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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Lawn Mower Engine Gas Tank Replacement #14 065 39-S
Kohler Lawn Mower Engine Gas Tank Replacement #14 065 39-S
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$140.04Estimated Savings
$112.5003:21
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gas tank on a Kohler small engine. The most common reason for replacing the fuel tank is when the small engine is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler
Tools needed: ratchet and socket, pliers, small screwdriver, combo wrench
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler
Tools needed: ratchet and socket, pliers, small screwdriver, combo wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the gas tank first make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and perform the procedure with no fuel left in the tank.
2
Release the starter rope and handle from the rope guide.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine
4
Pull the starter off and lift off the engine cover.
5
Now release the clamp to remove the gas line from the tank.
6
Be prepared for some fuel to spill out.
7
Detach the vent tube.
8
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the lower bolt securing the gas tank mounting bracket.
9
Next, lift the spacers off of the mounting posts and use a 10mm wrench to unthread the posts.
10
You can now pull the old gas tank off.
11
Prepare the new gas tank for installation by transferring the cap from the old tank to the new one.
12
Position the new tank on the engine making sure the vent tube is on the inside of the tank.
13
Replace the mounting posts.
14
Thread and tighten the bolt to secure the gas tank mounting bracket.
15
Attach the vent tube to the new tank then attach the gas line.
16
Secure it with the clamp.
17
Slide the spacers on the mounting posts and replace the engine cover.
18
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts then thread the nuts on to secure.
19
Hook the rope and handle onto the rope guide.
20
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
21
Fill the tank with fuel and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gas tank on a Kohler small engine. The most common reason for replacing the fuel tank is when the small engine is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler
Tools needed: ratchet and socket, pliers, small screwdriver, combo wrench
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler
Tools needed: ratchet and socket, pliers, small screwdriver, combo wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the gas tank first make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and perform the procedure with no fuel left in the tank.
2
Release the starter rope and handle from the rope guide.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine
4
Pull the starter off and lift off the engine cover.
5
Now release the clamp to remove the gas line from the tank.
6
Be prepared for some fuel to spill out.
7
Detach the vent tube.
8
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the lower bolt securing the gas tank mounting bracket.
9
Next, lift the spacers off of the mounting posts and use a 10mm wrench to unthread the posts.
10
You can now pull the old gas tank off.
11
Prepare the new gas tank for installation by transferring the cap from the old tank to the new one.
12
Position the new tank on the engine making sure the vent tube is on the inside of the tank.
13
Replace the mounting posts.
14
Thread and tighten the bolt to secure the gas tank mounting bracket.
15
Attach the vent tube to the new tank then attach the gas line.
16
Secure it with the clamp.
17
Slide the spacers on the mounting posts and replace the engine cover.
18
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts then thread the nuts on to secure.
19
Hook the rope and handle onto the rope guide.
20
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
21
Fill the tank with fuel and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fuel Tank
$140.04
Total$0.00
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