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Oil Lain
Figure 1. Typical K582 Engine.
Oil Recommendations
Straight 30-weight (Kohler “Magnum”) oil is
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
preferred. SAE IOW-30 oil is not recommended
crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil
above 32OF. Using this oil substantially increases oil
daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the
consumption and combustion chamber deposits.
correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine
wear and failure.
Before each start, make sure the crankcase is filled
with proper type and quantity of oil.
Oil Type
Use high quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SG or SH. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time
of operation as shown in the following table.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
Figure 2. Viscosity Grades Table.
NOTE: Using other than service class SG or SH oil or
extending oil change intervals longer than
recommended can cause engine damage.
A logo or symbol on oil containers. identifies the API
service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Oil Container Logo.
Refer to “Maintenance Instructions” beginning on
page 7 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil
filter change procedures.
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