Kohler Courage SV600 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALVERTICAL CRANKSHAFTCOURAGE SV470-SV620

10Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner ElementThis engine is equipped with a replaceable, highdensity paper air cleaner element. Some engines arealso eq

11Figure 11. Installing Air Cleaner Element.Clean Air Intake/Cooling AreasTo ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other

12Fuel FilterSome engines are equipped with an in-line fuel filter.Periodically inspect the filter and replace when dirty.Replacement is recommended a

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

14Parts OrderingThe engine Model, Specification, and Serial Numbersare required when ordering replacement parts fromyour Kohler Engine Service Dealer.

15Continued on next page.KOHLER CO.FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTYSMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINESThe U.S. Environmental Protect

Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty. Some parts listed below mayrequire scheduled maint

2Safety PrecautionsTo ensure safe operation please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also referto your equipment owner'

3Safety Precautions (Cont.)Lethal Exhaust Gases!Engine exhaust gases contain poisonouscarbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide isodorless, colorless, and can

4Figure 1. Typical COURAGE® Series Vertical Shaft Engine.Oil RecommendationsUsing the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely impor

5Fuel TypeFor best results use only clean, fresh, unleadedgasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 orhigher. In countries using the Research m

6Pre-Start Checklist• Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill.• Check fuel level. Add fuel if low.• Check cooling air intake areas and extern

7b. For engines equipped with a shutdownsolenoid: Position the throttle controlbetween half and full throttle; then stop theengine.BatteryA 12 volt ba

8Maintenance InstructionsMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at thecustomers expense

9Figure 7. Oil Level Dipstick.5. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up tothe “F” mark on the dipstick. (Refer to Oil Type onpage 4.) Alw