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flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion and

flywheel ring gear may clash resulting in

damage to the starter.

If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off

starter immediately. Do not make further attempts

to start the engine until the condition is corrected.

Do not jump start using another battery (refer to

“Battery” on this page). See your Kohler Engine

Service Dealer for service assistance.

Carbureted Engines Only:

3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke

control to the “off” position after the engine starts

and warms up.

The engine/equipment may be operated during

the warm-up period, but it may be necessary to

leave the choke partially on until the engine

warms up.

4. For a Warm Engine – Return choke to “off”

position as soon as engine starts.

Stopping

1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO driven

attachments.

2. For Carbureted Engines Without A Shutdown

Solenoid: Move the throttle to the “slow” or

“low” idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle

for 30-60 seconds; then stop the engine.

For Carbureted Engines Equipped With A

Shutdown Solenoid: Position the throttle control

somewhere between half and full throttle; then

stop the engine.

For EFI Engines: Move the throttle to the "slow"

or "idle" position; turn key ‘‘off’’ to stop engine.

Battery

A 12 volt battery is normally used. Refer to the

operating instructions of the equipment this engine

powers for specific battery requirements.

If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the

engine, recharge the battery (see page 13).

Operating

Angle of Operation

This engine will operate continuously at angles up to

25°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at

the “F” mark on the dipstick.

Figure 6. Optional Engine Mounted Throttle and

Choke Controls (CH18-25,CH730,740).

2. Start the engine by activating the key switch.

Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.

EFI Engines Only – Initial Starting or After Running

out of Fuel (Dry System)

a. Turn the key switch to the “on” position for one

minute. Allow the fuel pump to cycle and prime

the system. Turn the key switch “off”.

b. Turn the key switch to the “start” position,

crank and start engine.

c. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps “a” and

“b”. If the engine does not start after two priming

intervals, contact your Kohler Engine Service

Dealer for further assistance.

NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for

more than 10 seconds at a time. If the

engine does not start, allow a 60 second

cool down period between starting

attempts. Failure to follow these

guidelines can burn out, or permanently

damage, the starter motor.

NOTE: Upon start-up, a metallic ticking may

occur. This is caused by hydraulic lifter

leakdown during storage. Run the engine

for 5 minutes. The noise will normally

cease in the first minute. If noise

continues, run the engine at mid-throttle

for 20 minutes. If noise persists, take the

engine to your local authorized Kohler

Engine Service Dealer.

NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to

disengage the starter but does not keep

running (a false start), engine rotation

must be allowed to come to a complete

stop before attempting to restart the

engine. If the starter is engaged while the

Starting

1. Place the throttle control midway between the

‘‘slow’’ and ‘‘fast’’ positions. Place the choke

control (non-EFI engines only) into the ‘‘on’’

position. See Figure 6.

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