Kohler K582 Service Manual

LUBRICATION
The 2 cylinder engines have positive pressure gear type oil
pumps which supply oil through inter
-
nal galleys to main bearing, camshaft bearing, connecting rod and other wear areas.
On
K662 models,
transfer sleeves are used to direct oil to the anti
- friction type main bearings. On some early K482
engines, oil
is picked up through a floatinq oil screen
- - a fixed oil screen is used on most K482 and
K532, K662 models.
- -
OIL LEVEL
The lubricating oil level must be maintained in the ''safe " operating range at all times. Oil level
must be between the L (low) and F (full) marks on the dipstick.
Always clean area around dipstick so
that dirt does not fall into engine when dipstick is removed. Check daily and add oil as necessary to
maintain proper level
-- DO NOT OVERFILL -- oil level must not exceed the F mark.
There are several different types of dipsticks in use. On the shorter type, which consists of a
combined dipstick
- oil fill
plug, turn plug all the way out of crankcase, remove and wipe oil off dipstick
then reinsert
- - shoulder plug on top of hole (do not turn plug in) before removing for reading.
With the
extended oil
fill
tube and bayonette type dipstick, push or twist cap until dipstick is all the way down
on tube, then remove and take reading.
Check gasket (or
ring) inside cap occasionally to make sure it
is clean and in good condition.
CAUTION:
New
engines are usually shipped from factory with dry sump -- check to make sure proper amount
in the engine or added before engine is started for the first time.
(Also add oil as needed
to driven equipment such as wet type clutch.)
OIL TYPE
use high - quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) Service Class SF.
Select
viscosity based on the air temnerature at the time of operation as shown below:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
0 20
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API
service class and SAE viscosity
grade.
The top portion of the symbol
shows service class, such as API
SERVICE SF in the example. The
symbol
may show additional
categories, such as SE, SF/CC,
CD. The center portion shows the
viscosity grade, such as SAE 30 in
the example.
Straight 30
- weight oil is preferred.
If multiviscosity is used, be aware of the resulting increase in
oil consumption and combustion deposits when used in temperatures above 32°F (O°C).
CAUTION: Using other than Service Class SF oil or extending oil - change intervals longer than recommended
could cause engine damage
which is not covered by the engine warranty.
RUN - IN OIL
A special " break - in " oil is used in the factory during the test and run - in period. After factory
" run - in " , the special oil is drained and the engine is fogged with a special preservative oil.
Further
use of
" break - in " oil is
not required nor
recommended for new Kohler Engines.
Engines should be run
- in
on the detergent type oil listed in the foregoing chart.
Engines should be placed under load from the
very first as this promotes final seating of the rings. Change oil after the initial five hours of
operation.
On overhauled engines or those rebuilt with new short blocks or mini blocks, use 30W
or SC oil
during
sumner and or SC oil during winter for the first five hours of operationto promote
seating
of the piston rings. If these oils are unavailable, any 30W oil may be used. After this
initial
run - in period, change to the oils listed above.
OIL CHANGE
On a new or rebuilt engine, change oil after the first 5 hours of operation and then every 50
operating hours thereafter. Change oil more frequently under dirty, dusty conditions.
Drain oil when engine is warm
- it flows more freely, carrying away more impurities.
After
draining oil reinstall drain plug. Remove dipstick and add the proper viscosity of oil for the
temperature in which your engine
will be operating.
Fill to the
"F" mark on the dipstick as opposed
to adding a given quantity of oil. Check level on dipstick before adding more oil.
Oil capacity is
3.0 quarts.
Add an additional
1/2
quart when oil filter is changed on the K482, K532 and K582 models.
Add an additional 1 quart on K662 models when oil filter element or cartridge is replaced.

Kohler K582 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	K582
Category	Engine
Language	English