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Pre-Start Checklist
1. Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfi ll.
2. Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. Check fuel
system components and lines for leaks.
3. Check and clean cooling areas, air intake
areas and external surfaces of engine
(particularly after storage).
4. Check that air cleaner components and all
shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are
in place and securely fastened.
5. Check spark arrestor (if equipped).
Starting
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
Rotating Parts can cause severe
injury.
Stay away while engine is in
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
NOTE: To prime a dry fuel system, turn key
switch to ON position for one minute.
Allow fuel pump to cycle and prime
system. Turn key switch OFF.
NOTE: Extend starter cord periodically to
check its condition. If cord is frayed
have it replaced immediately by a
Kohler authorized dealer.
NOTE: Do not crank engine continuously for
more than 10 seconds. Allow a 60
second cool down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow
these guidelines can burn out starter
motor.
NOTE: If engine develops suffi cient speed to
disengage starter but does not keep
running (a false start), engine rotation
must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart
engine. If starter is engaged while
fl ywheel is rotating, starter pinion and
fl ywheel ring gear may clash, resulting
in damage to starter.
1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position (if
equipped).
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2. Turn engine on/off switch to ON position (if
equipped).
3. Start engine as follows:
Place throttle control midway between SLOW
and FAST positions.
4. Retractable Start: Slowly pull starter handle
until just past compression-STOP! Return
starter handle; fi rmly pull straight out to avoid
excessive rope wear from starter rope guide.
Electric Start: Activate starter switch.
Release switch as soon as engine starts. If
starter does not turn engine over, shut off
starter immediately. Do not make further
attempts to start engine until condition is
corrected. Do not jump start. See your Kohler
authorized dealer for trouble analysis.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
1. Use proper oil for temperature expected.
2. Disengage all possible external loads.
3. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade
fuel has higher volatility to improve starting.
Stopping
1. If possible, remove load by disengaging all
PTO driven attachments.
2. If equipped, move throttle control to slow or
idle position; stop engine.
3. If equipped, close fuel shut-off valve.
Angle of Operation
Refer to operating instructions of equipment
this engine powers. Do not operate this engine
exceeding maximum angle of operation; see
specifi cation table. Engine damage could result
from insuffi cient lubrication.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to
increase maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void
warranty.
Throttle Body Icing
NOTE: Running engine with cover positioned
for cold weather operation in normal
conditions can damage engine.
Throttle body icing can take place when certain
combinations of temperature and humidity
exist. Result of throttle body icing is rough
running at idle or low speed as well as black or
white smoke.
To reduce likelihood of throttle body icing, air
cleaner cover can be rotated to draw warmer air
from muffl er side. For cold weather operation,
position air cleaner cover with snowfl ake decal
out.
For normal operation, position air cleaner cover
with sun decal out.
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