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NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility
to improve starting. Do not use gasoline le
over from summer.
4. Electric Start Models: Be sure the baery is in
good condition. A warm baery has much more
starting capacity than a cold baery.
Starting
See Figures
6
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7
,
8
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9
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10
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11
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and
never run the engine in a closed
building or conned area.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death
if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the
engine in a closed building or conned area.
1. Turn the fuel shut-o valve (A) to the ON
position. See Figure 6.
2. For a Cold Engine – Place the throle control (A)
midway between the SLOW and FAST positions.
See Figure 7. Place the choke control (A) into the
ON position. See Figure 8.
For a Warm Engine (Normal Operating
Temperatures) – Place the throle control (A)
midway between the SLOW and FAST positions.
A warm engine usually does not require the
choke on. See Figure 7.
NOTE: The choke position for starting may vary
depending upon temperature and other
factors. Once engine is running and warm,
turn choke to OFF position (A). See Figure 9.
3. Start the engine as follows:
For Retractable Start Engine – Turn engine On/
O switch (A) to the ON position. See Figure 10.
SLOWLY pull the starter handle (A) until just
past compression – STOP! Return starter handle,
and pull rmly with a smooth, steady motion
to start. Pull the handle straight out to avoid
excessive rope wear from the starter rope guide.
See Figure 11.
NOTE: Extend the starting rope periodically and
check its condition. If the rope is frayed,
have it replaced immediately by your Kohler
Engine Service Center.
4. Gradually return the choke control to the OFF
position (A) aer the engine starts and warms up.
See Figure 9.
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.
Stopping
See Figures
12
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13
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14
1. If possible, remove the load.
2. Move the throle control (A) to the SLOW or
LOW idle position. Allow the engine to run at
idle for 30–60 seconds. See Figure 12.
3. Turn On/O switch or key switch (A) to the OFF
position. Move throle to the STOP position if
equipped. See Figure 13.
4. Close the fuel shut-o valve (A). See Figure 14.
Operating
Angle of Operation
Continuous operation at angles up to 25° with 1/2-full
fuel tank. Before operation check oil level to ensure
crankcase oil level is correct. (Refer to Check Oil Level.)
Intermient operation, up to one minute at angles up
to 30° with 1/2-full fuel tank. Check oil level to ensure
crankcase oil level is correct. (Refer to Check Oil Level.)
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.
NOTE: Do not operate this engine continuously
at angles exceeding 25° in any direction,
because engine damage could result from
insucient lubrication.
Cooling
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating
or just aer stopping.
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To
prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine
is running, or immediately aer it is turned o. Never operate
the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
NOTE: If debris builds up on the recoil starter
screen or other cooling areas, stop the engine
immediately and clean. Operating the engine
with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling
areas can cause extensive damage due to
overheating. (Refer to Clean Air Intake/Cooling
Areas.)
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the recoil starter
screen, cooling ns, and other external surfaces of the
engine are kept clean at all times.
Before each season of operation, clean the cooling
ns and external surfaces as necessary. Reinstall the
blower housing and other cooling shrouds.