Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

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Fuel Tank Filter
Aserviceablefueltanklterislocatedunderthefuel
tankcap,inthellerneck.
Daily or as requiredcleanlterofanyaccumulation
as follows:
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause res
and severe burns.
Donotllthefueltankwhilethe
engine is hot or running.
 1. Removethefueltankcapandlter.SeeFigure22.
 2. Cleanthelterwithsolvent,replaceifdamaged.
 3. Wipethelterandinsertit.
4. Tighten the tank cap securely.
Fuel Tank
Cap
(Non Evap
Shown)
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Filter
Filler Neck
Figure 22. Fuel Tank Filter.
Fuel Valve
Engines are equipped with a fuel valve and integral
screenlterlocatedattheinletofthecarburetor.It
controlsandltersfuelowfromthetanktothe
carburetor.
Every 100 hours of operation clean fuel valve cup of
anyaccumulateddebris.Ifthescreenbecomesclogged
or damaged replace it.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause res
and severe burns.
Donotllthefueltankwhilethe
engine is hot or running.
 1. Stoptheengine.
 2. TurnthefuelvalvelevertotheOFF position.
3. Removethefuelvalvecup.SeeFigure23.
 4. Cleanthefuelvalvecupwithsolventandwipedry.
 5. ChecktheO-ring,replaceifdamaged.
 6. PlacetheO-ringonthefuelvalvecup.Rotatethe
fuelvalvecupuntilitisngertight.Turnwitha
wrench1/2to3/4fullturn.SeeFigure23.
7. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and check
forleaks.Iffuelvalvecupleaksrepeatstep5and6.
8. Tighten the tank cap securely.
Fuel
Valve
O-ring
Fuel
Valve
Cup
Figure 23. Fuel Valve Cup and O-ring.

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)