User manual KOHLER K141 SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. [. . . ] Prevent stator (AC) leads from touching or shorting while engine is running. Most engines are equipped with a 3, 4, 10, or 18 amp regulated battery charging system. 3/4/10/18 Amp Regulated Charging System Stator Stator is mounted on crankcase behind flywheel. Rectifier-Regulator NOTE: When installing rectifier-regulator, push wiring harness plug into regulator receptacle until it locks into place. Rectifier-regulator is connected to engine with a matching wiring harness containing a plug-in connector. Grounded through wiring harness, rectifier-regulator is secured to equipment in a suitable location with two mounting screws. Rectifier-regulator converts AC voltage coming from stator to DC voltage, while also monitoring and controlling battery voltage. There are two different rectifier-regulators which are used; an 18 amp and a 10 amp assembly. Although externally similar, internal circuits differ and two should not be interchanged. Rectified Only (non-regulated) Systems Some engines are equipped with a rectified only, nonregulated charging system, with output ranging from 3 amps to 4 amps. Rectifier is normally connected to engine with a matching wiring harness and secured inside control panel. NOTE: If engine develops sufficient speed to disengage starter but does not keep running (a false start), engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop before attempting to restart engine. If starter is engages while flywheel is rotating, starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in damage of starter. Check condition of inline fuse and do not make further attempts to start engine until condition is corrected. Engines in this series use inertia drive electric starters or retractable starters. Troubleshooting-Starting Difficulties Condition Starter does not energize. Possible Cause Battery Wiring Conclusion Check specific gravity of battery. Transmission must be exactly in neutral to prevent resistance which could keep engine from starting. Check for seized engine components such as bearings, connecting rod, and piston. Starter energizes but turns slowly. Starter Switch or Solenoid Battery Wiring Transmission or Engine Electric Starting System Tests 1. Connect a DC voltmeter across battery terminals and read battery voltage (key switch OFF). Battery voltage should not If it does, battery may be fall below 9 volts during faulty or there may be a cranking. Remove electric starter cover panel and check fuse inside plastic holder. [. . . ] Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air cleaner base. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs and screw through top heat shield into crankcase housing. CH395, CH440 NOTE: When securing low-profile air cleaner, screw is installed through base into blower housing. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air cleaner base. [. . . ]