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Stopping

1. If possible, remove the load.

2. Move the throttle control to the 

“slow”

 or 

“low”

idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for

30-60 seconds.

3. Move the switch into the 

“stop”

 position.

Operating

Angle of Operation

This engine will operate continuously at angles up

to 20°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil is up to

the point of overfilling the filler neck.

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 20° 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.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING: Accidental Starts!

Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death.

 Before working on the engine or

equipment, disable the engine by disconnecting the spark plug lead(s).

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.

¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.

²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.

Daily or Before

Starting Engine

Maintenance Required

Frequency

• Fill fuel tank.

• Check oil level.

• Check air cleaner for dirty¹, loose, or damaged parts.

• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary¹.

After First 5 Hours

• Have valve to rocker arm clearance checked².
• Service precleaner element¹.

• Change oil.

Every 25 Hours

• Replace air cleaner element¹.

• Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas¹.
• Check spark plug condition and gap.

• Have valve to rocker arm clearance checked².

Every 100 Hours

Annually

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Страница 1: ...COMMAND 6 HP XKE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT...

Страница 2: ...ts can cause severe injury Stay away while engine is in operation WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping WARNING Hot Parts Engine component...

Страница 3: ...e are some reasons why Efficient overhead valve design and splash lubrication provide maximum power torque and reliability under all operating conditions Dependable maintenance free electronic ignitio...

Страница 4: ...American Petroleum Institute service class SG SH SJ or higher Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation as shown in the following table NOTE Using other than service...

Страница 5: ...asoline Fuel Type For best results use only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher In countries using the Research method it should be 90 octane minimum Unlead...

Страница 6: ...gasoline left over from summer Starting 1 Open fuel shut off valve 2 For a Cold Warm Engine Place the choke control into the on position See Figure 5 Figure 5 Location of Choke Lever 3 Place run stop...

Страница 7: ...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 Maintenance Instructions...

Страница 8: ...H SJ or higher oil for the first hour of operation Change the oil after this initial run in period Refill with service class SG SH SJ or higher oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table Figure 2...

Страница 9: ...osen air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the cover 2 Remove the precleaner from the paper element 3 Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all t...

Страница 10: ...ll cause engine damage due to overheating Ignition System This engine is equipped with a dependable electronic magneto ignition system Other than periodically checking replacing the spark plug no main...

Страница 11: ...filled with clean fresh gasoline Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and that it is operating properly If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut off valve make sure it is open If the engine...

Страница 12: ...fer to equipment manufacturer s recommendations The recommended low idle speed for basic engines is 1200 RPM To ensure best results when setting the low idle fuel needle the low idle speed must not ex...

Страница 13: ...1 Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine 2 Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation See Change Oil on page 8 3 The fuel system must be completely emptied or the gasoline must be...

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