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Summary of Contents for COMMAND 20-25 HP

Page 1: ...1 COMMAND 20 25 HP OWNER S MANUAL HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT LP Gas Fueled or Dual Fueled LP Gas Gasoline OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...e of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is ignored NOTE Note is used to notify people of installation operation or maintenance information that is...

Page 3: ...k 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 th...

Page 4: ...y 500 hours to remove the accumulated deposits Dual fueled engines can use conventional oil without requiring special additional valve service Oil Type Use high quality oil of API American Petroleum I...

Page 5: ...ers 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 part...

Page 6: ...2 Disengage all possible external loads 3 Be sure the battery is in good condition A warm battery has much more starting capacity than a cold battery Engine Identification Numbers When ordering parts...

Page 7: ...t of fuel Turn off ignition switch If engine will not be restarted for some time also close fuel valve at LPG tank c To stop the engine from gasoline operation it should be running between half and fu...

Page 8: ...ng or immediately after it is turned off Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed Engine Speed NOTE Do not tamper with the governor setting to increase the maximum engine speed Ove...

Page 9: ...el below the L mark or over the F mark on the dipstick 1 Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty dirty conditions 2 Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this...

Page 10: ...fill cap and tighten securely Reinstall dipstick NOTE To prevent extensive engine wear or damage always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase Never operate the engine with the oil level below...

Page 11: ...this area clean Also check for loose or damaged components Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components NOTE Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfilte...

Page 12: ...Check Spark Plugs Every 100 hours of operation remove the spark plugs check condition and reset the gap or replace with new plugs as necessary Every 300 hours or annually replace the spark plugs Repla...

Page 13: ...mpliance with government emission standards the regulator is preset at the factory to provide the proper supply of fuel No adjustment or resetting of regulator is to be made All service relating to th...

Page 14: ...l capacity An air space must be present in the tank to allow fuel to expand Make sure the air cleaner element is clean and all air cleaner components are fastened securely Check for loose kinked or cr...

Page 15: ...tely in an area designated for safe LPG tank storage On dual fuel units the gasoline fuel system must be completely emptied or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration I...

Page 16: ...nd click on SALES AND SERVICES to use the locator function consult your Yellow Pages or telephone 1 800 544 2444 ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 KOHLER CO FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISS...

Page 17: ...if equipped Gaseous fuel regulator if equipped Exhaust manifold if equipped Electronic control unit if equipped Catalytic muffler if equipped Carburetor or fuel injection system Fuel metering valve if...

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Page 20: ...ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U S AND CANADA CALL 1 800 544 2444 LITHO IN U S A FORM NO 24 590 03 ISSUED 12 04 REVISED MAILED...

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