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High Altitude Operation
This engine may require a high altitude carburetor kit to ensure correct engine operation at
altitudes above 4000 ft. (1219 meters). To obtain high altitude kit information or to
fi
nd a Kohler
authorized dealer KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
This engine should be operated in its original con
fi
guration below 4000 ft. (1219 meters) as
damage may occur if high altitude carburetor kit is installed and operated below 4000 ft. (1219
meters).
Carburetor Icing
NOTE: Running engine with cover positioned for cold weather operation in normal conditions can
damage engine.
Carburetor icing can take place when certain combinations of temperature and humidity exist.
Result of carburetor icing is rough running at idle or low speed as well as black or white smoke.
To reduce likelihood of carburetor icing, air cleaner cover can be rotated to draw warmer air from
muf
fl
er side. For cold weather operation, position air cleaner cover with snow
fl
ake decal out.
For normal operation, position air cleaner cover with sun decal out.
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Before 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 and ground spark
plug lead(s) before servicing.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed
by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
Maintenance Schedule
After
fi
rst 5 Hours
●
Change oil.
Every 50 Hours
●
Change oil in 2:1 with Clutch Reduction System (CH270, CH395, CH440).
Every 50 Hours or Annually
●
Service/replace Quad-Clean
™
precleaner.
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
●
Clean low-pro
fi
le air cleaner element.
●
Change oil.
●
Clean cooling areas.
Every 200 Hours
●
Replace Quad-Clean
™
air cleaner element.
Every 300 Hours
●
Replace low-pro
fi
le air cleaner element.
●
Check fuel
fi
lters (tank outlet
fi
lter and in-line
fi
lter) and clean or replace if needed (if equipped).
●
Change oil in 6:1 Reduction System (CH270).
Every 300 Hours²
●
Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
Every 500 Hours or Annually¹
●
Replace spark plug and set gap.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
