CARBURETORS - Small Engine Suppliers

1 8/08 This reference manual contains information on the various types of CARBURETORS used on Kohler engines. Sections 1-3 give correct information for replacing the Kohler Adjustable CARBURETORS with Walbro CARBURETORS . Section 1 is a part number cross reference to assist you in selecting the proper replacement carburetor or carburetor kit. Section 2 contains recommended carburetor adjustment procedures for Kohler and Walbro CARBURETORS , and preliminary needle settings for Magnum and K-Series Engine Models. Section 3 is the service parts listing for those same Engine Models. The sections following these fi rst three contain current service parts information on current products.

2 These sections are set up to show the carburetor number embossed on the mounting fl ange of the carburetor. (This number is for reference only. These part numbers are not available for service.) The tables show the serviceable parts available for that carburetor number. Some of these CARBURETORS still have piece parts available and some of them are serviced with kits cross reference listing will be periodically updated to refl ect part number supersessions. All information in this manual is subject to change. For additional service and repair information see the appropriate service manual for your model To Use This Cross ReferenceSection 1 Carburetor Cross Reference 3.

3 Locate the carburetor part number (from step 2) in either the Walbro Fixed Jet Carb column or Walbro Adj Jet Carb column. Use the corresponding carburetor kit. 4. If a Walbro fi xed jet carburetor kit is no longer available from Kohler stock, use the corresponding Walbro adjustable jet : CARBURETORS listed in the Walbro Fixed Jet Carb column and Walbro Adj Jet Carb column are for reference only. Always order the corresponding carburetor kit. Carburetor kits include a carburetor assembly, gasket and/or linkage. 1. Prior to the serial breaks listed, use an original Kohler adjustable jet carburetor when available from Distributor s stock.

4 Where serial breaks are not listed, and the Engine was built with an original Kohler adjustable jet carburetor, use an original Kohler adjustable jet carburetor. 2. If an original Kohler adjustable jet carburetor is no longer available, and the Engine serial number is prior to the serial break, order the corresponding Walbro fi xed or adjustable jet carburetor kit. If the Engine serial number is at or after the serial break, determine the part number of the carburetor installed on the Engine . (The part number is stamped on the carburetor mounting fl ange.) 8/08 EngineModelOriginalKohlerAdj. JetCarb. Kit*WalbroFixedJet JetCarb.

5 Kit*WalbroAdj. 2018300019 46 853 0146 053 05K16141 053 131915100012 41 853 1141 053 32K181/M8C-231738 41 853 0141 053 2141 853 0641 053 2841 053 34B-231739181480001241 853 0241 053 2241 853 0841 053 3341 053 2941 053 01181310001241 853 0341 053 2341 853 0941 053 3741 053 3041 053 131915000012 41 853 1141 053 3241 053 18181330001241 853 0441 053 2641 853 0741 053 2741 053 2441 053 201823000012 41 853 1041 053 31 41 853 1241 053 36 41 853 1341 053 38 K241-301,M10-1247 053 07172440001347 853 0947 053 6547 853 2047 053 8647 053 08172440001347 853 0947 053 6547 853 2047 053 8647 053 12172380001347 853 0147 053 6647 853 2147 053 8747 053 13172540569347 853 0247 053 6747 853 2247 053 8877 053 0847 053 14172390001347 853 0347 053 6847 853 2347 053 8947 053 24172390001347 853 1547 053 8347 853 2647 053 9247 053 29172710001347 853 0747 053 7247 853 2447 053 9047 053 40172720713447 853 1047 053 7447 853 2547 053 9147 053 62172530001347 053 0947 053 6547 853 2047 053 8647 053 80172670001347 853 1847 053 8447 853 2747 053 93 47 853 3977 053 10 47 853 4077 053 11 K321.

6 M1447 053 03173370001347 853 0847 053 6447 853 29 47 053 9647 053 09173370001347 853 0847 053 6447 853 29 47 053 9647 053 15173521050447 853 0447 053 6947 853 30 77 053 07(KA) 47 053 97(WA)47 053 16173360001347 853 0547 053 7047 853 31 47 053 9847 053 17173370001347 853 1647 053 8147 853 36 77 053 0447 053 20173370001347 853 0647 053 7147 853 32 47 053 9947 053 30173370001347 853 1747 053 8247 853 35 77 053 0377 053 0547 053 35172520001347 853 1947 053 8547 853 28 47 053 9447 053 41181241038347 853 1147 053 7547 853 33 77 053 06(KA)77 053 01(WA)47 053 63173430896447 853 0847 053 6447 853 29 47 053 9647 053 78173360001347 853 1447 053 7947 853 34 77 053 0247 853 38 77 053 09*Includes carburetor, gasket, and/or 8/08 EngineModelOriginalKohlerAdj.

7 JetCarb. Kit*WalbroFixedJet JetCarb. Kit*WalbroAdj. ,M1645 053 08180600001345 853 0545 053 7545 853 12 45 053 88(KA)45 053 83(WA)45 053 09180210001345 853 0545 053 7545 853 12 45 053 88(KA)45 053 83(WA)45 053 12180550001345 853 0245 053 7145 853 08 45 053 7945 053 20180980001345 853 0145 053 7245 853 09 45 053 87(KA)45 053 80(WA)45 053 26180220001345 853 0645 053 7345 853 10 45 053 8145 053 68181240866345 853 0445 053 7445 853 1145 053 86(KA)45 053 82(WA)45 053 70180210001345 853 0545 053 7545 853 12 45 053 88(KA)45 053 83(WA)45 053 76180880906345 853 0745 053 7845 853 13 45 053 8445 053 77 45 053 0745 053 7845 853 13 45 053 84(WA)45 853 15 45 053 89(KA)

8 45 853 16 45 053 90(WA) 45 853 17-S45 053 91 45 853 18-S45 053 92 K58248 053 06 KT17-19/M18-MV20KT17/M1852 053 09163020630652 853 0752 053 2652 853 2352 053 5052 053 3152 053 6652 053 36KT17/M1852 053 18162950099625 853 0452 053 2752 853 3052 053 5152 053 3252 053 34KT17/M1852 053 28172030836652 853 2152 053 3752 853 2452 053 52M18 52 853 3352 053 52M18/M20 52 853 3152 053 6052 853 3252 053 69KT19/M2052 053 09191950421652 853 0152 053 2052 853 2752 053 5852 053 4652 053 63KT19/M2052 053 18191950421652 853 0252 053 2152 853 2852 053 5952 053 47M20 52 853 2252 053 3852 835 2652 053 5652 853 3452 053 56MV16/MV18 52 853 0952 053 3452 853 2552

9 053 5452 853 0552 053 2752 853 2552 053 54MV20 Not Available52 053 2152 853 2952 053 55*Includes carburetor, gasket, and/or 8/08 Section 2 Carburetor AdjustmentKohler engines are equipped with one of two basic types of CARBURETORS Kohler or Walbro fi xed main jet or adjustable main jet. This section covers the carburetor adjustment procedures for all Kohler carburetor adjustments are covered on pages & Walbro carburetor adjustments are covered on pages & Preliminary settings for both type carburetor is on page carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel-to-air mixture to the Engine under all operating conditions.

10 The main fuel and low idle fuel needles on adjustable jet CARBURETORS are set at the factory and normally do not need further adjustment. On fi xed jet CARBURETORS , the low idle fuel needle is also set at the factory and normally does not need further adjustment. The main fuel jet is calibrated and installed at the factory and is not adjustable*.NOTE: * Engines operating at altitudes above approximately 1830 m (6000 ft.) may require a special high altitude main Engine troubles are experienced that appear to be fuel system related, check the following areas before adjusting the carburetor. Make sure the fuel tank is fi lled with clean, fresh gasoline.