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WARNING
Accidental
Starts can cause
severe
mjury
or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug
lead before servicing.
Accidental
Starts!
Disabfing
engine. Accidental
starting can cause severe injury
or death. Before working on the
engine or equipment, disable the
engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the
spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect
negative (-) battery cable from
battery.
Safety
Precautions
(Cont.)
WARNING
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Carbon
Monoxide
can cause
severe
nausea,
fainting
or death,
Do not operate engine in closed or
confined area.
Lethal Exhaust
Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled. Avoid inhafing exhaust
fumes, and never run the engine in
a closed building or confined area.
WARNING
Explosive
Gas can cause
fires
and
severe
acid
burns.
Charge
battery
only in a well
ventilated
area.
Keep sources
of
ignition
away.
Explosive
Gas!
Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas while being charged.
To prevent a fire or explosion,
charge batteries only in weft
ventilated areas. Keep sparks, open
flames, and other sources of ignition
away from the battery at aft times.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children. Remove all jewelry when
servicing batteries.
Before
disconnecting
the negative
(-) ground
cable, make sure aft
switches
are OFF. If ON, a spark will
occur at the ground
cable terminal
which could cause an explosion
if
hydrogen
gas or gasofine
vapors
are presenL
Congratulations
- You have selected a fine four-cycle, single cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long
life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine...making
a Kohler engine dependable...dependability
you
can count on. Here are some reasons why:
•
Efficient dual cam, overhead valve design with full pressure lubrication, provides maximum power, torque,
and reliability under all operating conditions.
•
Dependable, maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time.
• A reciprocating balance system ensures smooth running and low vibration.
•
Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, and
carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
•
Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinder liner) are made from precision formulated cast iron
for longer life.
•
Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service
support is just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.
To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.