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15-30 minutes
This authentic part is specially designed for Kohler engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment, it is supplied by the original manufacturer. It is an identical replacement for a missing or damaged auto choke arm assembly which was originally installed on a new unit, for correct application please refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model. The part connects to the carburetor in order to control the choke of the engine. Keep in mind this durable component is made of high-quality metal and is sold individually, please note the hardware to secure it is sold separately.
Arm Assy, Auto Choke 14 187 04-S
OEM part for: Kohler
Part Number: 14 187 04-S
$31.63
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Quick shipping,nicely packaged and the parts worked perfectly. Mower started right up.
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Engine ran fine with starter fluid but would not start, hot or cold, even after carb cleaning
Jeffrey - July 9, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Torx driver
Convinced the carb was still the issue despite cleaning attempts, and since I was replacing the carb, to bring the mover back to practically new specks (It was 4 years old), I replaced the carb, choke, and diaphragm. Fuel frequently evaporates around the gas cap, so I am also replacing the gas cap since ethanol fuel is such a problem nowadays
1. Removed the starter (71"Lbs)
2. Removed the engine housing
3. Clamped and disconnected the fuel line (Small amount of gas drained)
4. Removed the air filter housing and air filter
5. Removed the three carb retaining nuts (71"Lbs)
6. Unplugged the spark plug
7. Removed the auto choke retaining nuts (No torque specs, just moderately tight)
8. Removed the choke torx screws (2)
9. Removed the diaphragm torx screws (2)
10. Removed the vacuum lines going to the carb/air cleaner housing
11. Completely removed the air cleaner housing
12. Completely removed the choke assembly
13. Completely removed the diaphragm assembly
14. Removed all linkages, used a small pair of needle nose on the throttle spring
15. Removed the old carb and gaskets
16. Pulled the old gas cap out of the tank (The fingers are plastic and will bend with a small amount of force)
17. Swapping old parts with new parts, assemble by reversing disassembly steps. Ensure you put in the two new carb gaskets and torque everything as documented by Kohler
By about halfway through a starter pull, the engine was running. It had not started that fast since it was new, and ran like new once re-assembled. You can probably cut the expense by a third if you just replace the carburetor, but I wanted a like new machine starting over again for at least 4 years. Pay close attention to fuel stabilizers and emptying the tank at year end. These things gum way too quickly with modern fuels. I never did figure out what I missed cleaning the original carb
1. Removed the starter (71"Lbs)
2. Removed the engine housing
3. Clamped and disconnected the fuel line (Small amount of gas drained)
4. Removed the air filter housing and air filter
5. Removed the three carb retaining nuts (71"Lbs)
6. Unplugged the spark plug
7. Removed the auto choke retaining nuts (No torque specs, just moderately tight)
8. Removed the choke torx screws (2)
9. Removed the diaphragm torx screws (2)
10. Removed the vacuum lines going to the carb/air cleaner housing
11. Completely removed the air cleaner housing
12. Completely removed the choke assembly
13. Completely removed the diaphragm assembly
14. Removed all linkages, used a small pair of needle nose on the throttle spring
15. Removed the old carb and gaskets
16. Pulled the old gas cap out of the tank (The fingers are plastic and will bend with a small amount of force)
17. Swapping old parts with new parts, assemble by reversing disassembly steps. Ensure you put in the two new carb gaskets and torque everything as documented by Kohler
By about halfway through a starter pull, the engine was running. It had not started that fast since it was new, and ran like new once re-assembled. You can probably cut the expense by a third if you just replace the carburetor, but I wanted a like new machine starting over again for at least 4 years. Pay close attention to fuel stabilizers and emptying the tank at year end. These things gum way too quickly with modern fuels. I never did figure out what I missed cleaning the original carb
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Choke was weak and allowed the linkage to vibrate loose. Replaced both and mower started first pull.
Andy - August 12, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Remove air cleaner box.
Remove carburetor.
Remove and replace auto choke assembly.
Replace choke linkage and reinstall carburetor and air filter housing.
Remove carburetor.
Remove and replace auto choke assembly.
Replace choke linkage and reinstall carburetor and air filter housing.
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