Kohler K301 User Manual download pdf (Page 4)

Air Filter

Ignition Coil

Blowe

,HOUSI

Air lnta

Screen

*NOTE: Dipstick or oil fill plug is optional and

may vary depending on engine specification.

Cooling

Shrouds

Spark Plug

Carbur

‘etor

Oil Drain

Oil Pan

Figure 1. Typical Command Horizontal Shaft Engine.

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight 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.

Straight 30-weight oil is preferred. SAE IOW-30 oil

is not recommended above 32OF. Using this oil

substantially increases oil consumption and

combustion chamber deposits.

NOTE: Using other than service class SG or SH oil or

extending oil change intervals longer than

Oil Type

Use high quality detergent oil of API (American

recommended can cause engine damage.

Petroleum Institute) service class SG or SH. Select

A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API

the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time

service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3.

of operation as shown in the following table.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

1 "F -i'O 1 $0 3i 4b 60 8:O

lb0 I

I $30

l---l ~

-20 -10

$0;

4 I

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Figure 2. Viscosity Grades Table.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 15 16

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