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California Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known 

to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other 

reproductive harm.

 

WARNING

Explosive Fuel 

can cause 

fi

 res 

and severe 

burns.
Do not 

fi

 ll fuel 

tank while 

engine is hot or 

running.

Gasoline is extremely 

fl

 ammable and its vapors 

can explode if ignited. 

Store gasoline only in 

approved containers, in 

well ventilated, unoccupied 

buildings, away from sparks 

or 

fl

 ames. Spilled fuel 

could ignite if it comes in 

contact with hot parts or 

sparks from ignition. Never 

use gasoline as a cleaning 

agent.

 

WARNING

Hot Parts can 

cause severe 

burns.
Do not touch 

engine while 

operating or just 

after stopping.

Never operate engine with 

heat shields or guards 

removed.

 

WARNING

Rotating Parts 

can cause 

severe injury.
Stay away while 

engine is in 

operation.

Keep hands, feet, hair, 

and clothing away from all 

moving 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.

Before working on engine or 

equipment, disable engine 

as follows: 1) Disconnect 

spark plug lead(s). 2) 

Disconnect negative (–) 

battery cable from battery. 

 

WARNING

Carbon 

Monoxide can 

cause severe 

nausea, fainting 

or death.
Avoid inhaling 

exhaust fumes.

Engine exhaust gases 

contain poisonous carbon 

monoxide. Carbon 

monoxide is odorless, 

colorless, and can cause 

death if inhaled.

Safety Precautions

 

 WARNING: 

A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.

 

 CAUTION: 

A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.

NOTE:  is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.

 

CAUTION

Electrical Shock 

can cause injury.
Do not touch 

wires while 

engine is 

running.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals known to State of California to 

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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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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