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Operating
Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your
Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local laws
and statutes regarding engine spark arrestor muffler
requirements.
Angle of Operation
This engine will operate continuously at angles up to
30° in any direction. Check oil level to assure
crankcase oil level is at the “F” mark.
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 30° 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.
WARNING: Rope Starting Pulley is not a
Drive Pulley!
Do not use backup rope starting pulley as a drive
pulley. Using starting pulley as a drive could loosen
flywheel fastener, resulting in bodily harm.
Maintenance Instructions
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
3
250 hours when leaded gasoline is used and/or multiviscosity oil is used.
4
Twice daily on commercial use.
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.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Maintenance Required
Frequency
As Specified
on pages 8 & 9
• Change oil.
• Change oil filter.
• Replace air cleaner element
1
.
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
Every 100 Hours
• Have bendix starter drive serviced².
• Have valve and tappet clearance checked
2
.
• Have cylinder heads serviced
2,3
.
• Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas
1
.
Every 50 Hours
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
• Fill fuel tank.
• Check oil level
4
.
• Check air cleaner for dirty¹, loose, or damaged parts.
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary¹.
• Service precleaner element¹.
Every 25 Hours
Annually or
Every 500 Hours
• Replace fuel filter.
Every 200 Hours
