Kohler SH265

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Figure 24. Spark Arrestor.
Screw
Spark Arrestor
(If Equipped)
Spark Arrestor
Engines are equipped with a spark arrestor for
operational and environmental safety.
Every 100 hours of operation, remove and clean or
replace the spark arrestor following the instructions
below.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or
justaerstopping.
1. Remove the securing hardware and the spark
arrestor.SeeFigure24.
 2. Cleanthecarbondepositsoutofthescreenusinga
wire brush.
 3. Checkthesparkarrestor,replaceifdamaged.
 4. Reinstallthesparkarrestor,securingwiththe
hardware previously removed.
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the debris screen,
coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine
are kept clean at all times. Checkdaily.
Every 100 hoursofoperation(moreoenunder
extremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblower
housingandothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecooling
nsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethe
cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked debris
screen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or
cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine
damage due to overheating.