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

expected. See Figure 3 on page 5.

2. Disengage all possible external loads.

3. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm

battery has much more starting capacity than a

cold battery.

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

gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting.

Do not use gasoline left over from summer.

Starting

1. Place the throttle control midway between the

slow and fast positions. Place the choke control

(non-EFI engines only) into the on position. See

Figure 6.

Figure 6. Optional Engine Mounted Throttle and

Choke Controls (Carbureted Engines).

2. Start the engine by activating the key switch.

Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.

EFI Engines Only – Initial Starting or After

Running out of Fuel (Dry System)

a. Turn the key switch to the on position for

one minute. Allow the fuel pump to cycle and

prime the system. Turn the key switch off.

b. Turn the key switch to the start position,

crank and start engine.

c. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps a and

b. If the engine does not start after two

priming intervals, contact your Kohler Engine

Service Dealer for further assistance.

NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for

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, or permanently

damage, the starter motor.

NOTE: Upon start-up, a metallic ticking may

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 authorized

Kohler Engine Service Dealer.

NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to

disengage the starter but does not keep

running (a false start), engine rotation

must be allowed to come to a complete

stop before attempting to restart the

engine. If the starter is engaged while the

flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion

and flywheel ring gear may clash

resulting in damage to the starter.

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 8). See your

Kohler Engine Service Dealer for service

assistance.

Carbureted Engines Only:

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.