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Spark Plugs

Electrical Shock can cause injury.

Do not touch wires while engine

is running.

Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and

replace.

1. Check gap using wire feeler gauge. Adjust

gap, see speciﬁ cation table for adjustment.

2. Install plug into cylinder head.

3. Torque plug to 20 ft. lb. (27 N·m).

Air Cleaner

NOTE: Operating engine with loose or

damaged air cleaner components

could cause premature wear and

failure. Replace all bent or damaged

components.

NOTE: Paper element cannot be blown out

with compressed air.

Low-Proﬁ le

Loosen knobs and remove air cleaner cover.

Precleaner:

1. Remove precleaner from paper element.

2. Replace or wash precleaner in warm water

with detergent. Rinse and allow to air dry.

3. Saturate precleaner with new engine oil;

squeeze out excess oil.

4. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.

Paper Element:

1. Remove paper element with precleaner.

2. Separate precleaner from element; service

precleaner and replace paper element.

3. Install new paper element on base; install

precleaner over paper element.

Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with

knobs.

Heavy-Duty

1. Unhook retaining clips and remove end

cap(s).

2. Check and clean inlet screen (if equipped).

3. Pull air cleaner element out of housing and

replace. Check condition of inner element;

replace when dirty.

4. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage,

and that ejector area is clean.

5. Install new element(s).

6. Reinstall end cap(s) with dust ejector valve/

screen down; secure with retaining clips.

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Breather Tube

Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly

connected.

Oil Cooler

NOTE: Oil cooler is mounted under cylinder

shroud. Removal of cylinder shroud is

necessary to access oil cooler.

1. Clean ﬁ ns with a brush or compressed air.

2. Remove two screws securing oil cooler, and

tilt to clean back side.

3. Reinstall oil cooler.

Air Cooling

Hot Parts can cause severe

burns.

Do not touch engine while

operating or just after stopping.

Never operate engine with heat shields or

guards removed.

Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over

heating, clean screens, cooling ﬁ ns, and other

external surfaces of engine. Avoid spraying

water at wiring harness or any electrical

components. See Maintenance Schedule.

Repairs/Service Parts

We recommend that you use a Kohler

authorized dealer for all maintenance,

service, and replacement parts for engine.

To ﬁ nd a Kohler authorized dealer visit

KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444

(U.S. and Canada).

Storage

If engine will be out of service for 2 months or

more follow procedure below.

1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or

equivalent to fuel tank. Run engine 2-3

minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system

(failures due to untreated fuel are not

warrantable).

2. Change oil while engine is still warm from

operation. Remove spark plug(s) and pour

about 1 oz. of engine oil into cylinder(s).

Replace spark plug(s) and crank engine

slowly to distribute oil.

3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.

4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.

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