Kohler 1.4BEOR-12V, Operation

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TP-6687 9/10 27 Section 5 General Maintenance
8. Disconnect the oil pressure switch. See Figure 5-9.
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1. Oil pressure switch
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Front View of Unit
Figure 5-9 Oil Pressure Switch Location
9. Loosen and remove the two screws and remove
the oil filter cover. Make sure the oil filter cover
gasket is intact and replace if it is damaged. See
Figure 5-10 and Figure 5-11.
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1. Screw 2. Oil filter cover
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Front View of Unit
Figure 5-10 Oil Filter Location
1. Oil filter cover
gasket
2. Oil filter 3. Oil filter cover
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Figure 5-11 Removing Oil Filter Cover
Note: DO NOT pollute the environment. Dispose
of used engine oil and other contaminants in
a safe, approved manner.
10. Remove the used oil filter and replace with a new
filter. See Figure 5-12.
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1. Oil filter
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Figure 5-12 Removing Oil Filter
11. Replace the oil filter cover with its gasket placed
correctly and tighten it using the two screws.
12. Reconnect the oil pressure switch.
13. Using a funnel, pour enough oil into the tank
through the upper opening.
14. Remove the oil dipstick to check the oil level. The
right oil level is close to, but not above, the MAX
mark.
15. After filling with oil, replace the dipstick, insert and
screw on the oil fill cap, and correctly replace the
top and front access panels of the power unit
enclosure, locking them with the supplied plastic
key.