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KohlerEngines.com

CH260, CH270, CH395, CH440
Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT:  Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before 

operating equipment. Refer to operating instruction of 

equipment that this engine powers.

 

Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any 

maintenance or service.

 

Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on 

KohlerEngines.com. Please review carefully as it provides you 

speci

fi

 c rights and obligations.

 

To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations, 

exhaust system backpressure may not exceed limits which can 

be found on KohlerEngines.com. Search by Model No., select 

Read More, then select Specs tab.

Record engine information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage.

Engine Model

Speci

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 cation

Serial Number

Purchase Date

EN

DA

DE

ESE

ESS

FRC

FRF

HR

ID

IT

KO

NL

PL

PT

RO

RU

SL

ZH

Summary of Contents for Comand PRO CH260

Page 1: ...ined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines com Please review carefully as it provides you specific rights and obligations To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations exhaust system...

Page 2: ...g parts to prevent injury Never operate engine with covers shrouds or guards removed WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death Disconnect and ground spark plug lead s before servicing...

Page 3: ...r Handle J Retractable Starter K Oil Drain Plug L Dipstick Oil Fill Plug M On Off Switch if equipped N Throttle Lever O Fuel Tank P Fuel Cap Q Low Profile Air Cleaner R Screw S Foam Element T 2 1 with...

Page 4: ...damage to starter 1 Turn fuel shut off valve to ON position if equipped 2 Turn engine on off switch to ON position if equipped 3 Start engine as follows Cold engine Place throttle control midway betwe...

Page 5: ...working on engine or equipment disable engine as follows 1 Disconnect spark plug lead s 2 Disconnect negative battery cable from battery Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death Disconnect a...

Page 6: ...nformation Reduction Systems if equipped Some engines are equipped with a gear reduction system Follow maintenance and oil change information specified in this section and maintenance schedule 2 1 Red...

Page 7: ...s and severe burns Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Store gasoline only in approved containers in well ventila...

Page 8: ...e and allow to air dry 4 Lightly oil foam element with new engine oil squeeze out excess oil 5 Reinstall foam element into base 6 Reinstall cover and secure with screw Breather Tube Ensure both ends o...

Page 9: ...rol System for models CH260 CH270 CH395 CH440 is EM for U S EPA California and Europe Any and all horsepower hp references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 J1995 hp standards De...

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