Kohler K161 User Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Before servicing the engine or equipment, always disconnect the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from
starting accidentally. Ground the spark plug lead to prevent sparks that could cause fires. Make sure the
equipment is in neutral.
These service procedures should also be performed as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Maintenance Rewired Frecwencv
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CleanAirlntakeScreen’ ..................................................................................
DAILY
CheckOil Level ........................................................................................ MILY
ReplenishFuelSupply ...................................................................................
DAILY
Service Precleaner ..................................................................................... 25Hm.
ChangeOil ..........................................................................................
25Hf&
Check Reduction Gear Unit ..............................................................................
50Hlls,
Clean Cooling Fins and External Surfaces
.................................................................... 50 H rrr.
Replace Air Cleaner Element’ ............................................................................. 100 Hrs.
Check Spark Plug Condition and Gap
...................................................................... 100 Herr.
Have Breaker Points Checked2
........................................................................... .500 Hrs.
HavelgnitionTimingChecked2............................................................................~H .
Have Valve and Tappet Clearance Checked2
................................................................ ,500 Hra.
HaveCylinderHeadsServiced2 .......................................................................... 5OOHrs?
Have Starter Motor Drive Serviced2 ........................................................................ ,500 Hrs.
‘Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
2Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
‘250 hours when leaded gasoline is used.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
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Oil Drain
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Kohler K161 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Air-cooled
RPM	3600 RPM
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Ignition System	Battery ignition
Starter Type	Recoil
Bore x Stroke	2.5 x 2.44 in (63.5 x 62 mm)