Category Archives: KOHLER KDW 702

KOHLER KDW 702 – Rocker arm cover

The engine control components are all on the cylinder head. The cover contains part of the lubrication duct of the camshaft and of the rocker arms, as well as part of the engine vent system. Components: 1 Oil preassure switch 2 Camshaft lubrification port 3 Rocker arm lubrification port 4 Oil exhaust hose from sump… Read More »

KOHLER KDW 702 – Oil pump – disassembly

KOHLER therefore recommends that the oil pump be handled as an assembly from a service standpoint KOHLER does not recommend that the oil pump be disassembled, then reassembled for purposes of installation on the engine except during emergency situations. Rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft timing pulley keyway is vertical as shown. Remove the oil… Read More »

KOHLER KDW 702 – Speed governor – Reassembly

Caution – Warning While reassembling, check the integrity of the components and check that they operate correctly. Bad operation of the speed governor can cause serious damage to the engine and to people being near to it. Remount in reverse order to Fig. 44. When inserting the bearing in the camshaft, do it so that… Read More »

KOHLER KDW 702 – Governor springs

Unscrew the pin that attaches it to the cylinder head. To remove it as shown in the figure it is necessary to dismount the camshaft. It could also be removed from the accelerator box side by unscrewing the torque gearing device. Before reassembling it, check value A (45 to 46 mm) and the parallelism of… Read More »

KOHLER KDW 702 – Speed governor

The weight-type mechanical governor, is driven directly by the camshaft and is housed with the cylinder head. Components: 1 Thrust washer 2 Spool 3 Flyweight assembly Note: In engines with the minimum/maximum (see fig. 49) the weights are lightened by 25%.

KOHLER KDW 702 – Valve timing – Angles

The angle values are determined by turning the driving shaft clockwise. S = Piston at top dead centre I = Piston at bottom dead centre α = Intake valve open β = Intake valve closed γ = Exhaust valve open δ = Exhaust valve closed Timing angles for operating purposes (valve clearance = 0.25 mm)… Read More »