Oil Recommendations
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important.
So
is checking oil
daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the
correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine
wear and failure.
Oil Type
Use high quality detergent oil of
API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class
SC;
SH,
SJ
or
higher.
Select the viscosity based on the air
temperature at the time of operation as shown in the
following table.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
v
*Use
of
synthetic oil having
5W-20
or
5W-30
rating is
**Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme
rigure 3. Viscosity Grades Table.
acceptable, up to 40°F.
cold (below
-1
0°F).
NOTE: Using other than service class SG,
SH,
SJ
or
higher oil or extending oil change intervals
longer than recommended can cause engine
damage.
A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API
service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure
4.
Figure
4.
Oil Container Logo,
Refer to “Maintenance Instructions” beginning on
page
8
for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil
filter change procedures,
Fuel Recommendations
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
a way from sparks or flames.
Do
not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel
could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition.
Do
not start the engine near
spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
General Recornmendations
Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in
clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity
of
2
gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is easier to handle
and helps eliminate spillage during refueling.
Do
not use gasoline left over from the previous season,
to minimize gum deposits in fuel system and to insure
easy starting.
Do
not add oil to the gasoline.
Do
not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuel to
expand.
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.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful
exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not
recommended and
must not
be used on
CH26
engine, or on other models where exhaust emissions
are regulated.
Gasoline/Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to
10%
ethyl alcohol,
90%
unleaded
gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.
Gasoline/Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of
15%
MTBE by
volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
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