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Safety Precautions

To insure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their meaning.

Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manual

contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that 

can

 cause 

severe

 personal injury,

death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence 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

important but not hazard-related.

For Your Safety!

These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in

injury to yourself and others.

Engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

California

Proposition 65 Warning

Explosive Fuel can cause fires and

severe burns.

Stop engine before filling fuel tank.

WARNING

Explosive Fuel!

Gasoline is extremely flammable

and 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.

Rotating Parts can cause severe

injury.

Stay away while engine is in

operation.

WARNING

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 can cause severe burns.

Do not touch engine while operating

or just after stopping.

WARNING

Hot Parts!

Engine components can get

extremely hot from operation. To

prevent severe burns, do not touch

these areas while the engine is

running–or immediately after it is

turned off. Never operate the engine

with heat shields or guards

removed.

Electrical Shock can cause injury.

Do not touch wires while engine is

running.

CAUTION

Electrical Shock!

Never touch electrical wires or

components while the engine is

running. They can be sources of

electrical shock.

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Summary of Contents for Command Pro 10

Page 1: ...COMMAND PRO CS SERIES4 12 HP HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT OWNER S MANUAL All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...e before filling fuel tank WARNING Explosive Fuel Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Store gasoline only in approved containers in well ventilated unoccupied buildin...

Page 3: ...ries 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 vapo...

Page 4: ...ther than service class SG SH SJ or higher oil or extending oil change intervals longer than recommended can cause engine damage A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API service class and...

Page 5: ...clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher In countries using the Research method it should be 90 octane minimum Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves les...

Page 6: ...more starting capacity than a cold battery 5 Use fresh winter grade fuel NOTE Winter grade gasoline has a higher volatility to improve starting Do not use gasoline left over from summer Starting 1 Tur...

Page 7: ...gine with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling areas can cause extensive damage due to overheating WARNING Hot Parts Engine components can get extremely hot from operation To prevent severe burns d...

Page 8: ...ace if necessary 1 Every 25 Hours Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows 1 Make...

Page 9: ...3 Reinstall the drain plug Make sure it is tightened to 17 6 N m 13 ft lb torque 4 Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type up to the point of overflowing the filler neck Refer to Oil Type o...

Page 10: ...per Element Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions replace the paper element 1 Remove the outer cover of the air cleaner assembly and access the element prec...

Page 11: ...d other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged c...

Page 12: ...n 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 ba...

Page 13: ...nvironmental safety One of two configurations will be used determined by the engine model involved Every 100 hours of operation remove and clean or replace the muffler screen and or spark arrestor fol...

Page 14: ...made only after the engine has warmed up The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel to air mixture to the engine under all operating conditions The high idle mixture is set at the factory...

Page 15: ...re fastened securely If after checking the items listed above the engine is hard to start runs roughly or stalls at low idle speed it may be necessary to adjust or service the carburetor Adjust Carbur...

Page 16: ...ring The engine Specification Model 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...

Page 17: ...repair at Kohler Co Kohler Wisconsin 53044 or at a service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to defec...

Page 18: ...epairs the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co service center as soon as a problem exists Call 1 800 544 2444 or access our web site at www kohlerengines com for the names of the nearest service c...

Page 19: ...AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine Kohler Co recommends that all receipts and records covering the performance of regular maintenance be...

Page 20: ...ES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U S AND CANADA CALL 1 800 544 2444 ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO TP 2494 ISSUED 8 98 REVISED 8 01 MAILED All manuals and user guides at all gui...

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