Kohler 5400 Series User Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Kohler 5400 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	5400 Series
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Covers hazards like fire, burns, carbon monoxide, accidental starts, rotating parts, electrical shock, and hot parts.

California Proposition 65 Warnings

Notifies about chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

Engine Operation

Starting Procedures

Details standard choke and Smart-Choke starting methods based on temperature.

Cold Weather Starting

Provides tips and procedures for starting the engine in cold weather.

Stopping the Engine

Instructions for safely stopping the engine, including disengaging loads.

Operating Conditions

Covers angle of operation, engine speed limits, and high altitude operation requirements.

Maintenance Instructions

Oil Recommendations

Specifies recommended oils and viscosity based on air temperature.

Check Oil Level

Step-by-step guide to checking and maintaining the engine oil level.

Change Oil and Filter

Fuel Recommendations

Fuel Line

Spark Plugs

Air Cleaner Service

Air Cooling

Repairs and Service Parts

Storage

Troubleshooting

Possible Causes

Table outlining problems and their potential causes like fuel, debris, oil, or spark plug issues.

Engine Specifications