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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 specification 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.

Loosen knob and remove air cleaner cover.

Precleaner (if equipped):

1. Remove precleaner.

2. Replace or wash precleaner in warm water

with detergent. Rinse and allow to air dry.

3. Reinstall precleaner into cover, aligning hole

in precleaner with upper cover knob.

Paper Element:

1. Remove paper element from base and

replace.

2. Install element with pleated side out and seat

rubber seal onto edges of base.

Foam Element:

1. Remove foam element from base and

replace.

2. Install element with foam side out and seat

rubber seal onto edges of base.

Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with

knob.

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Breather Tube

Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly

connected.

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 fins, 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 find 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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