7
WARNING: 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.
For an Electric Start Engine –
Activate the
starter switch. Release the switch as soon as the
engine starts.
Stopping
1. If possible, remove the load.
2. Move the throttle control to the
“slow”
or
“low”
idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for
30-60 seconds.
3. Move the throttle control to the
“slow”
position.
Turn key switch or on/off switch to
‘‘off’’
position.
4. Close fuel shut-off valve.
Battery
A 12 volt battery is normally used. Refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this engine
powers for specific battery requirements.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the
engine, recharge the battery (see page 12).
Operating
Angle of Operation
This engine will operate continuously at angles up
to 20°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil is up to
the point of overfilling the filler neck.
Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers. Because of equipment design or
application, there may be more stringent restrictions
regarding the angle of operation.
NOTE: Do not operate this engine continuously at
angles exceeding 20° in any direction. Engine
damage could result from insufficient
lubrication.
Cooling
NOTE: If debris builds up on the grass screen or
other cooling air intake areas, stop the engine
immediately and clean. Operating the engine
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, 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.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting to
increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty.
Figure 8. Electric Start Engine Starter Switch.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60 second
cool down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these
guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to
disengage the starter but does not keep
running (a false start), the engine rotation
must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the
engine. If the start is engaged while the
flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion and
flywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in
damage to the starter.
If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off
starter immediately. Do not make further attempts to
start the engine until the condition is corrected. Do not
jump start using another battery (refer to "Battery").
See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for trouble
analysis.
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 necessary to leave
the choke partially on until the engine warms up.
Off
On
Start
