Kohler Courage XT-6

8
Electric Start (XTR-7 Only)
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position (if
equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of
the equipment this engine powers.
3. Start the engine by activating key switch; release
as soon as engine starts.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
ȱȱśȱȱȱȱǯȱȱȱȱ
does not start, wait 30 seconds before
Ĵȱȱǯȱȱȱȱȱ
guidelines may damage or overheat the
starter motor.
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
Recoil Start
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position
ǻȱǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position (if
equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of
the equipment this engine powers.
3. Pull the starter handle straight out with a smooth,
steady motion.
NOTE: Extend the starting rope periodically and
check its condition. If the rope is frayed, have it
replaced immediately by a Kohler Authorized
Service Center.
Śǯȱ ȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Before extending and checking the retractable starter rope,
remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from
starting accidentally.
Primer Bulb Start (If Equipped)
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position. Refer
to the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱśśǚȱ
ǻŗřǚǼǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ
before starting. When outside temperature is
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
ęȱȱȱǯȱȱȱŗŖȱȱŗŗǯ
Primer Bulb
Figure 10. Primer Bulb.
Figure 11. Primer Bulb Quick Reference Table.
NOTE: It is important to press the CENTER of the
red primer bulb so the air hole is covered,
ensuring proper pressure.
NOTE: Pressing the primer bulb more times than
ȱȱĚȱǰȱȱ
ȱȱĜǯ
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱǯ
Manual Choke Start
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱON (refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers).
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱĴȦȱȱ
to FAST/CHOKE ON position. To start a warm
engine, no choke is required.
Cold Engine: Start as follows
Outside temperature
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼȽ
Primer Choke
3 pumps ON
Outside temperature
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼ
Primer Choke
śȱ ON
Warm Engine: Do not use primer