Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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Figure 19. Dipstick Reinstallation.
Correct Incorrect
Gasket
(at)
Dipstick/
Oil Fill Plug
Gasket
(distorted)
Dipstick/
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Sentry™
SomeenginesareequippedwithanoptionalOil
Sentry™oillevelswitch.Iftheoilleveldropsbelow
anacceptablelevel,theOilSentry™willeithershuto
the engine or activate a warning signal, depending on
the application.
NOTE: ChecktheoillevelBEFORE EACH USE and
maintain to the correct level. This includes
enginesequippedwithOilSentry™.
Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner
Element
These engines are equipped with a replaceable, high
densitypaperaircleanerelement.Someengines
are also equipped with a foam precleaner which
surroundsthepaperelement.SeeFigure20.
Checktheaircleanerdaily or before starting the
engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround
the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check
for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged
aircleanercomponentscouldallowunltered
air into the engine causing premature wear
and failure.
Service Precleaner (if equipped)
Wash and dry the precleaner every 50 hours of
operation(moreoenunderextremelydustyordirty
conditions).
1. Remove the top wing nut and air cleaner cover.
SeeFigure20.
 2. Removethewingnutandspecialwasher.
 3. Removetheprecleanerfromthepaperelement.
 4. Washtheprecleanerinwarmwaterwith
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until
alltracesofdetergentareeliminated.Squeezeout
excesswater(donotwring).Allowtheprecleaner
to air dry. Do not oil precleaner.
 5. Reinstalltheprecleaneroverthepaperelement.
 6. Slidetheprecleanerandpaperelementontothe
aircleanerstud.Securewithspecialwasherand
wingnut.SeeFigure20.
Figure 20. Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner.
Precleaner
Paper
Element
Air Cleaner
Stud
Wing Nut
Air
Cleaner
Cover
Wing Nut
Special Washer
Air Cleaner
Base
 5. Reinstallthedipstick/oilllplugandtighten
securely.SeeFigure19.
NOTE: Overtighteningthedipstick/oilllplug
will distort the gasket and may cause oil
weeping.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with
wing nut.

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)