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Gasoline/Alcohol blends
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WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel
could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Do not stat? the engine near
spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
General Recommendations
Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in
clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity
of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is easier to handle
and helps eliminate spillage during refueling.
Do not use gasoline left over from the previou.s
season, to minimize gum deposits in ,your fuel system,
and to insure easy starting.
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Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuel to
‘expand.
Fuel Type
For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline .with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or
higher. Incountries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits. Leaded gasoline may
be used in areas where unleaded is not available and
exhaust emissions are not regulated. Be aware
however, that the cylinder head will require more
frequent. service.
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.
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Gasoline/Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
Engine Identification Numbers
When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
The engine identification numbers appear on decal (or
d,ecals) affixed to /the engine shrouding. Include letter
suffixes, if there are any.
Record your engine identification numbers on the
identification label beiow (Figure.4) for future
reference.
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
DISPL (CC)
SERIAL NO.
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOri
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE SPECS
AND ADJUSTMENTS. FOR SALES
AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA CALL:
I-800-544-2444
KOHLERCO. KOHLER, WI USA
Figure. 4. Engine Identification Label.