Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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STOP
Stopping
 1. Ifpossible,removetheload.
 2. MovethethrolecontroltotheSLOW or LOW
idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for
30-60seconds.SeeFigure11.
Figure 11. SLOW Position of Throttle Control.
SLOW
FAST
Throttle
Control
 3. TurnkeyswitchorOn/OswitchtotheOFF
position.Movethroletothe STOP position if
equipped.SeeFigure12.
Figure 12. Engine On/Off Switch.
OFF
On/Off
Switch
 4. Closethefuelshut-ovalve.SeeFigure13.
Figure 13. OFF Position of Fuel Shut-Off Valve.
OFF
Fuel
Shut-Off
Valve
STOP
(If Equipped)
Operating
Angle of Operation
Continuousoperationatanglesupto25°with1/2full
fueltank.Beforeoperationcheckoilleveltoassure
crankcase oil level is correct. Refer to Check Oil Level.
Intermientoperation,uptooneminuteatanglesup
to30°with1/2fullfueltank.Checkoilleveltoassure
crankcase oil level is correct. Refer to Check Oil Level.
Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment
thisenginepowers.Becauseofequipmentdesignor
application, there may be more stringent restrictions
regarding the angle of operation.
NOTE: Do not operate this engine continuously
atanglesexceeding25°inanydirection.
Enginedamagecouldresultfrominsucient
lubrication.
Cooling
NOTE: Ifdebrisbuildsuponthedebris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. Refer to Clean Air Intake/
Cooling Areas.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or
justaerstopping.
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine
is running, or immediately aer it is turned o. Never operate
the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Donottamperwiththegovernorseing
to increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty. The maximum allowable
high idle speed for these engines is
3850±100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EngineServiceCenter.

Kohler SH265 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Oil Capacity	0.6 liters
Ignition System	Electronic
Dry Weight	50 lbs (22.7 kg)