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Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.

Pre-Start Checklist

• Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill.

• Check coolant level. Add coolant if low.

• Check fuel level. Add fuel if low.

• Check radiator, cooling air intake areas and

external surfaces of engine. Make sure they are

clean and unobstructed.

• Check that the air cleaner components and all

shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in

place and securely fastened.

• Check that any clutches or transmissions are

disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially

important on equipment with hydrostatic drive. The

shift lever must be exactly in neutral to prevent

resistance which could keep the engine from

starting.

WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases!

Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon

monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless,

and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust

fumes, and never run the engine in a closed building or

confined area.

Cold Weather Starting Hints

1. The cooling system must be filled with coolant

capable of providing proper protection against

freezing at the lowest temperature expected (see

''Coolant Recommendations'' on page 5).

2. Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature

expected. See Figure 2 on page 4.

3. Declutch all possible external loads.

4. A warm battery has much more starting capacity

than a cold battery.

5. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade

gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting.

Do not use gasoline left over from summer.

Operating Instructions

Starting

1. Place the throttle control midway between the

"slow" and "fast" positions. Place the choke

control into the "on" position.

2. Start the engine by activating the key switch.

Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.

NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for

NOTE: Upon start-up, a metallic ticking may

If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut

off starter immediately. Do not make further

attempts to start the engine until the condition is

corrected. Do not jump start using another battery

(refer to "Battery" on page 7). See your Kohler

Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.

3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke

control to the "off" position after the engine starts

and warms up.

The engine/equipment may be operated during

the warm up period, but it may be necessary to

leave the choke partially on until the engine warms

up.

4. For a Warm Engine – Return choke to "off"

position as soon as engine starts.

Stopping

1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO

attachments.

2. Position the throttle control somewhere between

half and full throttle; then stop the engine.

more than 10 seconds at a time. If the

engine does not start, allow a 60 second

cool down period between starting

attempts. Failure to follow these

guidelines can burn out the starter motor.

occur. This is caused by hydraulic lifter

leakdown during storage. Run the engine

for 5 minutes. The noise will normally

cease in the first minute. If noise

continues, run the engine at mid-throttle

for 20 minutes. If noise persists, take the

engine to your local Kohler Service outlet.