1.5
Section 1
Safety and General Information
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Storage
If the engine will be out of service for 30 days or more,
use the following storage procedure.
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. Avoid
spraying water at the wiring harness or any of
the electrical components.
2. Change the oil and oil filter while the engine is
still warm from operation. See Changing Oil and
Oil Filter in Section 6.
3. The fuel system must be completely emptied, or
the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to
prevent deterioration. If you choose to use a
stabilizer, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations, and add the correct amount
for the capacity of the fuel system.
Periodic Maintenance Instructions
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.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run
the engine for 2 to 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the rest of the system. Close the fuel shut-off
valve when the unit is being stored or
transported.
To empty the system, run the engine until the
tank and the system are empty.
4. Remove the spark plugs and add one tablespoon
of engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install the
spark plugs, but do not connect the plug leads.
Crank the engine two or three revolutions.
5. Disconnect the battery or use a battery minder to
keep the battery charged during storage.
6. Store the engine in a clean, dry place.
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
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Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
• Replace inner air cleaner element.
Section 4
• Replace spark plugs.
Section 7
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
Seasonally or
Every 150 Hours
Every 200 Hours
Seasonally or
Every 300 Hours
Yearly or
Every 500 Hours
Every 600 Hours
Weekly
Frequency
Maintenance
Refer to:
• Fill fuel tank.
Section 5
• Check oil level.
Section 6
• Check air cleaner for dirty
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, loose, or damaged parts.
Section 4
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.
Section 4
• Check air cleaner element.
Section 4
• Replace fuel filter.
Section 5
• Change oil. Oil filter is recommended.
(More frequently under severe conditions.)
Section 6
• Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas
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.
Section 4
• Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary.
Section 6
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
Section 7
• Change oil filter.
Section 6
• Replace air cleaner element.
Section 4
• Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned
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.
Section 7
• Have crankshaft splines lubricated
2
.
• Check filter minder or air cleaner element.
Section 4
