3.4
Section 3
Troubleshooting
Compression Test
These engines are equipped with an automatic
compression release (ACR) mechanism. Because of
the ACR mechanism, it is difficult to obtain an accurate
compression reading. As an alternate, use the
leakdown test described below.
Cylinder Leakdown Test
A cylinder leakdown test can be a valuable alternative
to a compression test. By pressurizing the combustion
chamber from an external air source, you can
determine if the valves or rings are leaking, and how
badly.
SPX Part No. KO3219 (previously Kohler Part No.
25 761 05-S
) is a relatively simple, inexpensive
leakdown tester for small engines. The tester includes
a quick disconnect coupling for attaching the adapter
hose and a holding tool.
Leakdown Test Instructions
1. Run the engine for 3-5 minutes to warm it up.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at top
dead center of the compression stroke. You will
need to hold the engine in this position while
testing. The holding tool supplied with the tester
can be used if the PTO end of the crankshaft is
accessible. Slide the holding tool onto the
crankshaft, align the slot with one of the mounting
holes on the PTO face, and tighten it onto the
crankshaft. Install a 3/8" breaker bar into the slot
of the holding tool, so it is perpendicular to both
the holding tool and crankshaft, or insert a
shoulder bolt through the slot and thread it into
the mounting hole. If the flywheel end is more
accessible, you can use a breaker bar and socket
on the flywheel nut/screw to hold it in position. You
may need an assistant to hold the breaker bar
during testing. If the engine is mounted in a piece
of equipment, you may be able to hold it by
clamping or wedging a driven component. Just be
certain that the engine cannot rotate off of TDC in
either direction.
4. Install the adapter into the spark plug hole, but do
not attach it to the tester at this time.
5. Connect an adequate air source (80-100 psi) to
the tester.
6. Turn the regulator knob in the increase
(clockwise) direction until the gauge needle is in
the yellow set area at the low (right) end of the
scale.
7. Connect the tester quick-disconnect to the
adapter. Note the gauge reading and listen for
escaping air at the carburetor inlet, exhaust outlet,
and/or crankcase breather.
8. Check your test results against the table below:
Leakdown Test Results
Air escaping from crankcase breather .......................................... Defective rings or worn cylinder walls.
Air escaping from exhaust system ................................................ Defective exhaust valve.
Air escaping from carburetor ........................................................ Defective intake valve.
Gauge reading in low (green) zone ............................................ Piston rings and cylinder in good condition.
Gauge reading in moderate (yellow) zone.................................. Engine is still usable, but there is some wear
present. Customer should start planning for
overhaul or replacement.
Gauge reading in high (red) zone .............................................. Rings and/or cylinder have considerable wear.
Engine should be reconditioned or replaced.
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