Oil Recommendations; Fuel Recommendations - Kohler PRO 5.4 DES Manual Del Usuario

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 CH-4 or
higher are acceptable. Select viscosity based
on air temperature at time of operation as
shown in table below.
5W-30*
°F -20 5 23 32
°C -30 -15 -5
*Synthetic base oil.
Check Oil Level
Ensure engine oil level is between upper
and lower limit of dipstick (AF). Add oil as
necessary.
1. Remove dipstick (AF); wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick (AF) into tube; press
completely down.
3. Remove dipstick (AF); check oil level. Level
should be at top of indicator on dipstick (AF).
4. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of
indicator mark.
5. Reinstall and secure dipstick (AF).
Change Oil and Filter
Change oil while engine is warm (not hot), not
immediately after stopping engine.
1. Clean area around oil fi ll cap (AG) and
remove. Obtain oil drain hose (AD) and
orient it outside of engine access door (E)
into a container. Open oil drain valve (AC)
and allow oil to drain completely.
2. Close oil drain valve (AC).
3. Using a hex wrench, remove oil fi lter screw
and remove oil fi lter (AE).
4. Coat new oil fi lter seal with clean engine oil
and clean oil fi lter holder.
5. Install new oil fi lter (AE), reinstall screw and
tighten it correctly.
6. Fill crankcase with new oil. Level should be
at top of indicator on dipstick (AF).
7. Reinstall oil fi ll cap (AG) and tighten securely.
8. Start engine; check for oil leaks. Stop engine;
correct leaks. Recheck oil level. Place oil
drain hose (AD) to original position.
9. Dispose of used oil and fi lter in accordance
with local ordinances.
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15W-40
SAE 30
40 50 60 80 95 100
0 10 20 30 35
Oil Sentry
This feature is designed to prevent engine
from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil
Sentry will shut down a running engine.
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Fuel Recommendations

Fuel is fl ammable and its vapors can ignite.
Store fuel only in approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings. Do not fi ll
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fuel tank while engine is hot or running since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact
with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not
start engine near spilled fuel. Never use fuel
as a cleaning agent.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, commercial-grade diesel fuel.
● ASTM D-975 - 1D or 2D, EN590, or
equivalent.
● Biodiesel fuels less than 20% methyl ester or
B20 are acceptable. Fuels meeting
specifi cation of BQ-9000, EN 14214 or
equivalent are recommended.
● Aviation fuels include JP5, JP4, JP8 and,
JET-A (if 5% oil is added).
● Do not overfi ll fuel tank.
Check Fuel Level
Fuel is fl ammable and its vapors can ignite.
Store fuel only in approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings. Do not fi ll
fuel tank while engine is hot or running since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact
with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not
start engine near spilled fuel. Never use fuel
as a cleaning agent.
Visually check fuel level indicator (D). If
necessary, add fresh clean fuel free from water.
1. Unscrew fuel tank cap (C).
2. Fill fuel tank using a funnel, taking care not to
spill any fuel. Do not overfi ll tank (there
should not be any fuel in fi ller neck).
3. Screw fuel tank cap (C) back on.
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(if equipped)
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WARNING
Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
WARNING
Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
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