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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 Speci
fi
cations
Model
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Oil Capacity
(Re
fi
ll)
Spark
Plug Gap
Maximum Angle
of Operation
(@ full oil level)*
ZT710
3.27 in.
(83 mm)
2.6 in.
(67 mm)
44.2 cu. in.
(725 cc)
2.0 U.S. qt.
(1.9 L)
0.030 in.
(0.76 mm)
25°
ZT720
ZT730
2.7 in.
(69 mm)
45.6 cu. in.
(747 cc)
ZT740
*Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insu
ffi
cient lubrication.
Additional speci
fi
cation information can be found in service manual at KohlerEngines.com.
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.
Emission Control System
Exhaust Emission Control System for models ZT710-ZT740 is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and
Europe.
NOTE: Tampering with the engine and its emission control system voids the EPA Certi
fi
cate of
Conformity, ARB Executive Order, and EU type-approval.
