Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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Service Paper Element
Every 100 hours or Yearly(whichevercomesrst)of
operation(moreoenunderextremelydustyordirty
conditions),replacethepaperelement.
1. Remove the top wing nut and air cleaner cover.
Remove the wing nut and special washer.
Separatetheprecleanerfromtheelementand
serviceasoutlinedabove.SeeFigures20.
 2. Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with
a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements
carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are
bent or damaged.
 3. Whenservicingtheaircleaner,checktheair
cleanerbase.Makesureitissecuredandnotbent
ordamaged.Checktheaircleanercover/housing
fordamageorimpropert.Replaceallbentor
damaged air cleaner components.
 4. Slidetheprecleanerandpaperelementontothe
aircleanerstud.Securewithspecialwasherand
wingnut.SeeFigure20.
 5. Reinstalltheaircleanercoverandsecurewith
wing nut.
Check Spark Plug
Yearly or every 100 hours of operation, remove the
spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or
replace with a new plug as necessary. The original
sparkplugisaChampion
®
RC12YC,theKohler
equivalent is a Kohler Part No. 12 132 02-S. Equivalent
alternate brand plugs can also be used.
 1. Beforeremovingthesparkplug,cleanthearea
around the base of the plug to keep dirt and
debris out of the engine.
 2. Removetheplugandcheckitscondition.Replace
the plug if worn or reuse is questionable.
NOTE: Do not clean the spark plug in a machine
usingabrasivegrit.Somegritcould
remain in the spark plug and enter the
engine causing extensive wear and
damage.
 3. Checkthegapusingawirefeelergauge.Adjust
the gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) by carefully
bendingthegroundelectrode.SeeFigure21.
 4. Reinstallthesparkplugintothecylinderhead.
Torque the spark plug to 20 N·m (14 . lb.).
Ground
Electrode
Spark Plug
0.76 mm
(0.030 in.) Gap
Wire Gauge
Figure 21. Servicing Spark Plug.
Ignition System
This engine is equipped with a dependable electronic
magneto ignition system. Other than periodically
checking/replacing the spark plug, no maintenance
or adjustments are necessary or possible with this
system.
Intheeventstartingproblemsshouldoccurwhichare
not corrected by replacing the spark plug, see your
KohlerEngineServiceCenterfortroubleanalysis.

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)