Kohler KT17 Service Manual

SECTION 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This symbol points out important safety WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS which should be followed
at all times. Follow WARNINGS to ensure the
safety of yourself and others. Follow CAUTIONS
to prevent damage to the engine or equipment.
General Safety Warnings
Before working on engine or equipment, disconnect
battery cables from battery. Always disconnect
the negative (ground) cable first. When connecting
battery cables, always connect the negative
(ground) cable last.
Never inhale exhaust fumes-all engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run
the engine in a closed building or a confined area
without adequate ventilation.
Never operate engine or equipment with shrouds,
covers or
safety guards removed. Hands, feet,
clothing, or
hair can get caught in moving parts
resulting in personal injury.
Never touch the engine cylinder block. exhaust
system, or cylinder head while the engine is run·
ning-or immediately after it is turned off. These
parts can get hot and could burn you.
Never touch electrical wires or components while
engine is running-they may be sources of electri·
cal shock, which could severely injure or kill you.
Make sure cleaning solvents and other flammable
liquids are properly identified and stored in cover·
ed containers safely away from the danger of
combustion from open flames, sparks, etc.
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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
The importance if checking and changing crankcase
oil cannot be overemphasized. Insufficient, or dirty
oil causes premature engine wear and failure.
Oil Type
Use high quality detergent oil of API (American Pe-
troleum Institute) service class SF or SG. Select the
viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of
operation as shown
below:
Recommended SAE Grades Oil Change
Straight 3D-weight oil is recommended. Do not use
multi-viscosity oils above 32°F (D°C) as consider-
able increases in oil consumption and combustion
deposits will result.
NOTE: Using other than service class SF or SG oil
or extending oil change intervals longer than
recommended can cause engine damage
which is not covered by the engine warranty.
A
logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API
service class and SAE viscosity grade.
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On a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours
of operation and then
every 25 operating hours
thereafter.
Drain oil while the engine is still warm from operation
- it
flows freely and carries away more impurities.
Better drainage
will result if the engine is tilted
slightly
toward the oil drain. After draining, reinstall
drain plug.
Fill
with proper viscosity oil to the "F" mark on dip-
stick.
Always check level on dipstick before adding
more oil. Engine must be level for accurate read-
ing.
Overfilling can cause engine to overheat.
On overhauled engines or those rebuilt with a new
shortblock, use straight 3D weight service class SF
or SG for the first 5 hours of operation. Change the
oil after this initial run-in period. Refill with oil as
specified in
oil type.
Checking Oil
Before checking oil level, clean areas around dip-
stick and
oil fill to prevent dirt from falling into en-
gine.

Kohler KT17 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT17
Category	Engine
Language	English