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WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause severe
injury.
Stay away while engine is in
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
Refer to operating instructions of equipment
this engine powers for speci
fi
c starting
instructions.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
1. Use proper oil for temperature expected.
2. Disengage all possible external loads.
3. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade
fuel has higher volatility to improve starting.
Stopping
1. If possible, remove load by disengaging all
PTO driven attachments.
2. Position throttle control between half and full
throttle; stop engine.
Angle of Operation
Refer to operating instructions of equipment
this engine powers. Do not operate this engine
exceeding maximum angle of operation; see
speci
fi
cation table. Engine damage could result
from insuf
fi
cient lubrication.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to
increase maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void
warranty.
High Altitude Operation
This engine may require a high altitude
carburetor kit to ensure correct engine
operation at altitudes above 4000 ft.
(1219 meters). To obtain high altitude kit
information or to
fi
nd a Kohler authorized dealer
visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444
(U.S. and Canada).
This engine should be operated in its original
con
fi
guration below 4000 ft. (1219 meters) as
damage may occur if high altitude carburetor kit
is installed and operated below 4000 ft. (1219
meters).
