Kohler CH640 User Manual

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1
Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
3
Must be performed by an Authorized Kohler Engine Dealer or qualifi ed LPG personnel only.
Maintenance Instructions
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any
repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized
service center.
For safety and health reasons, many states require special licensing or certifi cation for servicing LPG/NG fuel
systems. Check local and state regulations before choosing a repair establishment to perform fuel system repairs.
WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment,
disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) ba ery cable from ba ery.
Before disconnecting the negative (-) ground cable, make sure all switches are off . If on, a spark will occur at the ground cable
terminal which could cause an explosion if hydrogen gas or LPG/NG fuel vapors are present.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Frequency Maintenance Required
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
• Check fuel gauge on propane (LPG) tank.
• Check oil level.
• Check air cleaner for dirty
1
, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary
1
.
Every 25 Hours
• Service precleaner element
1
.
Every 100
Hours
• Replace air cleaner element
1
.
• Change oil.
• Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas
1
.
• Check oil cooler fi ns, clean as necessary (if equipped).
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
Every 200
Hours
• Change oil fi lter.
Annually or
Every 300
Hours
• Replace spark plugs.
Annually or
Every 500
Hours
• Check all lines (high pressure/vacuum) including fi  ings for leaks.
• Have electric starter serviced
2
.
• Have lock-off /fi lter serviced
3
.
• Have combustion deposits removed if using non-synthetic oil.
• Drain regulator of accumulated fuel deposits (Nikki regulators only).
Every 1500
Hours
• Have regulator disassembled, cleaned, and reset
3
.
• Have vaporizer disassembled, cleaned, and serviced
3
.

Kohler CH640 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	CH640
Category	Crankshaft
Language	English