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Check Oil Level
The importance of checking and maintaining the
proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as
follows:
1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and cool so
the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
WARNING: Hot Parts!
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine
is running, or immediately after it is turned off. Never operate
the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting to
increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty. The maximum allowable
high idle speed for these engines is 3900 RPM,
no load.
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet.
WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable
the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
2. Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick
before removing it. This will help to keep dirt,
grass clippings, etc., out of the engine.
3. Unthread and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick;
wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube
and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread
the cap onto the tube. See Figure 9.
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Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
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Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
Frequency
Maintenance
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
• Fill fuel tank.
• Check oil level.
• Check air cleaner for dirty
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, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.
Seasonally or
Every 150 Hours
• Check air cleaner element.
• Replace fuel filter
• Change oil. Oil filter is recommended. (More frequently under severe conditions.)
• Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas
1
.
• Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary.
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
• Change oil filter
• Replace air cleaner element.
• Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned.
• Have crankshaft splines lubricated
2
.
• Replace inner air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
Every 200 Hours
Seasonally or
Every 300 Hours
Yearly or
Every 500 Hours
Every 600 Hours
Weekly
• Check filter minder or air cleaner element.