55-65 in. lb.).
5. Connect breather hose to air cleaner base and
secure with clamp.
6. Move governor lever toward carburetor as far as it
will go (wide-open throttle), and hold in position.
7. Insert a nail or similar tool into hole on cross shaft
and rotate shaft counterclockwise as far as will turn,
then torque nut to 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.).
Install Air Cleaner Element
Install air cleaner element (with precleaner if equipped),
onto air cleaner base. Secure with latch.
Install Throttle and Choke Controls
Governor Lever Hole Position
A
E
D
C
B
A
Governor Lever
B
Hole 1
C
Hole 2
D
Hole 3
E
Hole 4
RPM Chart
High Idle
RPM
Governor Lever
Hole No.
Governor Spring
Color Code
2900
1
Black
3300
1
Orange
1. Connect choke linkage to choke actuator lever on
main control bracket assembly.
2. Install main control bracket to cylinder heads using
screws. Two lower screws should also secure inner
baffles. Torque screws to 10.7 N·m (95 in. lb.) into
new holes, or 7.3 N·m (65 in. lb.) into used holes.
3. Connect governed idle spring to governor lever and
main control bracket. Connect governor spring from
throttle control bracket to appropriate hole in
governor lever, as indicated in applicable chart. Note
hole positions are counted from pivot point of
governor lever.
Install Electric Starter Motor and Oil Fill/Dipstick
Tube
1. Install starter motor, lift bracket, and oil fill/dipstick
tube (if not separated from bracket), using screws.
Position lift bracket to also secure dipstick tube.
2. Torque screws to 15.3 N·m (135 in. lb.).
3. On models with a solenoid shift starter, connect
leads to solenoid.
4. If separated earlier, install dipstick tube and align
mounting hole with threaded hole in lift bracket.
Secure with M5 screw. Torque screw to 4.0 N·m
(35 in. lb.).
5. Install oil fill cap/dipstick.
Install Debris Screen
Snap screen onto fan.
Install Blower Housing
NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws until all are
installed to allow shifting for hole alignment.
1. Install blower housing with access door onto engine.
Start all mounting screws. Two HI-LO thread screws
are installed in front securing blower housing to air
cleaner base. Make sure wire harness and spark
plug leads exit out through appropriate openings in
shrouding. Attach any fuel line clamps used.
2. Torque screws as follows:
M5 Blower Housing Screws: 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.) in a
new hole, or 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) in a used hole.
M4 HI-LO Screws: 2.8 N·m (25 in. lb.).