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Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Before working on engine or equipment, disable
engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable
from battery.
Accidental Starts can cause
severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark
plug lead(s) before servicing.
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 dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
Oil Recommendations
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent
oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher
are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air
temperature at time of operation as shown in
table below.
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, never run engine with oil level
below or above operating range
indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fi ll/dipstick
areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
a. Push-on cap: reinsert dipstick into tube;
press completely down.
or
b. Threaded cap: reinsert dipstick into
tube; rest cap on tube, do not thread cap
onto tube.
2. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level
should be at top of indicator on dipstick.
3. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of
indicator mark.
4. Reinstall and secure dipstick.
Maintenance Schedule
Every 25 Hours or Annually¹
● Service/replace low-profi le precleaner (if equipped).
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Change oil.
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Remove and clean shrouds and cooling areas.
● Check oil cooler fi ns, clean as necessary (if equipped).
Every 150 Hours
● Check heavy-duty fi lter minder.
● Inspect heavy-duty air fi lter paper element and inlet screen area.
Every 200 Hours¹
● Replace unique Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) fuel fi lter.
Every 200 Hours
● Change oil fi lter.
● Replace spark plugs and set gap.
Every 300 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element.
Every 600 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner inner element.
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Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
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