Refertotheoperatinginstructionsoftheequipment
thisenginepowers.Becauseofequipmentdesignor
application,theremaybemorestringentrestrictions
regardingtheangleofoperation.
NOTE:
Donotoperatethisenginecontinuously
atanglesexceeding25° inanydirection.
Enginedamagecouldresultfrominsufficient
lubrication.
Cooling
NOTE: If debris builds up on tile grass screen or other
cooling areas, stop the engine immediately
and clean. Operating the engine with blocked
or dirty air intake and cooling areas can cause
extensive damage due to overheating. See
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Area.
WARNING: Hot Parts!
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation.
To prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while
the engine is running, or immediately after it is turned
off Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards
removed.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting
to increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty. Tile maximum allowable
high idle speed for these engines is 3675 RPM,
no load.
Maintenance instructions
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet.
_ 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 (-) battery
cable from battery.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in tile table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Frequency Maintenance Required
* Fill fuel tank.
Daily Or Before • Check oillevel.
Starting Engine • Check air cleaner for dirty _,loose, or damaged parts.
* Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessaryL
Every 25 Hours * Service precleaner elementL
Every 50 Hours * Check air cleaner element, clean or replace as necessary _.
* Replace air cleaner element and precteanerL
* Change oil and oil filter (more frequently under severe conditions).
Annually or
* Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas _.
Every 100 Hours
* Replace fuel filter.
* Check spark plug condition and gap.
Every 200 Hours * Have valve lash checked/adjusted 2.
* Have bendix starter drive serviced 2.
Every 500 Hours
* Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned 2.
_Perform these maintenance procedures more fl_equently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
2Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform these services.
Check Oil Level
The importance of checking and maintaining
the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as
follows:
.
2.
Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool
so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
Clean the area around and the underside of the
oil fill cap/dipstick before removing it. This will
help keep dirt, debris, and other foreign matter
out of the engine.
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