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KohlerEngines.com

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Maintenance Instructions

 

WARNING

Before working on engine or equipment, disable 

engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug 

lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable 

from battery. 

Accidental Starts can cause 

severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark 

plug lead(s) before servicing.

Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be 

performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed 

by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Engines without Precleaner

Engines with Precleaner

Before Every Use

Before Every Use

 ● Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfi ll.

 ● Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfi ll

 ● Check air cleaner for dirty, loose, or 

damaged parts.

 ● Check air cleaner for dirty, loose, or 

damaged parts.

 ● Check precleaner for dirty or torn material.

Every 25 Hours or Annually

1

Every 25 Hours or Annually

1

 ● Replace air cleaner element.

 ● Service/replace precleaner.

Every 50 Hours or Annually

1

Every 50 Hours or Annually

1

 ● Replace fuel fi lter (if equipped).

 ● Replace air cleaner element.
 ● Replace fuel fi lter (if equipped).

Every 100 Hours or Annually

Every 100 Hours or Annually

1

 ● Clean spark arrestor (if equipped).

 ● Clean spark arrestor (if equipped).

Every 125 Hours or Annually

Every 125 Hours or Annually

1

 ● Replace spark plug and set gap.

 ● Replace spark plug and set gap.

1

 Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.

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.

Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fi ll cap/dipstick 

areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off .

  a.  1/4 turn cap:  reinsert dipstick into tube; 

press completely down and turn 1/4 turn.

or

  b.  Threaded cap:  reinsert dipstick into 

tube; rest cap on tube, do not thread cap 

onto tube.

2. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level 

should be at top of indicator on dipstick.

3. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of 

indicator mark.

4. Reinstall and secure dipstick.

Summary of Contents for XTX Series

Page 1: ...outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines com Please review carefully as it provides your speci c rights and obligations To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations exhaust sy...

Page 2: ...ath Disconnect and ground spark plug lead s before servicing Before working on engine or equipment disable engine as follows 1 Disconnect spark plug lead s 2 Disconnect negative battery cable from bat...

Page 3: ...2 Check fuel level Add fuel if low Check fuel system components and lines for leaks 3 Check and clean cooling areas air intake areas and external surfaces of engine particularly after storage 4 Check...

Page 4: ...given altitude may increase its emissions decrease fuel e ciency and performance and result in damage to the engine Starting WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea fainting or death Avoid in...

Page 5: ...ipped Replace air cleaner element Replace fuel lter if equipped Every 100 Hours or Annually1 Every 100 Hours or Annually1 Clean spark arrestor if equipped Clean spark arrestor if equipped Every 125 Ho...

Page 6: ...and its vapors can explode if ignited Store gasoline only in approved containers in well ventilated unoccupied buildings away from sparks or ames Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with...

Page 7: ...to edges of base Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with knob or latches Breather Tube Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly connected Air Cooling WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns...

Page 8: ...el XTX650 XTX675 2 56 in 65 mm 1 80 in 45 mm 9 1 cu in 149 cc 20 oz 0 60 L 0 030 in 0 76 mm 20 XTX775 2 75 in 70 mm 10 6 cu in 173 cc XTX950 2 87 in 73 mm 1 89 in 48 mm 12 2 cu in 200 cc XTX1100 2 11...

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