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4. A warm battery has much more starting
capacity than a cold battery.
5. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade
gasoline has higher volatility to improve
starting. Do not use gasoline left over from
summer.
Starting
1. Place the throttle control midway between the
slow and fast positions. Place the choke control
(non-EFI engines only) into the on position.
2. Start the engine by activating the key switch.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
EFI Engines Only – Initial Starting or After
Running out of Fuel (Dry System)
a. Turn the key switch to the on position for
one minute. Allow the fuel pump to cycle and
prime the system. Turn the key switch off.
b. Turn the key switch to the start position,
crank and start engine.
c. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps “a” and
“b”. If the engine does not start after two
priming intervals, contact your Kohler Engine
Service Dealer for further assistance.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60 second
cool down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these
guidelines can burn out the starter
motor.
NOTE: Upon start-up, a metallic ticking may
occur. This is caused by hydraulic lifter
leakdown during storage. Run the
engine for 5 minutes. The noise will
normally cease in the first minute. If
noise continues, run the engine at mid-
throttle for 20 minutes. If noise persists,
take the engine to your local Kohler
Service outlet.
NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to
disengage the starter but does not keep
running (a false start), engine rotation
must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the
engine. If the starter is engaged while the
flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion
and flywheel ring gear may clash
resulting in damage to the starter.
If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut
off starter immediately. Do not make further
attempts to start the engine until the condition is
corrected. Do not jump start using another
battery (refer to Battery on page 7). See your
Kohler Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.
Carbureted Engines Only:
3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke
control to the off position after the engine starts
and warms up.
The engine/equipment may be operated during
the warm-up period, but it may be necessary to
leave the choke partially on until the engine
warms up.
4. For a Warm Engine – Return choke to off position
as soon as engine starts.
Stopping
1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO driven
attachments.
2. For Carbureted Engines Without A Shutdown
Solenoid: Move the throttle to the slow or low
idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for
30-60 seconds; then stop the engine.
For Carbureted Engines Equipped With A
Shutdown Solenoid: Position the throttle control
somewhere between half and full throttle; then
stop the engine.
For EFI Engines: Move the throttle to the slow or
idle position; turn key off to stop engine.
Battery
A 12 volt battery is normally used. Refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this engine
powers for specific battery requirements.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the
engine, recharge the battery (see page 15).
Operating
Angle of Operation
This engine will operate continuously at angles up to
20°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at
the “F” mark on the dipstick.
Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers. Because of equipment design or
application, there may be more stringent restrictions
regarding the angle of operation.