1OWNER'S MANUALK582Congratulations You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs longlife strength and
10Clean Air Intake/Cooling AreasTo ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engineare kept c
11Kohler Carburetor Adjustment1. With the engine stopped, turn the low idle fueladjusting needle in (clockwise) until it bottomslightly.NOTE: The tip
126. Low Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttleinto the idle or slow position.Turn the low idle fuel adjusting needle out(counterclockwise)
13Parts OrderingThe engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbersare required when ordering replacement parts fromyour Kohler Engine Service Dealer.
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
16LITHO IN U.S.A.FORM NO.: TP-2123-BISSUED: 1/84REVISED: 11/95MAILED:
2Safety InformationFor Your Safety!These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could resultin injury to you
3Safety Information (Cont.)Accidental Starts can causesevere injury or death.Disconnect and ground spark pluglead before servicing.WARNINGCarbon Monox
4Figure 1. Typical K582 Engine.Oil RecommendationsUsing the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. So is checking oilda
5Gasoline/Alcohol blendsGasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleadedgasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohlerengines. Other gasoline/alco
6Operating InstructionsAlso read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.Pre-Start Checklisto Check oil level. Add oil if low.
7OperatingAngle of OperationThis engine will operate continuously at angles up to35° in any direction. Check oil level to assurecrankcase oil level is
8Check Oil LevelThe importance of checking and maintaining theproper oil level in the crankcase cannot beoveremphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE asf
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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