Retired Wrencher 6,389 #1 Posted 20 hours ago (edited) Hi I looking for low idle speed and Hi idleI believe that is 3600? Any help is much appreciated. Edited 20 hours ago by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,200 #2 Posted 19 hours ago Not quite. Low Idle should be between 1000 and 1100 RPM to assure good splash oiling. The high RPM limit is 3600, I usually set it to be about 3550 or so. The tuning key is to get good throttle response off idle, then tune the transition to the high circuit to be smooth by adjusting the high mix needle... IF you have an implement like a snowblower that gives the engine a heavy load, be sure your governor is working properly so that RPM increases as the load does... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,389 #4 Posted 17 hours ago 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: Where did you find this info. I saw it once. I thought I saved it but guess not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,818 #5 Posted 17 hours ago (edited) 10 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: Where did you find this info. I saw it once. I thought I saved it but guess not. Page 6.3 Kohler K series service manual. Edited 16 hours ago by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,389 #6 Posted 16 hours ago 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: Page 6.3 Kohler K series service manual. Thanks. I will save it this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,991 #7 Posted 16 hours ago This 1978-79 Wheel Horse service manual Section 1 has slightly different specs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,818 #8 Posted 16 hours ago Wonder why WH wanted such a high idle speed.1900-2100 Kohler says you can't adjust the idle mixture when it is running above 1500... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,131 #9 Posted 15 hours ago 14 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Wonder why WH wanted such a high idle speed.1900-2100 Kohler says you can't adjust the idle mixture when it is running above 1500... IDK but the mixture can be adjusted before cranking up the low idle stop screw. Maybe too many people were stalling them when trying to take off in 3rd gear high with the engine at idle speed. I've always set them at around 1200 idle and 3600 full throttle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,389 #10 Posted 2 hours ago 13 hours ago, wallfish said: IDK but the mixture can be adjusted before cranking up the low idle stop screw. Maybe too many people were stalling them when trying to take off in 3rd gear high with the engine at idle speed. I've always set them at around 1200 idle and 3600 full throttle. Thanks guys for all the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
