chorusguy 222 #1 Posted April 30, 2015 Poor running k 341 s. I am replacing the points and the condenser and the spark plug but read that carbon buildup could be part of the problem so I want to take the head off and clean the carbon any help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 54 #2 Posted June 6, 2015 Try using, how to decarbonize lawn mower head, on the YouTube site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,911 #3 Posted June 6, 2015 Download the Kohler K-Series Service Manual from our download section. Read about how to remove and clean the head.K-Series Service ManualPage 3.4 covers cleaning. Torque specs are listed near the front of the manual when you go to reassemble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,234 #4 Posted June 6, 2015 Check out this link from the Reference Section...:)http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/38803-how-to-renew-cylinder-head-gasket-sealing-surface/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 214 #5 Posted June 6, 2015 Quick way:1. Remove head and using a razor blade get as mush off as possible. Get a brass wire wheel for a drill and remove the rest, rinse with carb cleaner.2. Place piston to bottom of cylinder and tape the top of the piston to cylinder wall to prevent carbon from jamming into the groove.3. Decarbon the valves and deck surface, in addition to the ridge on the cylinder. Use steel wool or corse sandpaper to really get the ridge clean.4. Vacuum or use compressed air to get carbon out of cylinder. Remove tape.5. Apply a decent amount of grease to the lowest part of cylinder and move piston to top.6. Clean top of piston until clean.7. Begin to lower piston in very small increments and wipe away carbon ridges and grease. Each time you do this, the grease left will be less. It takes about 7-8 times.8. Oil the ridge slightly and reassemble with new gasket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites