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Safety Precautions (Cont.)

Lethal Exhaust Gases!

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is odorless,

colorless, and can cause death if

inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust

fumes, and never run the engine in

a closed building or confined area.

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.

Explosive Gas!

Batteries produce explosive

hydrogen gas while being charged.

To prevent a fire or explosion,

charge batteries only in well

ventilated areas. Keep sparks, open

flames, and other sources of ignition

away from the battery at all times.

Keep batteries out of the reach of

children. Remove all jewelry when

servicing batteries.

Before disconnecting the negative

(-) ground cable, make sure all

switches are OFF. If ON, a spark will

occur at the ground cable terminal

which could cause an explosion if

hydrogen gas or gasoline vapors

are present.

Congratulations –

 You have selected a fine four-cycle, single cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long

life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine…making a Kohler engine dependable…dependability you

can count on. Here are some reasons why:

• Efficient overhead valve design and full pressure lubrication provide maximum power, torque, and reliability

under all operating conditions.

• Dependable, maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time.

• Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark

plug, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.

• Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinder liner and camshaft) are made from precision

formulated cast iron. Because the cylinder liner can be rebored, these engines can last even longer.

• Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service

support is just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.

To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.

Accidental Starts can cause severe

injury or death.

Disconnect and ground spark plug

lead before servicing.

WARNING

Carbon Monoxide can cause

severe nausea, fainting or death.

Do not operate engine in closed or

confined area.

WARNING

WARNING

Explosive Gas can cause fires and

severe acid burns.

Charge battery only in a well

ventilated area. Keep sources of

ignition away.

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Summary of Contents for Comand Series

Page 1: ...1 OWNER S MANUAL COMMAND SERIES CV11 CV12 5 CV13 CV14 CV15 CV16 CV460 CV490 VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...gine is hot or running since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition Do not start the engine near spilled fuel Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent Rotating Parts Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury Never operate the engine with covers shrouds or guards removed Hot Parts Engine components can get extremely...

Page 3: ...to each engine making a Kohler engine dependable dependability you can count on Here are some reasons why Efficient overhead valve design and full pressure lubrication provide maximum power torque and reliability under all operating conditions Dependable maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast easy starts time after time Kohler engines are easy to service All routine service areas like t...

Page 4: ... its vapors can explode if ignited Store gasoline only in approved containers in well ventilated unoccupied buildings away from sparks or flames Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition Do not start the engine near spilled fuel Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent Blower Housing Air ...

Page 5: ...roved as a fuel for Kohler engine Other gasoline ether blends are not approved Engine Identification Numbers When ordering parts or in any communication involving an engine always give the Model Specification and Serial Numbers of the engine The engine identification numbers appear on a decal affixed to the engine shrouding Include letter suffixes if there are any Figure 4 Engine Identification La...

Page 6: ...that the air cleaner components and all shrouds equipment covers and guards are in place and securely fastened Check that any clutches or transmissions are disengaged or placed in neutral This is especially important on equipment with hydrostatic drive The shift lever must be exactly in neutral to prevent resistance which could keep the engine from starting WARNING Lethal Exhaust Gases Engine exha...

Page 7: ...during the warm up period but it may be necessary to leave the choke partially on until the engine warms up Stopping 1 Remove the load by disengaging all PTO attachments 2a For engines without a shutdown solenoid Move the throttle to the slow or low idle position Allow the engine to run at idle for 30 60 seconds then stop the engine b For engines equipped with a shutdown solenoid Position the thro...

Page 8: ...engine is stopped level and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump 2 To keep dirt grass clippings etc out of the engine clean the area around the oil fill cap dipstick before removing it 3 Unthread and remove the oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube See Figure 6 Figure 6 Chec...

Page 9: ...ar or damage always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase Never operate the engine with the oil level below the L mark or over the F mark on the dipstick Oil Sentry Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil Sentry oil pressure switch If the oil pressure decreases below an acceptable level the Oil Sentry will either shut off the engine or activate a warning signal depending on the app...

Page 10: ...mark on the dipstick Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element This engine is equipped with a replaceable high density paper air cleaner element Most engines are also equipped with an oiled foam precleaner which surrounds the paper element See Figure 9 Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system Keep this area clea...

Page 11: ... grit Some grit could remain in the spark plug and enter the engine causing extensive wear and damage Service Paper Element Every 100 hours of operation replace the paper element if equipped with a precleaner Check every 25 hours of operation if not equipped with a precleaner More often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions 1 Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the cover Remove the wi...

Page 12: ...ng If engine troubles are experienced that appear to be fuel system related check the following areas before adjusting the carburetor Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean fresh gasoline Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and that it is operating properly Wire Gauge Ground Electrode Spark Plug Gap Figure 10 Servicing Spark Plug Battery Charging WARNING Explosive Gas Batteries p...

Page 13: ... is turned in lean Note the position of the needle Lean Rich Adjust to Midpoint Figure 12 Optimum Low Idle Fuel Setting 3 Low Idle Speed Setting Place the throttle control into the idle or slow position Set the low idle speed to 1200 RPM 75 RPM by turning the low idle speed adjusting screw in or out Check the speed using a tachometer NOTE The actual low idle speed depends on the application refer ...

Page 14: ...ts Ordering The engine Model Specification and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer These numbers are found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding Include letter suffixes if there are any See Engine Identification Numbers on page 5 Always insist on genuine Kohler parts All genuine Kohler parts meet strict s...

Page 15: ...Warranty Service Dept Kohler Wisconsin 53044 ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 KOHLER CO FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Kohler Co are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off road equ...

Page 16: ...r if equipped Carburetor or fuel injection system Fuel metering valve if equipped Fuel lines if equipped Spark advance module if equipped Air filter fuel filter and spark plugs only Crankcase breather to first scheduled replacement point LIMITATIONS This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following a repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect improper mai...

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