Kohler Courage SV480

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Owner's Manual

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Questions and Answers:

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Joe ReyesAug 20, 2025
What to do if Kohler Courage SV480 loses power?
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  christopher12Aug 20, 2025
  If your Kohler engine is losing power, consider these potential causes: a dirty air cleaner element, engine overheating, excessive engine load, a restricted exhaust, faulty spark plugs, high crankcase oil level, incorrect governor setting, a low battery, low compression, low crankcase oil level, or poor fuel quality. Solutions include cleaning or replacing the air cleaner element, allowing the engine to cool, reducing the engine load, clearing the restricted exhaust, inspecting and replacing faulty spark plugs, checking and reducing high crankcase oil level, adjusting the governor setting, charging or replacing the battery, inspecting for causes of low compression, checking and refilling crankcase oil to proper level, and using clean and fresh fuel.
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rileycarlaAug 22, 2025
What to do if Kohler Courage SV480 Engine starts but does not keep running?
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  whillAug 23, 2025
  If your Kohler engine starts but doesn't keep running, the issue might stem from a faulty carburetor, a faulty cylinder head gasket, or faulty or misadjusted choke or throttle controls. Other possible causes include a fuel pump malfunction (vacuum hose clogged or leaking), an intake system leak, loose wires or connections that intermittently ground the ignition kill circuit, poor fuel quality, or a restricted fuel tank cap vent. Inspect and repair or replace the faulty carburetor. Inspect and replace the faulty cylinder head gasket. Adjust or replace faulty choke or throttle controls. Check and repair fuel pump and hoses. Inspect and repair intake system leaks. Check and secure loose wires or connections. Use clean and fresh fuel. Clear the restricted vent.
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David ElliottAug 25, 2025
What to do if Kohler Courage SV480 Engine will not crank?
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  coffeylouisAug 26, 2025
  If your Kohler engine won't crank, it could be due to a discharged battery, a faulty electric starter or solenoid, a faulty key switch or ignition switch, an engaged or faulty interlock switch, loose wires or connections grounding the ignition kill circuit, pawls not engaging in the drive cup, or seized internal engine components. Charge or replace the battery. Inspect and replace the faulty starter or solenoid. Inspect and replace the faulty key or ignition switch. Inspect and repair the interlock switch. Check and secure loose wires or connections. Inspect and repair pawls. Inspect internal engine components for seizure.
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Mark CoxSep 2, 2025
How to stop Kohler Engine using excessive amount of oil?
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  Brian SmithSep 2, 2025
  If your Kohler engine uses an excessive amount of oil, it could be due to loose or improperly torqued fasteners, a blown head gasket or overheating, a broken breather reed, a clogged, broken, or inoperative crankcase breather, an overfilled crankcase, incorrect oil viscosity/type, a worn cylinder bore, worn or broken piston rings, or worn valve stems/valve guides. Check and properly torque fasteners. Inspect and replace blown head gasket. Replace the broken breather reed. Inspect and repair crankcase breather. Drain excess oil from crankcase. Use the correct oil viscosity/type. Inspect and repair or replace worn cylinder bore. Inspect and replace worn or broken piston rings. Inspect and replace worn valve stems/ valve guides.
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Robert JohnsonSep 8, 2025
How to fix Kohler Courage SV480 Engine that knocks?
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  jamesrossSep 8, 2025
  If your Kohler engine is knocking, it could be due to excessive engine load, hydraulic lifter malfunction, incorrect oil viscosity/type, internal wear or damage, low crankcase oil level, or poor fuel quality. To address this, reduce the engine load. Inspect and repair hydraulic lifters. Use the correct oil viscosity/type. Inspect for internal wear or damage. Check and refill crankcase oil to proper level. Use clean and fresh fuel.
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brandonwolfeSep 12, 2025
How to resolve Kohler Engine will not idle?
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  Leonard RiceSep 12, 2025
  If your Kohler engine won't idle, the problem might be due to the engine being overheated, faulty spark plugs, improperly set idle fuel adjusting needle(s), an improperly set idle speed adjusting screw, an inadequate fuel supply, low compression, poor fuel quality, or a restricted fuel tank cap vent. Allow the engine to cool. Inspect and replace faulty spark plug(s). Adjust idle fuel needle(s). Adjust idle speed adjusting screw. Check and ensure adequate fuel supply. Inspect for causes of low compression. Use clean and fresh fuel. Clear the restricted vent.
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Crystal LongSep 13, 2025
How to fix oil leaks from oil seals and gaskets in Kohler Engine?
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  Mark CurtisSep 14, 2025
  If you're experiencing oil leaks from the oil seals and gaskets in your Kohler engine, it could be due to a broken breather reed, a clogged, broken, or inoperative crankcase breather, loose or improperly torqued fasteners, piston blow by or leaky valves, or a restricted exhaust. Replace the broken breather reed. Inspect and repair crankcase breather. Check and properly torque fasteners. Inspect and replace faulty components causing blow by or leakage. Clear the restricted exhaust.

Kohler Courage SV480 Specifications

General

Displacement	479 cc
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Starter	Electric
Lubrication System	Full pressure
Governor Type	Mechanical
Horsepower	14 HP
Bore	3.5 in
Oil Capacity	1.5 quarts
Weight	31 kg (68 lbs)

Summary

Safety Precautions

Explosive Fuel

Warns about the flammability and explosion risk of gasoline.

Carbon Monoxide

Alerts to the dangers of inhaling carbon monoxide from exhaust.

Accidental Starts

Advises disabling the engine before servicing to prevent accidental starts.

Rotating Parts

Warns about the danger of moving parts during operation.

Electrical Shock

Warns about the risk of electric shock from touching wires.

Hot Parts

Alerts users to the danger of touching hot engine components.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Informs about chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Pre-Start Checklist

Starting

Cold Weather Starting Hints

Provides guidance for starting the engine in cold conditions.

Stopping

Angle of Operation

Engine Speed

High Altitude Operation

Maintenance Instructions

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines required maintenance tasks at different hour intervals.

Oil Recommendations

Advises on the correct type and viscosity of oil to use.

Check Oil Level

Provides steps for checking the engine oil level.

Change Oil and Filter

Oil Sentry (if equipped)

Explains the function of the low oil shutdown switch.

Fuel Recommendations

Fuel Line

Spark Plugs

Breather Tube

Air Cleaner

Air Cooling

RepairsService Parts

Storage

Troubleshooting

Engine Specifications

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