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Kohler K181 Owner's Manual (334 pages)

4 HP/7 HP/8 HP

Brand: Kohler | Category: Engine | Size: 45.9 MB

156
- How It Works
  154
  - Table of Contents
    156
- How to Usea Hydrometer
  158
- How to Prepare a Dry Charged Battery
  159
- Procedure for Testing Batteries
  160
- Section I I Charging System
  162
  - Alternator Charging Systems - Kohler
    162
  - Onan Engines
    162
- Wiring Diagrams
  172
- Section V - Troubleshooting Examples
  196
Sundstrand Hydrostatic Transmission Manual

209
- Acceleration Valves
  215
- Forward Travel
  215
- Push Valve
  215
- Reverse Travel
  215
- Diagnosis
  219
- Speed Control Linkage and Adjustments--Standard System
  228
  - Neutral Adjustment
    228
  - Friction Adjustment
    228
- Speed Control Linkage and Adjustments-Separated System
  228
  - 1973 18 Hp Automatic Neutral Adjustment
    228
  - Friction Adjustment
    229
  - Parking Brake Adjustment
    229
  - 1974 "D" Series Tractors Neutral Adjustment (Fig. 8)
    231
  - Lever Position Adjustment
    231
  - Friction Adjustment -- Speed Control Lever
    231
  - FRICTION ADJUSTMENT Parking Brake
    232
  - Parking Brake Adjustment
    232
  - 1975 "D" Series Tractors Neutral Adjustment
    232
  - Lever Friction Adjustment
    232
- Pressure Testing
  233
  - Charge Pressure Test
    233
  - Implement Pressure Test
    234
- Repair Procedures
  234
  - Separation of Pump and Motor
    234
  - Seal Ring Installation & Assembly of Pump to Motor
    235
- Installation of Hydrostatic Unit in a Standard System
  235
- Removal of Hydrostatic Unit from a Standard System
  235
- Installation of Hydrostatic Unit in a Separated
  236
  - Pump Installation
    236
  - Manifold Installation
    237
  - Motor Installation
    239
- Removal of Hydrostatic Unit from a Separated System
  236
  - Motor Removal
    236
  - Pump Removal
    236
- Inspection of Parts
  241
  - Pump and Motor Shafts
    241
  - Cylinder Block Assemblies--General
    241
  - Cylinder Block Face
    241
  - Pistons and Slippers
    241
  - Slipper Retainers
    242
  - Valve Plates
    242
  - Charge Pump Assembly
    242
  - Bearings (for Replacement See Disassembly and Assembly Section)
    242
- Disassembly & Assembly of Hydrostatic Pump
  243
- Pump Housing Disassembly & Assembly
  246
  - Disassembly
    246
  - Assembly of Pump Housing
    246
  - Assembly of Pump Section
    247
- Removal & Replacement of Acceleration Valves
  249
  - Disassembly
    250
  - Assembly
    250
- Disassembly and Assembly of Hydrostatic Motor
  250
  - Assembly of Motor
    254
- Disassembly and Assembly of Cylinder Blocks and Piston Assemblies
  255
  - Disassembly
    255
  - Assembly
    255
Productivity Series Hydraulics

273
Introduction/Why Should I Read this Book

277
- Introduction
  277
  - Why Should I Read this Book
    277
  - The Basic Principle of Hydraulics
    277
  - Benefits of Hydraulics
    277
  - How We Use Hydraulics
    277
- Terms and Components
  277
  - Filter
    277
  - Pumps-Bytype
    277
  - Valve-Function
    277
  - What's
    279
    
    Why Should I Read this Book
    279
    
    The Basic Principle of Hydraulics
    280
    
    Benefits of Hydraulics
    280
    
    How We Use Hydraulics
    281
  - Hydraulic Terms
    282
    
    Hydraulics Hydrodynamics Hydrostatics
    282
    
    Work
    282
    
    Power
    283
    
    Pressure
    283
    
    Flow
    283
    
    Efficiency
    284
  - Hydraulic Components
    284
    
    Reservoir
    284
    
    Filter
    284
    
    Pumps-Bytype
    285
    
    Function
    287
  - Valve-Function
    287
  - Valves by Name
    288
  - By Valves
    288
  - Actuator
    290
  - Actuators by Type
    290
  - Review Section 1
    292
  - Properties of Liquids
    293
  - Force Magnification
    293
  - Building a Basic Circuit
    293
  - Building a Lift System
    295
  - Building a Drive System
    297
  - The Real Thing
    297
  - Review Section # 2
    298
  - Eaton Model 11
    299
    
    Eaton Model 7
    299
  - Eaton Model781
    300
  - Hydro-Gear 316-0500
    300
    
    Hydro-Gear 316.0500
    300
  - Hydro-Gear 316-0750
    300
    
    Hydro-Gear 316.0750
    300
  - Hydro-Gear BDP 10
    301
  - Ross Mf Series Wheel Motor
    301
  - Sundstrand Series 15
    301
  - Tuff Torq K61A
    302
  - Step 1: Ask the Operator
    303
    
    Step 1 : Ask the Operator
    303
  - Step 2: Study the Available Information
    303
  - Step 3: Inspect the Machine
    303
  - Step 4: Operate the Machine to Verify
    303
  - Step 5: List the Possible Causes
    303
  - Step 6: Test Possible Causes
    303
    
    Step 3: Inspect the Machine
    304
    
    Step 4: Operate the Machine to Verify
    304
- Test Equipment
  305
  - Step 5: List the Possible Causes
    305
    
    Step 6: Test Possible Causes
    305
  - Inlet/Outlet Hose
    306
  - Pressure Gauge
    306
    
    Pressuregauge
    306
  - Flow Meter/Load Valve
    307
    
    Flow Meter Load Valve
    307
  - Test Equipment Needs
    307
- Review Section Answers
  309
  - Review Section 1
    309
  - Review Section # 3
    309
Section 5

311
- Control Valve Service
  313
  - General Information
    313
  - Manufacturing Date Code (Omco)
    313
  - Valve Description (Omco)
    313
  - Overhaul Kit Contents (Omco)
    313
  - Valve Description (Victor)
    313
  - Victor 110492 Control Valve
    317
  - Disassembly (Two Spool Victor)
    317
  - Assembly (Two Spool Victor)
    319
- Lift Cylinder Service
  319
  - General Information
    319
  - Cylinder Description
    319
  - O-Ring & Gasket Kit Contents
    320
  - Overhaul Procedure Service Notes
    320
  - Disassembly & Reassembly
    320
Section 6

323
- Control Valve Service
  325
  - General Information
    325
  - Manufacturing Date Code (Omco)
    325
  - Valve Description (Omco)
    325
  - Overhaul Kit Contents (Omco)
    325
  - Valve Description (Victor)
    325
  - Victor 110492 Control Valve
    329
  - Disassembly (Two Spool Victor)
    329
  - Assembly (Two Spool Victor)
    331
- Lift Cylinder Service
  331
  - General Information
    331
  - Cylinder Description
    331
  - O-Ring & Gasket Kit Contents
    332
  - Overhaul Procedure Service Notes
    332
  - Disassembly & Reassembly
    332

Kohler K181 Service Manual (91 pages)

Brand: Kohler | Category: Engine | Size: 19.07 MB

Contents
2
Safety Precautions
2
Pre-Start Check List
3
Starting Procedure
3
Stopping Procedure
3
General
4
General Specifications
4
Model Suffix Letter Explanation
4
Model Number
4
Service Schedule
5
Trouble Shooting Guide
6
Lubrication
7
Oil Level
7
Oil Type
7
Oil Change
7
Reduction Gear Oil Fill and Drain Locations
8
Run-In Oil
8
Lubrication - Reduction Gear Units
8
Air Intake
9
Dry Air Cleaners
9
Oil Bath Air Cleaners
9
Precleaners
9
Cutaway View of a Typical Oil Bath Air Cleaner
10
Fuel Systems
11
Carburetor
11
Idle Speed
11
Side Draft/Updraft Gasoline Carburetor
11
Carburetor Reconditioning
12
Disassembly of Carburetor - Side Draft
12
Assemble of Carburetor - Side Draft
12
Side Draft Carburetor
12
Disassembly of Carburetor - up Draft
13
Assembly of Carburetor - up Draft
13
Up Draft Carburetor
13
Fuel Pump
14
Fuel Filter
14
Governor Systems Operation
15
Governor Systems Adjustment
15
Throttle Wire Installation
16
Installing Throttle
16
Governor Components
16
Speed Adjustment
16
Variable Speed Governor
17
Sensitivity Adjustment
18
Throttle Linkage Reference Lengths
18
Ignition Systems
19
Ignition Types
19
Magneto Ignition Systems
19
Magneto Cycle Showing Flux Reversal
19
Battery Ignition Systems
20
Typical Flywheel Magneto Ignition Coil and Stator
20
Typical Battery Ignition Coil
20
Typical Breakerless Ignition Coil
20
Breakerless Ignition Systems
21
Schematic of Typical Breakerless Ignition System
21
Ignition System Operational Test
22
Spark Plug Service
22
Common Causes - Poor or no Ignition
22
Spark Plug Specifications
22
Breaker Point Service
23
Condenser
23
Metal Transfer Indicators on Breaker Points
23
Breaker Point Gap Adjustment
23
Trigger Module (Breakerless)
24
Ignition Coils
24
Trigger Module Lead Connections
24
Battery Type Ignition Coils
24
Permanent Magnets
25
Ignition Timing Procedure
25
Schematic of a Typical Battery Ignition System
25
Using Timing Light for Checking Ignition Timing
25
Static Timing
26
Timing Light
26
Electrical Starting - Charging Systems
27
Motor-Generator Systems
27
Alternator Systems
27
Battery Negative Terminal Grounded
27
Motor Generator
28
Undercutting Mica on Motor - Generator Commutator
29
Typical Motor - Generator - Exploded View
29
Motor-Generator Systems - Wiring Diagrams
30
Voltage Regulator
31
Motor Tests
31
Generator Tests
31
Typical Two-Unit Voltage Regulator
31
Cutout Relay Adjustments
32
Current-Voltage Adjustments
32
Spring Replacement
32
Alternator Charging Systems
33
10 AMP Alternator Systems
33
Trouble Analysis - 10 AMP Alternator System
33
15 AMP Alternator
34
Precautions
34
Pre-Service Procedure
34
Rectifier-Regulator Units - 10 and 15 AMP Systems
34
Alternator Charging - Battery Ignition System
35
Alternator Charging - Breakerless Ignition System (15 AMP)
35
Trouble Shooting - 15 AMP System
36
30 AMP Alternator System
37
Rectifier-Regulator Unit - 30 AMP System
37
30 AMP Alternator Charging - Battery Ignition System
37
Trouble Analysis - 30 AMP Alternator System
38
Starting Motors
39
Wound Field Type Starting Motor - Exploded View
39
Service - Wound Field Starters
40
Service - PM Type Starters
40
Permanent Magnet Type Starting Motor - Exploded View
40
Dust Shield Installation - PM Starting Motor
41
Drive Assembly
41
Dust Shields
41
Starting Motors - Trouble Shooting
42
Ring Gear Replacement
42
Retractable Starters
43
Fairbanks-Morse Starters
43
Fairbanks-Morse Starter, Parts Identification
43
Reconditioning, Fairbanks-Morse Starter
44
Rewind Spring Replacement
44
Reinstalling Starter on Engine
44
Eaton Retractable Starters
45
Rope Replacement - Alignment
46
Engine - General Service
47
Cooling
47
External Surfaces
47
Engine Storage
47
Spot Check (Without Gauge)
48
Compression Gauge Test
48
Inspection-Disassembly
49
Scoring of the Cylinder Wall
49
Severe Piston Damage
49
Evidence of External Oil Leakage
49
Components of a Typical Short Block Assembly
50
Short Block
50
Miniblock
50
Universal Service Engines
51
Ordering Correct Assembly
51
Components of a Typical Miniblock Assembly
51
Removing Bearing Plate with Puller
52
Engine Reconditioning
53
Cylinder Block Inspection
53
Cylinder Block Reconditioning
53
Measuring Cylinder Bore
53
Crankshaft
54
Connecting Rod
54
Piston - Piston Rings
54
Production Type and Service Type Rings
54
Piston-Rod Assembly
55
Valve-Valve Mechanism
55
Measuring Piston Ring End Gap
55
Ring Installation Sequence
55
Camshaft and Valve Mechanism
56
Valve - Tappet Clearance
56
Ring Gear
56
Dynamic Balance System
57
Timing - with Assembly Tool
57
Timing Marks - Timing Gears with Assembly Tool
57
Timing - Without Tool
58
Reassembly
59
Exploded View, Major Components of Typical Engine
59
Governor Gear Assembly in Crankcase
59
Camshaft Installation
60
Crankshaft Installation
60
Camshaft End Play
60
Timing Marks on Automatic Spark Advance Camshaft
60
Bearing Plate
61
Piston and Rod Assembly
61
Attaching Rod to Crankshaft
62
Installation of Oil Seals on Crankshaft
62
Oil Base
62
Installing and Setting Valves
62
Breather Assembly
63
Magneto
63
Typical Crankcase Breather
63
Rotor Type Flywheel Magneto
63
Flywheel
64
Breaker Points
64
Governor Arm and Linkage
64
Blower Housing and Fuel Tank
64
Special Fuel Systems
65
Gas Systems Components
65
Gas Carburetors
66
Garretson Carburetor
66
Adjustment: Ensign Model CBM Gas Carburetor
67
Adjustment: Garretson Carburetors
67
K181 Gas Carburetor Disassembly
68
K181 Gas Carburetor Cleaning and Inspection
68
K181 Gas Carburetor Reassembly
68
K181 Gas Carburetor Adjustments
68
Primary Regulators
69
Trouble Shooting Primary Regulator
70
Secondary Regulators
70
Model S or SD Regulator
70
Disassembly Model KN Regulator
71
Model F or F1 Regulator
71
Model KN Regulator
72
Disassembly Model F or F1 Regulator
72
Two Stage Regulator
73
Disassembly Two Stage Regulator
74
Combination Gas - Gasoline
76
Kerosene System
76
Gas Operation
76
Changeover: Gas to Gasoline
76
Starting Kerosene Equipped Engines
77
Modifications & Accessories
79
Clutch - Wet Type
79
Clutch - Dry Type
80
Gear Reduction
80
Adjusting Clutch
80
Exploded View - Gear Reduction Unit
81
Automatic Chokes
82
Thermostatic Type
82
Electric-Thermostatic Type
82
Winterized Engines
83
Tool List
83
Dimensional Diagram - Seal Sleeve
84
Dimensional Diagram - Seal Driver
84
Torque Specifications
85
Standard Bolts, Screws and Nuts
85
Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
85
Fits & Clearances
86
Wear Tolerances & Clearances
88
Valve Details
88
Oil Seal Installation
89
Piston Wear Measurement Details
89
Front Oil Seal Location
89
Rear Oil Seal Installation Details
90

Kohler K181 Service Manual (137 pages)

Single cylinder K Series

Brand: Kohler | Category: Engine | Size: 4.66 MB

Kohler K181 Service Manual (137 pages)

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Kohler K181 Operating & Maintenance Manual (17 pages)

4 HP/7 HP/8 HP

Brand: Kohler | Category: Engine | Size: 3.24 MB

Safety Information
2
Fuel and Oil Recommendations
3
Checking/Changing Oil
4
Operating Instructions
5
Pre-Start Checklist
5
Starting
5
Battery
6
Operating
6
Engine Speed
6
Stopping
6
Maintenance Instructions
7
Engine Identification/View
7
Cooling System
8
Air Cleaner
8
Precleaner
8
Paper Element
8
Spark Plugs
9
Carburetor Troubleshooting
10
Kohler Carburetor Adjustment
10
Walbro Carburetor Adjustment
11
Fuel Filter
12
Optimum Main Fuel/Low Idle Fuel Setting
12
Battery Charging
13
Reduction Gear Units
13
Troubleshooting
13
Model Designation
14
Engine Identification Numbers
14
Storage
14
Parts Ordering/Major Repair
14
Specifications
15
Warranty
16

Kohler K181 Operating & Maintenance Instructions (16 pages)

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Kohler K181 Multi-Language Owner's Manual (8 pages)

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