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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
All-season KOHLER
®
PRO 10W-50 Synthetic
Oil is the ideal oil for KOHLER engines. It is
specifi cally formulated to extend the oil and oil
fi lter change interval to 300 Hours when paired
with a KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter.
300-Hour oil and oil fi lter change intervals are
exclusive to and only authorized on KOHLER
engines that utilize both the KOHLER PRO
10W-50 Synthetic Oil and KOHLER PRO
Extended Life Oil Filter. Alternative engine
oils and oil fi lters may be used with KOHLER
engines but require 100-Hour oil and
200-Hour oil fi lter change intervals for proper
maintenance. Oil must be API (American
Maintenance Schedule
Weekly
● Check fi lter minder.
Every 25 Hours or Annually¹
● Service/replace low-profi le precleaner.
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Change oil. Oil fi lter is recommended.
● Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas. Inspect for any debris visible through
fl ywheel cooling holes (if equipped) and clean as necessary.
Every 150 Hours¹
● Check heavy-duty air cleaner element.
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Replace unique Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) fuel fi lter.
● Check oil cooler fi ns, clean as necessary.
Every 200 Hours
● Change oil fi lter.
Every 300 Hours
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element.
Every 300 Hours
2
● Change oil and fi lter (KOHLER PRO 10W-50 oil and KOHLER PRO fi lter only).
Every 500 Hours or Annually¹
● Replace spark plugs and set gap.
Every 600 Hours
● Replace heavy-duty inner air cleaner element.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Option only if using KOHLER
®
PRO oil and PRO fi lter.
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher.
Select viscosity based on air temperature at
time of operation as shown below.
°F
-20
020324060
50 80 100
°C
-30 -20
-10 0
10 20 30
40
10W-30
5W-30
SAE 30
20W-50
KOHLER PRO 10W-50