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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT CV18 CV26 CV620 CV750 COMMAND ...

Page 2: ...s can get extremely hot from operation To prevent severe burns do not touch these areas while the engine isrunning orimmediatelyafteritis turned off Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed For Your Safety These precautions should be followed at all times Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others To ensure safe operation please read the f...

Page 3: ...f 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 Safety Precautions Cont Congratulations You have selected a fine four cycle twin cylinder air cooled engine Kohler designs...

Page 4: ... Housing Figure 1 Typical Command Vertical Shaft Carbureted Engine Oil Fill Dipstick Oil Cooler Ignition Coil Fuel Injector Throttle Body Intake Manifold Fuel Injector Ignition Coil Figure 2 Typical Command Vertical Shaft EFI Engine Oil Filter Engine Identification Label Fuel Pump Oil Cooler Air Cleaner ...

Page 5: ...ot parts or sparks from ignition Do not start the engine near spilled fuel Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent General Recommendations Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean approved containers A container with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is recommended Such a container is easier to handle and helps eliminate spillage during refueling Do not use gasoli...

Page 6: ...aced 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 The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and CARB emission requirements The...

Page 7: ...ifter leakdown during storage Run the engine for 5 minutes The noise will normally cease in the first minute If noise continues run the engine at mid throttle for 20 minutes If noise persists take the engine to your local Kohler Service outlet NOTE If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage the starter but does not keep running a false start engine rotation must be allowed to come to a c...

Page 8: ...cooling areas can cause extensive damage due to overheating See Clean Air Intake Cooling Area page 13 WARNING Hot Parts Engine components can get extremely hot from operation To prevent severe burns do not touch these areas while the engine isrunning orimmediatelyafteritisturnedoff Neveroperate the engine with heat shields or guards removed Engine Speed NOTE Do not tamper with the governor setting...

Page 9: ...ngines are equipped with an optional Oil Sentry oil pressure switch If the oil pressure drops below an acceptable level the Oil Sentry will either shut off the engine or activate a warning signal depending on the application NOTE Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up to the FULL mark on the dipstick This includes engines equipped with Oil Sentry Change Oil and Fil...

Page 10: ...ed on the blower housing see Figure 10 separate from the oil filter Inspect and clean oil cooler every 100 hours of operation more frequently under severe conditions Oil cooler must be kept free of debris Oil Drain Plug Oil Filter Oil Drain Plug 5 Reinstall the oil fill cap dipstick and tighten securely NOTE To prevent extensive engine wear or damage always maintain the proper oil level in the cra...

Page 11: ...new oil of the proper type to the FULL mark on the dipstick 9 Test run the engine to check for leaks Stop the engine allow a minute for the oil to drain down and recheck the level on the dipstick Make sure oil level is up to but not over the FULL mark on the dipstick Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element These engines are equipped with a replaceable high density paper air cleaner element Most...

Page 12: ...the element to prevent debris from getting in the engine when element is removed 3 Remove the element cover wing nut element cover and paper element with precleaner Separate the precleaner from the element and service as necessary 4 Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air as this will damage the element Replace a dirty bent or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element Handle new e...

Page 13: ...sealing surfaces are bent or damaged 5 Check all parts for wear cracks or damage Replace any damaged components Main Element Inner Element Figure 15 Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Assembly Clean Air Intake Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extreme...

Page 14: ...r more frequently under extremely dusty or dirty conditions When replacement is necessary always use genuine Kohler parts Figure 16 Servicing Spark Plug Battery Charging WARNING 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 b...

Page 15: ...e 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 If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut off valve make sure it is open If the engine is equipped with an in line fuel filter make sure it is clean and unobstructed Replace the filter if necessary KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN USA EMI...

Page 16: ... fuel needle the low idle speed must not exceed 1200 RPM 75 RPM 5 Low Idle Fuel Needle Setting Place the throttle into the idle or slow position Turn the low idle fuel adjusting needle in slowly until engine speed decreases and then back out approximately 3 4 to 1 turn to obtain the best low speed performance 6 Recheck the idle speed using a tachometer Readjust the speed as necessary Models with G...

Page 17: ...PM Adjustment 1 Low Idle Speed RPM 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 to the equipment manufacturer s recommendations The low idle speed for basic engines is 1200 RPM To en...

Page 18: ...ler parts Make sure all connections to sensors ECU and fuel injectors are properly secured Make sure a good 12 volt battery is being used and is fully charged If these checks do not correct the problem or the MIL remains on further diagnosis and servicing by an authorized Kohler Engine Dealer is necessary Adjustment EFI Throttle Body Low Idle Speed RPM is the only adjustment that can be made All o...

Page 19: ...n the engine until the tank and fuel system are empty 4 Remove the spark plugs Add one tablespoon of engine oil into each spark plug hole Install plugs but do not connect the plug leads Crank the engine two or three revolutions 5 On units with EFI engines disconnect the negative battery cable or use a battery minder trickle charger while the unit is in storage 6 Store the engine in a clean dry pla...

Page 20: ...27 20 9 28 22 4 30 Compression Ratio 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 4 1 Weight kg lb 43 94 43 94 43 94 43 94 47 105 Oil Capacity w filter approximate determined by oil filter and oil cooler used 1 6 1 8 L 1 7 1 9 U S qt Lubrication Full Pressure w full Flow Filter Exhaust Emission Control System for models CV18 CV620 CV20 CV640 CV23 CV675 CV680 CV730 CV740 CV750 is EM Exhaust Emission Control System fo...

Page 21: ...e assemblies and batteries unless supplied or installed by Kohler Co These are subject to the warranties if any of their manufacturers KOHLER CO AND OR THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND including but not limited to labor costs or transportation charges in connection with the repair or replacement of defective parts IMPLIED OR STATUT...

Page 22: ...ance of the required maintenance listed in the owner s manual Kohler Co recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine but Kohler Co cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to assure that all scheduled maintenance was performed b Be aware however that Kohler Co may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse ne...

Page 23: ...ot conforming to Kohler Co specifications that adversely affect performance and or durability and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Kohler Co b replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point c consequential damages such as loss of time inconvenience loss of use of the...

Page 24: ...LITHO IN U S A FORMNO 24 590 02 B ISSUED 11 04 REVISED 9 08 ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 FOR SALESAND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U S AND CANADA CALL 1 800 544 2444 KohlerEngines com ...

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