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Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance, repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler Engine Service Dealer.
WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable the engine by
disconnecting the spark plug lead.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table below. They
should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Figure 9. Oil Level Dipstick.
Operating
Range
Full Mark
Low Mark
Frequency Maintenance Required
ĞȱȱřȬśȱȱȱ Change oil.
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Engine
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Change oil.
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NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
always maintain the proper oil level in the
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Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
Check Oil Level
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so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
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ȱ řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱęȱȦDzȱ
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ȱ Śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǯȱ
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ȱ śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ
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ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǯ
ȱ Ŝǯȱ ȱȱȱęȱȦȱȱȱ
securely.
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