Technical Articles

Carburetor Parts and Function.In Carburetors. How do they work? Part 1 we gave an overview of the function of the carburetor and the parts involved.In this part 2 we will explain what each part in a carburetor does so you can have a better understanding of your carburetor for your Kohler K series engine.Let's begin on the outside of the carburetor.Throttle Lever and Throttle Plate: The throttle lever controls the opening and closing of the throttle plate. The throttle plate regulates h …

The carburetor is the doorway into your engine. It's primary function is to bring fuel and air into your engine to create combustion.An engine requires 14.7 parts of air per 1 part of fuel to create an ideal combustion scenario. This ratio is called the "stoichiometric ratio."A carburetor accomplishes its goal with a simple design utilizing only physics and atmospheric pressure.Here is how it works:As your engine's piston moves downward on the intake stroke, a low pressure is created in the comb …