Product Manual

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To fill the engine with oil please open the top cap of
the overhead cylinder
Add oil through a funnel at a slow pace not to spill
over. Check frequently the oil level in the dipstick.
Do not overfill.
It is important you fill the engine with proper oil level.
A low oil level will prevent engine from starting.
Step 10 Starting the engine
CAUTION: Do not crank engine continuously for
more than 10 seconds. Allow a 60
second cool down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow
these guidelines can burn out starter engine.
WARNING: Upon start-up, a metallic ticking may
occur. Run engine for 5 minutes. If
noise continues, run engine at mid-
throttle for 20 minutes. If noise persists,
take engine to your local Kohler
authorized dealer.
NOTE: If starter is engaged while flywheel is
rotating, starter pinion and flywheel ring
gear may clash resulting in damage to
starter.
Starting Procedure:
Place throttle control (if equipped) into idle
position. Place choke control (if equipped)
into ON position.
Turn key switch to START position. Release
switch as soon as engine starts. If starter
does not turn engine over, shut off key switch
immediately. Do not make further attempts to
start engine until condition is corrected. Do
not jump start. See your Kohler authorized
dealer for trouble analysis.
Once engine starts, we recommend allowing 5-7
minutes engine warm up. There is virtually no
external load on the engine, as the engine clutch is
disengaged at idle speed.
Step 11 Operating your wood chipper.
Once you have started the engine, at idle speed,
allow 5-7 minutes for warm-up before increasing the
throttle. Caution: Please note the clutch will
engage from engine start. Allow clutch to settle at
idle speed before moving up the throttle.