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Oil Recommendations
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent
oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher
are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air
temperature at time of operation as shown in
table below.
°F -20
0
20
32 40
60
50
80
100
°C -30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
5W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, never run engine with oil level
below or above operating range
indicator on dipstick (C).
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fill plug/dipstick
(C) areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick (C); wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick (C) into tube; rest on oil fill
neck; turn counterclockwise until cap drops
down to lowest point of thread leads; do not
thread cap onto tube.
a. Remove dipstick (C); check oil level.
Level should be at top of indicator on
dipstick (C).
or
b. Remove oil fill plug (C). Level should be
up to point of overflowing filler neck.
3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overflowing
filler neck.
4. Reinstall dipstick (C) or oil fill plug (C) and
tighten securely.
Change Oil
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick (C) and
oil drain plug (H).
2. Remove oil drain plug (H) and oil fill cap/
dipstick (C). Drain oil completely.
3. Reinstall oil drain plug (H). Torque to 13 ft. lb.
(17.6 N·m).
Maintenance Instructions
All maintenance operations are to be carried out as described in maintenance table. Their
frequency is given for your information, for pumps operating with fuel or oil in accordance with
specifications given in this manual.
If pump is used under extreme conditions, reduce interval between maintenance operations.
Maintenance Schedule
After first 5 Hours
● Change oil.
Every 50 Hours or Annually
● Service/replace dual-element precleaner.
Every 100 Hours or Annually
1
● Clean low-profile air cleaner element.
● Replace dual-element air cleaner element.
● Change oil.
● Clean cooling areas.
● Clean spark arrestor (if equipped).
● Replace fuel filter (if equipped)
Every 100 Hours
2
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
● Have combustion chamber decarbonized.
Every 125 Hours or Annually
1
● Replace spark plug and set gap.
Every 200 Hours
2
● Replace fuel line.
Every 300 Hours
● Replace low-profile air cleaner element.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this vehicle.
