Kohler KS540 [12/92] Speciﬁ cations

Speciﬁ cations

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

3,6

KS530 KS540 KS590 KS595

Auto Choke

Smart-Choke

™

Diaphragm Assembly Fastener 1 N·m (9 in. lb.)

Barrel Baﬄ e

Fastener 9.3 N·m (82 in. lb.) into new hole

4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) into used hole

Blower Housing to Adapter

4.8 Hi-Lo Fastener 1 N·m (9 in. lb.)

Blower Housing to Closure Plate

Fastener 11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.) into new hole

6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.) into used hole

Breather

Cover Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.)

Reed/Retainer Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.)

Cam Levers

Fastener 12.5 N·m (110 in. lb.)

Carburetor

Stud 4.3 N·m (38 in. lb.)

M6 Nut 9 N·m (80 in. lb.)

Fuel Bowl Retaining Screws 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.)

Choke Wire Hold Down Clamp (if equipped)

Fastener 2.7 N·m (24 in. lb.)

Closure Plate (torque sequence on page 11)

Fastener 24 N·m (212 in. lb.)

Connecting Rod (torque sequence on page 10)

Cap Fastener (torque in 2 increments) 5.5, 11.8 N·m (50, 105 in. lb.)

Crankcase

Oil Drain Plug 14.0 N·m (125 in. lb.)

Cylinder Head (torque sequence on page 11)

Fastener (torque in 2 increments) 24.4, 42.7 N·m (216, 378 in. lb.)

Rocker Arm Pivot Stud 13.5 N·m (120 in. lb.)

Rocker Arm Adjustment Nut Set Screw 5.5 N·m (50 in. lb.)

Dipstick Tube

Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.) into new hole

3.4 N·m (30 in. lb.) into used hole

Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.

Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.