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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ECV630 ECV749 Vertical Crankshaft ...

Page 2: ...tion or maintenance information that is important but not hazard related Congratulations on your purchase of a Kohler Engine Every part every component every system on a KOHLER engine is guided by our exclusive Performance Engineering philosophy To operate on the leading edge of innovation To push the boundaries of cleaner more efficient engines To manufacture the highest performing most reliable ...

Page 3: ...on monoxide is odorless colorless and can cause death if inhaled Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes and never run the engine in a closed building or confined area 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 ...

Page 4: ...des the Engine Compliance Period in hours associated with the category descriptor which may be found on the certification label Refer to certification label for engine displacement Exhaust Emission Control System for models ECV630 ECV650 ECV680 ECV730 ECV740 ECV749 is EM O2S ECM MPI for U S EPA California and Europe EPA Category A 1000 hours CARB Extended 500 hours Oil Recommendations Using the pr...

Page 5: ... Other gasoline ether blends are not approved Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers Pre Start Checklist 1 Check oil level Add oil if low Do not overfill NOTE Engines are shipped without oil Do not start engine with no or low oil This will cause damage to the engine and will not be covered under warranty 2 Check fuel level Add fuel if low 3 ...

Page 6: ... the engine recharge the battery Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions Operating Angle of Operation This engine will operate continuously at angles up to 25 Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at the F mark on the dipstick Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers Because of equipment design or application there may be more stringent restrictions...

Page 7: ... under severe conditions Check oil cooler fins clean as necessary if equipped Weekly or Every 150 Hours Check filter minder 4 Inspect air filter paper element and inlet screen area 4 Every 200 Hours Replace fuel filter 1 Clean set gap or replace spark plug and set gap Change oil filter Annually or Every 300 Hours Replace heavy duty air cleaner element and check inner element 1 Annually or Every 50...

Page 8: ...al ordinances Change Oil Change oil after every 100 hours of operation more frequently under severe conditions Refill with oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades Table See Figure 2 Change the oil while the engine is still warm The oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities Make sure the engine is level when filling checking or changing the oil Change the oil as follows 1 To keep di...

Page 9: ...ed with an optional oil cooler Inspect and clean oil cooler every 100 hours of operation more frequently under severe conditions Oil cooler must be kept free of debris To service the oil cooler clean the outside of fins with a brush See Figure 7 Remove the hardware holding the cooler unit to the blower housing Clean the inside of the cooler with a brush After cleaning reinstall the oil cooler to t...

Page 10: ...ure with the retaining clips See Figure 1 Clean Air Intake Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling make sure the fixed guard cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Rein...

Page 11: ...and safety equipment General The precision components inside the fuel pump module are not serviceable DO NOT attempt to open the fuel pump module Damage to the components will result and the warranty will be void Because the fuel pump module is not serviceable the engines are equipped with a special 10 micron EFI fuel filter to prevent harmful contamination from entering the module See Figure 1 If...

Page 12: ...ors are properly secured Check that a good 12 volt battery is being used and is fully charged Check that fuses are not burned out If so then replace If these checks do not correct the problem or the MIL remains on further diagnosis and servicing by an authorized Kohler Engine Service Center is necessary Adjustment Throttle Body Low Idle Speed RPM is the only adjustment that can be made All other f...

Page 13: ...t first may seem too obvious to be considered For example a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures Have your Kohler Engine Service Center do this work Possible Cause Problem No Fuel Imp...

Page 14: ...but do not connect the plug leads Crank the engine two or three revolutions 5 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 place Parts Ordering The engine Specification Model and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Center These numbers are found on...

Page 15: ... Compression Ratio 8 8 1 9 1 1 Weight kg lbs 46 102 46 102 Oil Capacity L U S qt 1 9 2 1 9 2 Exhaust Emission Control System EM O2S ECM MPI for U S EPA California and Europe Horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940 Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling fuel pump etc applica...

Page 16: ...transmissions power drive 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...

Page 17: ...er 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 neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications c For warra...

Page 18: ...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...

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