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Maintenance Instructions
Accidental Starts can cause
severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark
plug lead(s) before servicing.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed
by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
Maintenance Schedule
Every 25 Hours¹
● Service/replace precleaner.
● Replace air cleaner element (if not equipped with precleaner).
Every 100 Hours¹
● Replace air cleaner element (if equipped with precleaner).
● Change oil and fi lter.
● Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas.
Every 100 Hours
● Check that all fasteners are in place and components are properly secured.
● Replace fuel fi lter.
Every 200 Hours²
● Have valve lash checked/adjusted.
Every 500 Hours
● Replace spark plugs and set gap.
¹ Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
² Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
Oil Recommendations
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent
oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher
are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air
temperature at time of operation as shown in
table below.
5W-30
°F -20 0 20
°C -30 -20 -10
32 590 08 Rev. A
WARNING
10W-30
SAE 30
32 40 50 60 80
0 10 20 30
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Before working on engine or equipment, disable
engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable
from battery.
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, never run engine with oil level
below or above operating range
indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fi ll/dipstick
areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
a. Push-in cap: reinsert dipstick into tube;
press completely down.
b. Threaded cap: reinsert dipstick into tube
and thread on completely.
100
2. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level
40
should be at top of indicator on dipstick.
3. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of
indicator mark.
4. Reinstall and secure dipstick.
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