OPERATING
Optional spark arrestor mufflers are
available from
your
Kohler Engine
Service
Dealer. Check
your
local laws
and statutes regarding
engine
spark
arrestor muffler requirements.
CAUTION: Do notoperatetheengine
continuously at angles exceeding 300
in
any direction. Engine damage may
result from
lack of lubrication. Also
refer to the
operating instructions of
the equipment
this engine
powers.
lt
may
have more stringent
guidelines
as to
angle of operation due to equip-
ment
design.
CAUTION:
lf
debris
builds
up on
air
intake screen and
other
intake areas,
STOP
the engine immediately
and
clean. Obstructed air
intake
areas
cause engine damage due
to
over-
heati
ng.
A;waaltwa:
Hot,
Moving
Parts
The engine
and exhaust system
ger
extremely
hot f
rom
operation.
Do not
operate
the
equipment
with
covers,
shrouds,
or
guards
removed.
Keep
hands, feet, clothing,
and
hair away
trom
all moving
parts.
Do
not
allow
the equipment to run
unattended.
CAUTION: Do
not
tamper
with
the
governor
setting to increase the
maxi-
mum
engine speed.
Overspeed
is haz-
ardous and will void the warranty.
Awnnrulrua:
Rope Starting
Pulley
ls Nol
a
Drive Pulley
Do not use
backup rope starting
pul-
ley as a drive
pulley.
Using
starting
pulley
as a drive could
loosen f
lywheel
fastener,
resulting in
bodily
harm.
STOPPING
Turn the starter switch or
keyswitch
to the STOP or OFF
position
MAI NTENANCE I NSTRUCTIONS
The$e
required maintenance
procedures
should be
perlormed
at
the frequency
stated
in
the table. They should also be
included
as
part
of any seasonal
tune-up.
REOUIRED MAINTENANCE FREOUENCY*
Clean
Air lntake
Screen .. ... ...
DAILY*
Check Oil Level DAILY
Fill Fuel
Tank.. ....AsRequired
Check/Replace Fuel
Filter..
......As
Required
Change
Oil
and Filter . .
As Specified on
Pages 2 and 3
Service Foam
Precleaner..
.....25
Hrs.*
Clean Cooling Fins and
External
Surfaces .
.
.
. .
50
Hrs.
Check
Paper
Air
Cleaner
Element . . . .100 Hrs.*
Check
Spark
Plugs
. . . .100 Hrs.
Have Valve-Tappet
Clearance Checked' ......500
Hrs.
Have
Cylinder Heads
Servicedt-
.
.....500
Hrs.f
Have
Starter Motor Drive
Serviced.- .
.500 Hrs.
Awenrutruo
:
Accidental $tarts
Bef ore
servicing
the engine or
equip-
ment, always
remove the
spark
Plug
leads
to
prevent
the engine
trom start-
ing accidentally.
Ground
the leads
to
prevent
sparks
that could
cause
flres.
"Perform these
maintenance
Pro-
cedures
more
frequently
when
the
engine
is operated
under extremely
dusty
and
dirty conditions.
.-Have
a Kohler
Engine Service
Dea-
ler
perform
these services.
1250
hours
when
leaded
gasoline
and/or
multiviscosity
oil
is
used.
ldentification
Plate
(On Engine
Shrouding)
oil
Fill
Spark
Plug
Cooling
Fi
Spark
t,un
\
Blower
Housing
Electric
Starter
Air
lntake
Screen
Air
Cleaner
Oil
Filter
I Drain
Oit
SumP
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