Kohler K582 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
K582
Congratulations You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long
life strength and on-the-job durability into each enginemaking a Kohler engine dependabledependability
you can count on. Here are some reasons why:
Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like cylinders, crankshafts, and camshafts) are made from
precision formulated cast iron. Because the cast iron cylinders can be rebored, these engines can last even
longer.
Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service parts  points, condensers, air cleaner, spark plug,
and carburetor are easily and quickly accessible.
Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service
support is just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.
To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - OWNER'S MANUAL

1OWNER'S MANUALK582Congratulations  You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs longlife strength and

Page 2 - Safety Information

10Clean Air Intake/Cooling AreasTo ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engineare kept c

Page 3 - Proposition 65 Warning

11Kohler Carburetor Adjustment1. With the engine stopped, turn the low idle fueladjusting needle in (clockwise) until it bottomslightly.NOTE: The tip

Page 4 - Oil Recommendations

126. Low Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttleinto the idle or slow position.Turn the low idle fuel adjusting needle out(counterclockwise)

Page 5 - Fuel Recommendations

13Parts OrderingThe engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbersare required when ordering replacement parts fromyour Kohler Engine Service Dealer.

Page 6 - Operating Instructions

14LIMITED 1 YEAR ENGINE WARRANTYWe warrant to the original consumer that each new engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materia

Page 8 - Change Oil and Oil Filter

16LITHO IN U.S.A.FORM NO.: TP-2123-BISSUED: 1/84REVISED: 11/95MAILED:

Page 10 - Fuel Filter

2Safety InformationFor Your Safety!These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could resultin injury to you

Page 11 - Carburetor Troubleshooting

3Safety Information (Cont.)Accidental Starts can causesevere injury or death.Disconnect and ground spark pluglead before servicing.WARNINGCarbon Monox

Page 12 - Troubleshooting

4Figure 1. Typical K582 Engine.Oil RecommendationsUsing the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. So is checking oilda

Page 13 - Model Designation

5Gasoline/Alcohol blendsGasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleadedgasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohlerengines. Other gasoline/alco

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6Operating InstructionsAlso read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.Pre-Start Checklisto Check oil level. Add oil if low.

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7OperatingAngle of OperationThis engine will operate continuously at angles up to35° in any direction. Check oil level to assurecrankcase oil level is

Page 16 - REVISED: 11/95

8Check Oil LevelThe importance of checking and maintaining theproper oil level in the crankcase cannot beoveremphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE asf

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9Service PrecleanerIf so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every25 hours of operation (more often under extremelydusty or dirty conditions).1. R

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