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Summary of Contents for Command PRO CH18

Page 1: ...0WNER s MANUAL COMMAND S R S CHW 24 CH730 740 HOREONUL CRANKSHAFT 60 RUN ...

Page 2: ... in well ventilated unoccupiedbuildings 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 a WARNING Rotating Parts can cause severe injury Stay away while engine is in operation Rotating ...

Page 3: ...k will occur at the ground cable terminal which could cause an explosionif hydrogen gas or gasoline vapors are present Congratulations You have selected a fine four cycle twin 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 desi...

Page 4: ...tick Air Cleaner Oil Fill Side Oil Drain Plugs igure I Typical CommandHorizontal Shaft Engine CH18 25 CH730 740 Oil anifold Coil lnjecta 1 Rectifier Regulafor Figure 2 CH26 CommandHorizontal Shaft Engine 4 ...

Page 5: ...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 WARNING Explosive Fuel General Recornmendations Purchase gasoline in small quantitiesand store in clean approvedcontainers A container with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouringspout is recomme...

Page 6: ...m for model CH26 is EM 02S ECM MFI Model Designation Model CH20S for example C designates Command engine H designates horizontalcrankshaft and 20 designates horsepower Some model numbers CH730 use the approximate displacement rather than horsepower A letter suffix designates a specific version as follows Suffix Designates S Electric Start ST Electric StarVRetractableStart QS Quiet ModeVElectric St...

Page 7: ...r battery refer to Battery on this page See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for service assistance CarburetedEngines Only 3 4 For a Cold Engine Gradually return the choke control to the off position after the engine starts and warms up The engine equipment may be operated during the warm up period but it may be necessaryto leave the choke partially on until the engine warms up For a Warm Engine ...

Page 8: ...ormed by an authorized Kohler service outlet a WARNING AccidentalStarts DisabHng engine Accidenta staHingcan cause severe injury or death Before working on the engine or equipment disable the engine as follows I Disconnect the spark plug lead 2 Disconnectnegative battery cable from battery Maintenance Required Fill fuel tank Check oil level Check air cleaner for dirty loose or damaged parts Check ...

Page 9: ...TE Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH US and is maintainedup to the F mark on the dipstick This includes engines equipped with Oil SentryTM Change Oil and Filter Service Oil Cooler Change Oil Change oil after every 100hours of operation more frequently under severe conditions Refill with service class SG SH SJ or higher oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table Figure 3 on page 5 ...

Page 10: ...op pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material 5 Put a drop of oil on your fingertip and wipe it on the rubber gasket 6 Installthe replacementoil filter to the filter adapter or oil cooler Turn the oil filter clockwise untilthe rubber gasket contactsthe filter adapter or oil cooler then tighten the filter an additio...

Page 11: ... cover nut element cover and paper element with precleaner 4 5 6 7 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 elements carefully do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged When servicing the air cleaner check the air cleaner base Make sure it is secured and not ben...

Page 12: ...ke sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or pluggedcoolingfins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating Cleanout kits 25 755 20 S black or 25 755 21 S gold allow inspectionand cleanout of the cooling fins without removingthe blower housing Ignition System CarburetedEngines Use an electronic Capacitive ...

Page 13: ...s are equipped with an in line fuel filter Periodicallyinspect the filter and replacewhen dirty Always use genuine Kohler parts EFI Engines A special high volume high pressure filter with greater filtration capabilities and internal surface area is used See Figure 15 Fuel Filter Figure 15 EFI Fuel Filter and Line Replacement is recommended every 1500 hours or more frequently under extremely dusty ...

Page 14: ...e standard low idle speed is 1200 RPM 3 If proper operation is not restored after adjusting the low idle speed carburetor servicing by an authorized Kohler Engine Service Dealer may be required Electronic Fuel Injection EFI System The EFI system is a complete electronically controlled fuel management system designed to deliver a precisely controlled fuel flow under all operating conditions The ele...

Page 15: ... be made the engine must be at operating temperature air cleaner in place and check engine light must be off no fault codes present 1 Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up 2 Place the throttle control into the id1e or slow position 3 Turn the low idle speed adjusting screw in or out and check RPM with a tachometer See Figure 17 Adiustina Screw I Figure 17 EFI Thr...

Page 16: ...s insist on genuine Kohler parts All genuine Kohler parts meet strict standards for fit reliability and performance Major Repair Major repair information is available in Kohler Engine Service Manuals However major repair generally requiresthe attention of a trained mechanic and the use of special tools and equipment Your Kohler Engine Service Dealer has the facilities training and genuine Kohler r...

Page 17: ... write Kohler Co Attn Engine Warranty Service Dept Kohler Wisconsin 53044 ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 530 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES The U S Environmental ProtectionAgency EPA the CaliforniaAir Resources Board CARB and Kohler Co are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your smal...

Page 18: ...metering valve if equipped Crankcase breather Fuel pressure regulator EFI Systems Ignition module s with high tension lead Spark advance module if equipped Oxygen speed throttle position and temperature sensors if equipped Electroniccontrol unit if equipped Fuel injectors EFI Systems Air filter fuel filter and spark plugs only to first scheduled replacement point LIMITATIONS This Emission Control ...

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Page 20: ...OR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN US AND CANADA CALL 1 800 544 2444 60 1 1 0RUN ENGINE DIVISION KOHLER CO KOHLER WISCONSIN 53044 I FORM NO TP 2474 H I ISSUED 12 94 I REVISED 12 01 MAILED LITHO IN U S A ...

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