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Operating Instructions

Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this

engine powers.

Pre-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 external

surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and

unobstructed.

• Check that the air cleaner components and all

shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in

place and securely fastened.

• Check that any clutches or transmissions are

disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially

important on equipment with hydrostatic drive.

The shi lever must be exactly in neutral to

prevent resistance which could keep the engine

from starting.

WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases!

Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death

if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the

engine in a closed building or conﬁned area.

Cold Weather Starting Hints

1. Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature

expected. See Figure 2 on page 4.

2. Declutch all possible external loads.

3. Be sure the baery is in good condition. A warm

baery has much more starting capacity than a

cold baery.

4. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade

gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting.

Do not use gasoline le over from summer.

Starting

1. Place the throle control midway between the

slow and fast positions. Place the choke control

into the on position.

2. Start the engine by activating the key switch.

Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.

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 aempts. Failure

to follow these guidelines can burn out the

starter motor.

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

aempting to restart the engine.

If the starter is engaged while the 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 aempts to

start the engine until the condition is corrected. Do

not jump start using another baery (refer to Baery).

See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for service

assistance.

3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke

control to the oﬀ position aer 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

aachments.

2. For Engines without a Shutdown Solenoid:

Move the throle to the slow or low idle position.

Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 seconds;

then stop the engine.

For Engines Equipped with a Shutdown

Solenoid: Position the throle control between

half and full throle; then stop the engine.

Battery

A 12 volt baery is normally used. Refer to the

operating instructions of the equipment this engine

powers for speciﬁc baery requirements.

If the baery charge is not suﬃcient to crank the

engine, recharge the baery.

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 FULL or “F” mark on the dipstick.

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