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Troubleshooting
Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special
timing or adjustment procedures. This work should be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.
Possible Cause
Problem
No
Fuel
Improper
Fuel
Dirt In
Fuel
Line
Dirty
Debris
Screen
Incorrect
Oil Level
Engine
Overloaded
Dirty Air
Cleaner
Faulty
Spark
Plug
Will Not Start
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Hard Starting
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Stops Suddenly
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Lacks Power
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Operates Erratically
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Knocks or Pings
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Skips or Mis
fi
res
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Back
fi
res
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Overheats
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High Fuel
Consumption
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Engine Specifi cations
Model
Bore
Stroke Displacement
Oil Capacity
(Refi ll)
Spark Plug
Gap
Maximum Angle
of Operation
(@ full oil level)*
SV470
3.7 in.
(94 mm)
3.4 in.
(86 mm)
36.4 cu. in.
(597 cc)
1.6 U.S. qt.
1.5 L
0.03 in.
(0.76 mm)
25°
SV480
SV530
SV540
SV590
SV600
SV610
SV620
*Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insuf
fi
cient lubrication.
Additional speci
fi
cation information can be found in service manual at KohlerEngines.com.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models SV470-SV620 is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and
Europe.
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certi
fi
ed Power Ratings and per SAE J1940
& J1995 hp standards. Details on Certi
fi
ed Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
