Operating Guide
8 34 590 01 Rev. AKohlerPower.com
Engine Fuse Replacement
This engine has three (3) blade type automotive  
fuses (R). Replacement fuses (R) must have 
same rating as blown fuse. Use fuse chart 
below to determine correct fuse (R).
Wire Color Fuse Rating
2 Solid Red Wires 10-amp Fuse
1 Red Wire with Black Stripe 
1 Red Wire with White Stripe
10-amp Fuse
2 Purple Wires 30-amp Fuse
Air Cleaner
NOTE:  Operating engine with loose or 
damaged air cleaner components 
could cause premature wear and 
failure. Replace all bent or damaged 
components.
NOTE:  Paper element (AA) cannot be blown 
out with compressed air.
Loosen knob (AF) and remove air cleaner cover 
(AG).
Precleaner (AB):
1. Remove precleaner (AB) from paper element 
(AA).
2. Replace or wash precleaner (AB) in warm 
water with detergent. Rinse and allow to air 
dry.
3. Saturate precleaner (AB) with new engine oil; 
squeeze out excess oil.
4. Reinstall precleaner (AB) over paper element 
(AA).
Paper Element (AA):
1. Clean area around element (AA). Remove 
wing nut (AE), element cover (AD), and 
paper element (AA) with precleaner (AB).
2. Separate precleaner (AB) from element (AA); 
service precleaner (AB) and replace paper 
element (AA).
3. Check condition of rubber seal (AC) and 
replace if necessary.
4. Install new paper element (AA) on base (Z); 
install precleaner (AB) over paper element 
(AA); reinstall element cover (AD) and 
secure with wing nut (AE).
Reinstall air cleaner cover (AG) and secure with 
knob (AF).
Breather Tube
Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly 
connected.
Visually check level of fuel. If necessary, ll up.
1. Unscrew fuel tank cap (O).
2. Fill fuel tank using a funnel, taking care not to 
spill any fuel. Do not overll tank (there 
should not be any fuel in ller neck).
3. Screw fuel tank cap (O) back on.
Fuel Filter
1. Open fuel tank cap (O).
2. Remove fuel lter (Q) from tank neck.
3. Clean fuel lter (Q) with a non-ammable 
solvent or solvent with a high ash point. Dry 
it fully. Replace as necessary.
4. Reinstall fuel lter (Q).
5. Reinstall fuel tank cap (O).
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System
EFI is an electronically-controlled fuel 
management system which is monitored by an 
Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A Malfunction 
Indicator Light (MIL) will illuminate if problems 
or faults are detected. Servicing by a Kohler 
portable dealer is necessary.
Fuel Line
High pressure fuel line meeting SAE R9 
standard must be installed on Kohler Co. 
engines equipped with an EFI system.
Fuel System Components
High pressure components inside fuel pump 
module (W) are not serviceable. Engines are 
equipped with a special EFI fuel lter (AH). See 
Maintenance Schedule.`
Spark Plugs
 CAUTION
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while 
generator is running.
Never operate generator in rain or snow.
Never touch generator with wet hands or 
electrical shock may occur.
Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and 
replace.
1. Check gap using wire feeler gauge. Adjust 
gap, see specication table for adjustment.
2. Install plug into cylinder head.
3. Torque spark plug (X) to 20 ft. lb. (27 N·m).










