Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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Figure 16. Dipstick Oil Level Check
 3. Checking oil level with a dipstick.Unscrewand
removethedipstick;wipeooil.Reinsertthe
dipstickintotheoillltubeandrestthedipstick
ontheoillltube.Turnitcounterclockwiseuntil
theoilllcapdropsdowntothelowestpointof
the thread leads. Do not thread the dipstick cap
ontothetube.SeeFigure16.
Checking oil level with an oil ll plug. Unscrew
andremovetheoilllplug.Thelevelshouldbe
uptobutnotover,thepointofoverowingthe
llerneck.SeeFigure17.
 4. Ifthelevelislow,addoilofthepropertype(refer
to Oil Type)andtothecorrectlevel.Alwayscheck
thelevelbeforeaddingmoreoil.SeeFigures16
and 17.
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate the
engine with the oil level above or below
the correct level.
Oil Disposal
Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil
at your local recycling center or municipal collection
center in accordance with local ordinances.
Change Oil
For a new engine,changeoilaertherst5 hours of
operation.Thereaer,changeoilaerevery100 hours
of operation.
For an overhauled engine, use Kohler 10W-30 service
class,SJorhigheroilfortherst5 hours of operation.
Changetheoilaerthisinitialrun-inperiod.Rell
withserviceclassSJorhigheroilasspeciedintheOil
Viscosity Grades Table(Figure3).
Changetheoilwhiletheengineisstillwarm.The
oilwillowfreelyandcarryawaymoreimpurities.
Makesuretheengineislevelwhenlling,checking,or
changing the oil.
Changetheoilasfollows:
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine, clean
theareaaroundtheoilllplug/dipstickbefore
removing it.
 2. Removetheoildrainplugandthedipstick/oil
llplug.SeeFigure18.Allowampletimefor
complete drainage.
 3. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightento
17.6 N·m (13 . lb.).
 4. Fillthecrankcase,withnewoilofthepropertype,
uptothepointofoverowingthellerneck.
Refer to Oil Type. Always check the level before
adding more oil.
Figure 15. Location of Dipstick and Oil Fill plug.
Oil Fill
Plug
Dipstick
Engine Oil
Figure 16. Dipstick Oil Level Check.
Figure 17. Oil Fill Plug Oil Check.
Dipstick
Oil Fill Plug
Low Oil
Level
Upper
Oil Level
Oil Fill Neck
(Bottom Edge)
Oil Fill Neck
(Bottom Edge)
Upper
Oil Level
Engine Oil
Engine Oil
Figure 18. Location of Dipstick and Oil Drain Plug.
Oil Fill
Plug
Dipstick
Engine Oil
Oil Drain
Plug
Oil Drain
Plug

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)