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1.4

Section 1

Safety and General Information

SAE

10W30

5W-20, 5W-30

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

10W-30

Kohler 10W-30

°F

-20

40 60

100

°C

-30 -20

-10 0

10 20 30

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable,

up to 4°C (40°F)

* Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below

23°C (-10°F)

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type, weight, and a consistent

brand of oil in the crankcase is extremely important.

So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly.

Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes

premature engine wear and failure.

Oil Type

Use high-quality detergent oil of API (American

Petroleum Institute) Service Class SJ or higher. Select

the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time

of operation as shown in the following table.

NOTE: Using other than service class SJ or higher oil

or extending oil change intervals longer than

recommended can cause engine damage.

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may be used with oil changes performed

at the recommended intervals. However, to

allow piston rings to properly seat, a new or

rebuilt engine should be operated for at least

50 hours using standard petroleum based oil

before switching to synthetic oil.

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service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3. Oil Container Logo.

Refer to Section 6 - “Lubrication System” for detailed

procedures on checking the oil, changing the oil and

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Fuel Recommendations

WARNING: Explosive Fuel!

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if ignited. Before servicing the fuel system, make sure there

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nearby as these can ignite gasoline vapors. Disconnect and

ground the spark plug leads to prevent the possibility of

sparks from the ignition system.

General Recommendations

Purchase gasoline in small quantities that can be used

within 30 days, and store in only clean, approved

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previous season, unless treated with a fuel stabilizer

(see Storage), to minimize gum deposits and ensure

easy starting. Do not use gasoline containing

Methanol, or add oil to the gasoline.

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to expand.

Fuel Type

For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded

gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or

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should be 90 octane minimum.

Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves

less combustion chamber deposits and reduces

harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not

recommended and must notȱȱȱȱȱǰȱ

or on other models where exhaust emissions are

regulated.

Gasoline/Alcohol blends

Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded

gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler

engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends including E20

and E85 are not to be used and not approved. Any

failures resulting from use of these fuels will not be

warranted.

Gasoline/Ether blends

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded

gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by

volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.

Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

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