Use and Care Manual

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Carburetor Icing
NOTE: Running engine with cover positioned for cold weather operation in normal conditions can
damage engine.
Carburetor icing can take place when certain combinations of temperature and humidity exist.
Result of carburetor icing is rough running at idle or low speed as well as black or white smoke.
To reduce likelihood of carburetor icing, air cleaner cover can be rotated to draw warmer air from
muffl er side. For cold weather operation, position air cleaner cover with snowfl ake decal out.
For normal operation, position air cleaner cover with sun decal out.
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
After fi rst 5 Hours
● Change oil.
Every 50 Hours or Annually
● Service/replace Quad-Clean
™
precleaner.
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Clean low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Change oil.
● Clean cooling areas.
● Replace spark plug and set gap.
Every 200 Hours²
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
Every 200 Hours
● Replace Quad-Clean
™
air cleaner element.
Every 300 Hours
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Check fuel fi lters (tank outlet fi lter and in-line fi lter) and clean or replace if needed (if equipped).
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
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
020324060
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/dipstick
areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick into tube; rest on oil fi ll
neck; turn counterclockwise until cap drops
down to lowest point of thread leads; do not
thread cap onto tube.