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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.
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 is cool
so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
2. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/
dipstick before removing it.
3. Pull and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil
off. Reinsert the dipstick and push firmly into
place. See Figure 6.
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
Figure 6. Checking Oil Level.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
The oil level should be up to, but not over, the “F”
mark on the dipstick. See Figure 7.
Removing
Dipstick
Dipstick Seated
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
Maintenance RequiredFrequency
• Fill fuel tank.
• Check oil level.
• Check air cleaner for dirty¹, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary¹.
Every 2 Months
or 25 Hours
• Service precleaner element¹ (if equipped).
• Service air cleaner element¹ (if not equipped with precleaner).
• Replace air cleaner element¹ (if equipped with precleaner).
• Change oil and filter (refer to Viscosity Table, Page 4, based on seasonal
temperatures).
• Remove blower housing and clean cooling areas.
• Check that all fasteners are in place and components are properly secured.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Have bendix starter drive serviced².
• Have valve lash checked/adjusted².
Every 200 Hours
Annually or
Every 100 Hours
Every 500 Hours
• Replace spark plug.
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
Every 2 Years or
200 Hours
Every 200 to 400 Hours
• Clean combustion chamber².