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Operating Instructions

Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.

Pre-Start Checklist

o Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill.

o Check fuel level. Add fuel if low.

o Check cooling air intake areas and external

surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and

unobstructed.

o Check that the air cleaner components and all

shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in

place and securely fastened.

o Check that any clutches or transmissions are

disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially

important on equipment with hydrostatic drive.

The shift 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. A warm battery has much more starting capacity

that a cold battery.

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

gasoline has a higher volatility to improve

starting. Do not use gasoline left over from

summer.

Starting

1. Move the throttle control lever to IDLE (slow)

position. For engines without automatic choke,

move choke lever into full choke position and

gradually return to OFF position after engine

starts and warms up.

2. Start the engine as follows:

For an Electric Start Engine  Activate the

starter 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

attempts. 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), the engine

rotation must be allowed to come to a

complete stop before attempting to

restart the engine. If the start 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

attempts to start the engine until the condition is

corrected. Do not jump start using another battery

(refer to Battery below). See your Kohler Engine

Service Dealer for trouble analysis.

Stopping

Turn ignition switch OFF.

Figure 5.

Instrument panel is standard on basic engine. Choke,

throttle, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, start button, and

stop switch are all positioned for easy operation.

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 10).

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