1.5
Section 1
Safety and General Information
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Storage
If the engine will be out of service for two months or
more, use the following storage procedure:
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. On
EFI engines, avoid spraying water at the wiring
harness or any of the electrical components.
2. Change the oil and oil fi lter while the engine is
still warm from operation. See Change Oil and
Oil Filter in Section 6.
3. The fuel system must be completely emptied,
or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer
to prevent deterioration. If you choose to
use a stabilizer, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations, and add the correct amount
for the capacity of the fuel system. Fill the fuel
tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
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Low-profi le air cleaner.
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Heavy-duty air cleaner.
Run the engine for 2 to 3 minutes to get stabilized
fuel into the rest of the system. Close the fuel
shut-off valve when the unit is being stored or
transported.
To empty the system, run the engine until the
tank and the system are empty.
4. Remove the spark plugs and add one tablespoon
of engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install the
spark plugs, but do not connect the plug leads.
Crank the engine two or three revolutions.
5. Disconnect the negative (-) ba ery cable or use a
ba ery minder trickle charger while the unit is in
storage.
6. Store the engine in a clean, dry place.
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
Maintenance Required Frequency
• Check oil level. Section 6
• Fill fuel tank. Section 5
• Check air cleaner for dirty
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, loose, or damaged parts. Section 4
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.
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Section 4
• Replace element
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(low-profi le air cleaner models). Section 4
• Remove and clean shrouds and cooling areas.
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Section 4
• Change oil. (More frequently under severe conditions). Section 6
• Check oil cooler fi ns, clean as necessary (if equipped). Section 6
• Replace fuel fi lter
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. Section 5
• Clean, set gap or replace spark plug, and set gap. Section 7
• Change oil fi lter. Section 6
Annually or
Every 500 Hours
• Have starter serviced.
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Section 7
Every 100 Hours
Every 200 Hours
Every 300 Hours
• Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element.
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Section 4
Refer to:
Weekly or Every
150 Hours
• Check fi lter minder.
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Section 4
• Inspect air fi lter paper element and inlet screen area.
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Section 4
Every 25 Hours
• Clean or replace precleaner (if equipped) clean as necessary.
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Section 4
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