Cooling
Engine Speed
NOTE: If debris builds up on the grass screen or
other cooling air intake areas, stop the engine
immediately and clean. Operating the engine
with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling
areas can cause extensive damage due to
overheating.
load.
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting to
increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty. The maximum allowable high
idle speed for these engines is 3750 RPM, no
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WARNING: Hot Parts!
Engine components can get extremely hot from
operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch these
areas while the engine is running, or immediately after
it is turned off. Never operate the engine with heat
shields or guards removed.
Frequency
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance, repai5 or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at
the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual,
Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet,
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WARNING: Accidental Starts!
DisabHng engine. Accidenta/staHing can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or
equipment, disable the engine as follows:
I)
Disconnect the spark plug lead@). 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery
cable from battery.
Maintenance Required
Fill fuel tank.
Check oil level.
Check air cleaner for dirty', loose, or damaged parts.
Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary'.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Every 2 5 Hours
Every 700 Hours
Hours
Every250 Hours
Service precleaner element'.
Replace air cleaner element'.
Change oil. (More frequently under severe conditions.)
Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas',3.
Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary (if equipped).
Check spark plug condition and gap.
Change oil filter.
Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element'.
Every 500 Hours
Every 7500 Hours
Annually or
Have bendix starter drive serviced2.
Every 500 Hours
Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned2.
Have crankshaft spline lubricated2.
Replace fuel filter' (EFI engines).
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