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6:1 Reduction System (CH245, CH255,
CH270)
This reduction system uses an internal pinion
and ring gear system, independent of, and
separated from main crankcase lubrication.
Check and maintain oil level using oil level/
drain plug hole in gear box case. Change
reduction system oil at interval in maintenance
schedule. Oil capacity of this gear box is 0.12 L
(0.13 U.S. qt.).
1. Drain old oil out through oil level/drain plug,
tip engine as required.
2. Engine must be level. Add new oil through oil
fi ll plug hole on top until oil level is up to
bottom of oil level/drain plug hole. Reinstall
both plugs and tighten securely.
6:1 Reduction System (CH395, CH440)
This reduction system is lubricated by engine
crankcase oil. No special maintenance or
service is necessary. Check and maintain
engine oil level as outlined in Check Oil Level.
Fuel Recommendations
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res
and severe burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved
and should NOT be used; eff ects of
old, stale or contaminated fuel are not
warrantable.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
● Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher.
● Research Octane Number (RON) 90 octane
minimum.
● Gasoline up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded is acceptable.
● Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved.
● Do not add oil to gasoline.
● Do not overfi ll fuel tank.
● Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.
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Explosive Fuel can cause fi res
and severe burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
Ensure engine is cool.
1. Clean area around fuel cap.
2. Remove fuel cap. Fill to base of fi ller neck.
Do not overfi ll fuel tank. Leave room for fuel
to expand.
3. Reinstall fuel cap and tighten securely.
Fuel Line
Low permeation fuel line must be installed on
carbureted Kohler Co. engines to maintain EPA
and CARB regulatory compliance.
Fuel Valve
Engines are equipped with a fuel valve
and integral screen fi lter located at inlet of
carburetor. It controls and fi lters fuel fl ow from
tank to carburetor. Clean fuel valve cup of
debris.
1. Remove two nuts, two screws, and
carburetor cover panel.
2. Turn fuel valve lever to OFF position.
3. Remove fuel valve cup. Remove O-ring and
fi lter screen.
4. Clean screen and fuel valve cup with solvent
and wipe it off .
5. Check screen and O-ring, replace if
damaged.
6. Reinstall O-ring followed by fuel valve cup.
Rotate fuel valve cup until it is fi nger tight.
Turn with a wrench 1/2 to 3/4 full turn.
7. Turn fuel valve to ON position and check for
leaks. If fuel valve leaks repeat steps 5 & 6.
8. Tighten fuel cap securely.
9. Reinstall carburetor cover panel securing
with hardware removed in step 1.
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