Kohler K361 User manual

congratulations!
Power ing your equi pment is a dependable Koh l er si n gle cy linder, 4 c ycle, air -cooled engine of durable
cast -i ron con st ru c ti on. The services required to keep your engine dependable are minimal b ut i t is im-
portant th at the requi red se rvi ces be per formed at the prescribed int erval s. Please take a few mome nt s
to re ad t hrough t his manual , t hen carefully follow all service recormnen datio ns to keep your en gi ne in top
con dit ion and to insure a long, tr ouble-free service l ife .
general specifications
Th is manual cove rs the Kohl er single cy lin der mo del K36 lQ ai r -cool ed eng ine s. S om e general speci f i-
cat ions a re l isted b el ow- -refer to the ap pr op ria te se rv ice se ct ion in thi s manual for speci fi c deta ils .
Speci fi cat ion K361 Spe
ci fi ca tio n K361
Bore 3. 75"
95.2mm Lube
Oil Capacit y
(U.S. Quar ts)
(Li tres ) 2
1.9
St roke 3.25"
82 .6rmn Sp ark Plug Gap
(S ta ndard Plug)
(Re si stor Plug) .035
.025
Displace me nt
(C ubic Inches) 35. 89
(Cub ic Cent imet ers ) 588. 1 Breaker Point Ga p .020"
.508 rmn
W eig ht-Approxima te
(Pounds)
(Kilograms) 124
55.8
BATIERY
I GN ITI Q. \J
CO IL-
E LE
CONDENSER
C TR ~ C
ST ART
MJTOR
OIL LEVE L
DIPSTIC K
-
DRY TY PE
~ AI R ,CL EANE R
B REAKE R
POIl'.'TS
ST AND ARD CAP A CITY
OIL PAN (2 q t.)
FI GURE 1 - POWER TAKE OFF SIDE VI EW OF TYP ICAL SINGL E CYLI ND ER O VE RHEAD VAL VE EN GI NE
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GO VE RN OR
AR M
DRY TIPE
AIR
CL EA NER
B LO WER
~ --- - - HOUSING
F IGURE 2 - AIR I NfAKE SIDE VI EW OF 'jYPI CAL SINGLE CYLIND ER OVE RHEAD V AL VE B>JGI NE
fuel specifications
Use c lean fresh RE GU LAR grade of non-leaded gas ol in e. The non-leaded (or low lea d) fue ls o ffer the
advantage
of reducing th e am ount of deposi ts which bui ld up in the c omb ust ion chamb er . Do not add oil to
the gas
oli ne. Use n am e brand gasol ine purchased frompopular stat ions t o prevent use of stale gaso line
or fuel not adjus ted to seasonal changes . Gasol in e bec omes sta le with age and te nds to form gum deposits
wh ich clo g the fuel s yst em espec ia l ly smal l passages in the carbureto r. On gr a vi ty feed systems, tu rn
the fuel valve
off whenever the engine is to be out of service for any lengt h of t ime --this will prevent
seepage of gaso
li ne int o the engine . Kee p the vent hole in the gas fil ler cap open- - if it bec omes plugged
flow of
fuel wil l be impaired.
safety precautions
Power mowers , garden tractors , snowblowers , and oth er machines pm ,ered by a ir -coo led engines have
become so c
ommonpla ce t hat we ma y forget th e pot ent i al dangers in volved in servic in g and opera tion of
such equipment. In the int
er e st of safety, some gener al preca ut ion s are pr esent ed bel ow as safe ty re-
m
in ders . Re me mber that the best safeglli lr d agai nst ac ci dent s is the use of good co mmon sense!
•
WARN ING-- LE TI-IAL EXHA UST GAS ! An engine discharges carbon monox ide whe n ope ra t ing, wh ich causes death
i f inhaled
for even a short pe rio d of t ime--operate only where deadly exhaust gases can be safel y dis-
si pa ted .
•
WARN ING--D ANGER OUS FUELS ! Use ext reme caut ion when s to ring , han dl in g and using fuels--t hey are highly
volat i le and expl
osive in vapor st at e. Sto re on ly in approved conta in er s in wel l ventilate d area away
from spark or flame produc in g equipment. Ne ver add fu el t o tank while engine is running--stop engine
and allow
it to cool th orough ly t o prevent fuel from ignit in g on con tac t wi th hot par ts or igni tion
spark. Don't st ore gasol ine inside occupied bui ld in g.
• W
ARN ING - -MO VI NG , H OT PAR TS! I mp rudent ope rat ion of power equipm ent cre a tes hazards to life and limb --
never operate with safety guards removed, keep hands, fee t , cl oth ing away from moving and hot parts .
Remembe r that an engine get s hot w hi le running, and exhaust system c om ponents get ext remely hot . Know
how to make emergency stops--d on' t al l ow inexp er ienced persons to operate your eq uip men t . Always dis-
connect
or remove spark plug to prevent unint enti onal sta rti ng wh il e working on equipmen t. Ne ver tam-
per with governor se ttin g to ga in more power -- th e governor es tabl is hes safe operat ing l imi ts. Overspeed
not o nly shor tens engine l ife but can be ex tre mely hazardou s. Keep people sa fely awa y from the opera ting
area and be es peciall y watchful for chil dren. Stop t he engine wh enever you leave t he equip men t-- don' t
allow
it to i dl e unat t ended.
•
WARNING--GENERAL P RE CA UT IONS! Handle st ar tin g bat t eri es ca refull y -- they are filled with ac id which can
eat
thru clot hing, burn skin , and cause bl in dness. Keep in mind th at a bat tery gives off highly flam-
ma bl e hydrogen gas whi l e being charge d-- charge only in well vent i la t ed area. Whi le el ect ri cal energy
produced
in an engine igni t ion syst emmay n ot be strong enough to cause in jury, react ion to shock pr o-
~ duced cou ld cause you to pul l awa y and int o cont act with hot or movin g pa rts --ke ep away from igni tion
s yst em wh ile operating . Neve r oper at e wi thout adequate m uf fl er or with fa ul ty exha ust system--exposure
to
excessive no ise is not on ly t ir in g but can lead to impairm ent of hear in g.
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operating Instructions
prestart checklist
• Check o il level before each st art -up and br in g level up to, but not over, F ul l mark. (C aution: Do
not run engine when oil i s below th e Low mark on the d ipstick)
• Check Cooling Air intake screens and cool ing f in s and clean as necessary to insure unobstruc te d
flow of cooling
air.
• Check Air Cleaner to make s ure componen ts are t ight and properly i l l S taIle d to prevent e ntrance of
unfiltered ai r.
• Replenish Fuel in tank with c lean, fresh supp ly of Regular Grade, non-leaded or leaded gasoline.
• Che ck oi l level in d ri ven equi pme nt to make sure adequa te lub ric a tio n is availab le .
•
Check safety guards to make sure all are in pl ace and secure .
starting procedure
For th e e xact sta rtin g procedure for your engine, refer to the eq uipme nt man ufac turer's instructions.
The fol lowing pr oced ur e applies to most app li c atio ns.
•
DIS ENGA GE DRI VE decl u tch or sh ift in neutral .
•
SE T HAND BRAKE on unit s so equipped.
• TIJRN FUEL ON at fuel shu t- off v al ve if so equipped.
STE P 1. Close th rot tle to the id le posit io n.
STE P 2. On engines w it h manu al choke cont rol close choke valve with c old en gine--i f res t ar t ing warm engine
l i t
tl e or no choking requ ired.
STEP 3. Turn ignit ion switch on if unit so equi pped or move key and hold in Star t po sit ion unt il eng ine
star t s-- r eleas ed key wil l automat ica lly ret urn to run posi tio n. With push but ton st art ing, press
and hold swi te h until engine s tart s . (see pr ecaut ions under "S tar t ing Mot or" ) .
STE P 4. Return Choke gr adua ll y t o open posi t ion as engine warms up.
stopping proc dure
1. Turn igni t ion swit ch off o r, on en gines so equipped, press and hold st op but t on until engine
c
om es to a co mp le t e ha lt .
service schedule
EXTE RNAL
SURFACE S
OF UN IT
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-
DR Y AIR C LEANER --
SERVICE BREAKER
POINT S '"
---
-T
APPET
CLEARANCE *
--- - -
*H ave the se se2'Vices
st
at ed
a2" e
for
good,
ex t 2' eme ly dus
ty
SE RVICE AT INT ERV AL S
INDICATED
CL EAN
AIR I NT AKE
S CREEN
CHE CK OIL L
EVE L
REP L EN ISH FUE L SUP PLY -
SERVICE
AIR C LEANE R
C
LEA"J
C HAN GE LUB E OIL
SE RVI CE
FUE L FILTER
SERVICE
OR RE P LAC E S PARK
P LUGS
REPLAC E
ELEMENT
CH EC K
AND
CHECK
IGNI TION TIM ING'"
CHECK VALVE
SE RVICE
CY L INDER
HEADS '"
f!!21§. : I
nt e rv al s
(even da
ily)
i f
DA ILY
EVE RY
(PRE -START) 25 I-D URS
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EVE RY
50 H
OURS
EVE RY
100 H OURS
EVE RY '"
sao
HOURS
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(5 00 h
our»
done onl y by
quali fie d
engi ne speci a li st .
c
lean
operat i ng cond
iti ons on
ly- -seT'Vice
items m 02'e
f2'equent ly
or dirty condi t i ons p2' ev aiZ .
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lubrication
The importance of checking and changing oi l at t he prescribed in tervals cannot overemphasized
particular ly under the o perat ing con ditions usua lly encountered with most air-cooled engine applications.
To ob tain maximum service life , perform these services on time.
Oil Change : The oil must be changed every 25 operating hours under normal c onditions or more fre-
quen tly under dlrty, dusty condi tions . On a new engine, change o il after the first 5 hours and then
at 25 hour intervals . Drain oi l while hot for it flows more freely thus carrying away more impurities.
After completing dra ining old oil, reinstall drain plug then remove oil filler cap and add 2 quart
(1.9 litres) of oi l to begin with--check the oil level on the dipstick before adding more--bring the
level up
in the safe range but do not exceed the f ull mark. Select oil weight and type according to out-
side temperature.
Oil TYEe: Use high quality detergent type oil with API Service Class SC, CC, SD or SE . Oil weight
(SAE-V1SCOSlty) is selected according to the anticipated am bient temperatures as shown below:
Above 30°F (1°C ): Use SAE-30 whenever avai lable or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 as alternates.
30° to OaF (1° to -17°C) : Use SAE -lO whenever avai lable or SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-40 as alternates.
Below OaF (-17°C): Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 .
air cleaner service
The engine is equipped with a dry type air cleaner. Make sure the air cleaner cover includes an air
c leaner seal . Without this seal the carburetor may be exposed to dirt and the air cleaner cover may vi-
brate when engine is running. Every 50 hours remove element and service by tapping element lightly
against flat surface to dislodge loose surface dirt--do not clean in any liquid or blow out with com-
pressed air as this will ruin filter material in the element. Replace (with genuine Kohler replacement
element only)
after each 100 hours. Service element more frequently under dusty, dirty conditions.
COVER
I'ING NlJf \
~
SEAL
DRY EWlENT
BASE
FIGURE 3 - DRY TYPE AIR CLEANER
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cooling system service
Check ai r intake sc ree n before each s tart- up and make sure it is clean and unobstructed. If grass
cl ipp in gs, leaves, dirt etc. star t bui ldulg up on in ta ke screen w hi le oper ating , s top engine and·clear
to
prevent overheating. Cooling air is drawn in to the bl ower housing by f in s on th e fl ywhe el and is
circulated past cooling fins on block and heads and i s then discharged toward the power tak e-off end of
the engule . Do not operate wi th missing co oling shrouds as these direct coo ling air--removal would re-
su lt in improper air circulat ion and possible engine damage due t o overhe at ing. Clean ex ternal surfaces
of your engine occasiona ll y as accumulat ion of dust , oi l can cont r ibu te to im pro per coo li ng.
Ignition system service
Engine misfire or generally poor operation is often caused by spark plugs in poor co ndition or with
incorrect spark gap se tting. Always c lean area around spark plugs before re moving to prevent dirt from
getting into engine. Carefull y note spark plug condi tion as this is often a good indicator of t he ign i -
tion trouble. Plugs fail for various reasons. The porcela in insula tor may crack or become coated w ith
oil, carbon or o ther depo sits. This can cause the high vol t age igni tion impulse to pass from the center
electrode to ground wi thout jumpUlg the spark gap. As an engine o perate s, the electrodes are gradually
burned or worn away. In t ime , the gap becomes so wide t hat the a vailable ignition voltage cannot jump
the gap and the engine misses .
Opera
tion is also greatly a ffected by breaker point con dition and adjustment of poi nt gap. If points
are burned or badly ox idized, l i ttle or no curre nt w ill pass and as a result the engine may not operate
at all , or if i t does run, it is likely to miss particularly at full throt t l e.
SPARK PLUGS: Every 100 hours remove p lugs, check condition and reset gap or replace plug if needed.
Good operating conditions are indicated i f plug has light coating of gray or tan deposi t. A dead white,
blistered coating could in di cate overheating. A black (carbon) coa ting ma y indicate an "overrich" fuel
mixture caused by clogged ai r cleaner or improper carbure tor adjustment. Do not sandblast, wire brush,
scrape or
othe rwise service plug in poor condi tion --bes t resu lts are obtained w ith new plug.
SPARK PLUG
SIZE
TYPE
GAP
TIQ-ITEN TORQ UE
14mm III0 .035 18 - 22 ft . Ibs.
RHIO .025
H EAV Y
GA UGE
#4 OR #6 GA.
BRE AK ER
P
OI NTS
-.;;:- 12 VOLT
BATTERY
+
CONDENSER
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CO IL
ST AR TE R
Af.' METER
,..-------, SP A RK
PL UG
RE GU LA TOR
F USE & HOLDER
FIGURE 4 - WIRING DlAG RAM FOR 15 AMP ALTERNATOR - BATIERY IGN ITI N SYSTEM
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BREAKER PO I NT S: Points are und er the rec tangu lar cover on th e carburet or side of eng ine. Use the fol lowing
procedure to a
djust breaker point gap:
1.
Re mo ve brea ker po in t cov er.
2. Turn engine o ver unt il breaker point s ar e full open--measure gap with feele r gauge. Ope ni ng
should be .020" . Adj
ust by loosening gap adjusting screw then ins ert screwdr iver blade in
adjusting n ot ch to shi ft moveable plate unt il .020" opening is attained. Ret i ght en gap ad-
justing screw.
3.
Gap set t ing can vary (.017 - .023) . To achieve sm oo thest runn in g see timi ng light in struct ions
bel ow.
Alwa ys repla ce ba dly burned or pitt ed breaker points. A certain amoun t of bui ld up or me ta l transfer
occ urs under norma l operat ing conditio ns; however, if t his occurs too frequent ly and becomes excessi ve,
the condenser may be at fau lt . Slig htly p it te d points can be dress ed down with a point f ile, al though
thi s should be done only as a t emporary fix since p oints may tend to arc more readily after f il in g. Re-
place
points at fi rst o pportuni ty after filing . If points are oxidi zed, rub a piece of coarse clo th be-
tween the s
urfaces . Dirty or oi ly points can be cleaned with a cloth but make sure no parti cles of lint
are left between sur fa c es.
TIMING: Engines are equipped with a timing sigh t hole in either the bear ing plate or in the blower housing.
Two tI ming marks are st am ped on the flywheel --the T mark indicates Top Dead Center (TDC) while the S or
SP mark
indicates the Spark or Spark Run point which is 20° before TDC.
Two me thods can be used for tim ing--the t im in g l ight me thod is the more precise way of achieving
exact t iming. The timing light can be used with ma gneto ignition syste ms; however, a storage bat tery may
have
to be used per timing lig ht manu factu rer's instructions.
MET HOD 1 - S TATIC TTIMING: Remov e breaker point cover and remove spark plug lead to prevent unintentio nal
startIng. Rotate engIne by hand in direction of normal rotation (clockwise when viewed from blower housing
end).
Points should just beg in t o b reak as the S mark appears in the cen te r of the t iming s ight hole.
Continue
rotating engine unti l poin ts reach maxim um opening. Measure gap with feeler gauge--gap should
be .020"
fully open. If necessary, loosen point gap adjustment screw and readjust gap to .020" full open.
MaximlDll gap setting can vary a few thousandths (.017 - .023) to achieve smoothest running. Securely tighten
adjusting screw after timing.
METH OD 2 - TIMING LICJIT: Several different types of timing lights are available- -follow manufacturer 's
mst.ruct ions for type used. The fo ll ow in g t iming procedure can be used with ~ timing l ights:
A.
Remove hi gh tensio n lead at spark plug --wrap one end of a short piece of fine wire around spark plug
terminal. Reconnect l ead to terminal--free end of wire must protrude from under boot. (Note: Step
A
for t im in g l ights with alligator clips--some lights have sharp prongs on spark lead- -on these sim-
ply push prong thru boot until i t contac ts metal connector.)
B. Connect one timing l ight lead to the w ire that has just been wrapped around spark plug termina l.
C. Connect second timing lignr-lead to hot (ungrounded) side of battery--see timing light instructions
for ba ttery size, wiring, etC:--
D. Connect third timing light lead to ground.
E. Rotate engine by hand
until S mark visible--chalk S line for easy reading.
F. Start engine, run at 1200 - 1800 RPM, aim timing light into sight hole --light should flash just as
S mark i s ce
ntered in sight hole or even with center mark on bearing plate or blower housing.
G. If timing is of f--re move breaker point cover, loosen gap adjusting screw, shif t breaker plate until
S mark is exact ly centered. Retighten adjusting screw before replacing breaker po in t cover.
alternator system
On electric st ar t mode ls the IS amp al te rnator sys te m provides electr ica l energy to charge the battery.
A solid state recti f ie r-regulator is mo unte d ex ternally on the engine or on the equipment powered by the
engine. The system
al so inclu des an al ternator-s ta t or and permanent magne t ring in s ide the fl yw heel .
These systems
are vi r tu ally serv ic e free--the only required service is an occas ional check to make sure
t
hat all electrical connec tion s are t igllt and th at w ires are not frayed or cracked. Ch eck the precau tio ns
to
the system on your engine to avoid d ama g in g charging s yst em components.
PRECAUT IONS--lS AMP SYSTEM
1. Battery pola ri ty must be co rrect. Negat ive ground syste ms are used with Koh le r Engines.
2. Prevent
altern ator lea ds (AC) from touch in g or short ing. Th is co uld permane ntly damage the s tator.
3. Disconnect leads at rectifi~r --regulat or be for e e lect ric welding is done on equipment in common
ground with engine.
4.
Do not operate for any length of t ime w it hout a bat tery in the syste m.
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BA TTERY : Use 12 volt nega tive battery (- t erm in al ground) with amp hour rat ing of at least 32 for be st
resu l ts . Whe n bat t ery is in good condi tion, each cel l contr ibutes approxima tel y 1.95 to 2.08 volts . If
the charge
is low and less than 0.05 volt difference i s not ed between t he cells having the highest and
lowest read
ings, the ba ttery should be recharged. If t he di fference is more than .05 volts, t his could
indicate a cracked plate or other damage which could call f or replacement of the bat tery .
A
regulator may be bl amed for an undercharged or repeatedly discharged battery when the fault is
actually self-discharge caused by a build -up of corrosive acid across the to p of the ba tte ry. Even a
light coating of this grayish-white substance can complete a ci rcuit to drain and exha ust the energy in
the battery--this can be especially bad when moisture is present . Service as in di cated in the following.
To maintain a
battery in top condition , check and perform the following services at frequent in ter -
vals:
1. Regularly check l evel of electrolyte--add water as necessary to maintain leve l above plates
--do not overfill as this can cause poor performance or early failure due to loss of e lectrolyte .
2.
Keep terminals and top of battery clean . Wash with baking soda and rinse w ith clear water. Do
not allow soda solution to enter cells as this will destroy the electrolyte.
starting motor
Precautions: In the event of a "false start" (engine gets up sufficient speed to disengage starter but
fa1ls to ontinue running), the engine mus t be completely stopped before another starting attempt is
made . If the flywheel is still rotating, the drive pinion and ring gear will clash and be damaged.
Limit cranking (continuous) to a period of 30 seconds to prevent overheating of the starter. If cranked
for 30 seconds, starter should not be operated again for 60 seconds to allow time for cooling.
Starting motors do not require service at any specific intervals. They are pre-lubricated during
manufacture and brushes normally
require a ttention only after extensive use--see trouble analysis below.
Connections
to starting motor should be checked occasionally to make sure they are tight and that leads
are in good cond ition. The following precautions should be observed on electric star t models to prevent
starter damage and/or depletion of battery energy.
Trouble Analysis:
If starter fails to energize, first check wiring, starting switch or solenoid and
condition of battery. Clean or replace badly corroded or dirty contacts--replace wires if frayed or
cracked. Bypass
start switch or solenoid with jumper wire--if starter cranks normally, replace defective
switch or solenoid. If starter turns too slowly and battery is in good condition, check for dirty
brushes or commutator. Further trouble analysis will require special test equipment available only at
authorized repair stat ions.
Alignment: Alignment of starter pinion to ring gear is established by the machined surface of starter
mounting flange on the side of the cylinder block and through special mounting bolts . To prevent mis-
alignment and
gear damage, make sure the proper shoulder bolts are used and that they are securely
tightened at all times.
carburetor adiustments
Carburetors are calibrated in the factory and the main fuel system cannot be reset. If black exhaust
smoke is noted, check the air cleaner--an "overrich" mixture is usually caused by a poorly serviced,
clogged air cleaner element.
If idle readjustment becomes necessary, stop the engine, then turn the IDLE fuel adjusting screw,
all the way in until it bottoms lightly--don't force it closed as this will damage the needle valve.
For preliminary settulg, turn the IDLE 1-1/4 turn out . For final adjustments, start engine and allow it
to warm. The IDLE fuel can then be set by turning the adjustment in until the engine slows down. Now
turn the screw out--the engine will regain speed at first and then it will slow down- -note the positions
of screw at both settings , then set it about half way between the two.
governor adiustments
The governor functions to maintain engine speed under changing load conditions and also acts as a
speed
limiting device. Governors are set in the factory and further adjustments should not be required
unless linkage works loose or becomes disconnected. Readjustment should be made if the engine surges with
changing load or if speed drops considerably when a normal load is applied. Readjustment should be made
by a qua
lified person only.
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trouble shooting
\ Vh en troub les occur, don't overlook simple causes wh ich mig ht seem too ob vio us to be co nsidered. A
s
ta rt ing problem could, for example, be at tri but ed sim ply t o an emp ty fuel tank. The chart below l ists
so
me co mm on causes of engine t roubles-- use this as a guide to locate ca usi ng fa ct ors .
PROB LFN
FUE L REL A TED CAUSES IG'lITION CA USE.' artIER
CA US ES
NO
FUE L IMP
RO PER
RIEL RIEL MIX. WR ONG NO
SP ARK
POO R
IG'lITION ll-
IPR OPER
COOL I NG
I ~ IP RO PE R
LUB RI CA TI ON
l50JR
CGIPRESS ION
VALVE
PRO BLBIS
CARBO N
BU I LD -UP
CD VE RN OR
FA UL TY
H.J GI NE
O VE R LO AD ED
WIL L Nor
ST AR T X X X X
HARD
ST AR TING
X X X X X X
srops
SUDD ENL Y X X X X
LA CKS
PO WE R X X X X X X X X
OPE RA TES
E RRA TI CAL L' X X X X
K!'IOCKS
OR PINGS
X X X X x
"SKIPS" OR
MI SFI RE S X X
BACKFI RE S X X X
OVE RHEA TS X X X X x
storage procedure
If engi ne i s to be out of service for a considerable length of t ime durin g an off season pe ri od, for
ex
am pl e, the following procedure is rec ommend ed to prepare the engine for stor age.
1. Drain
oil fr om cr ankcase while engine is still hot and flush with clean, l ight oi l . Refill
crankcase.
2. Drain
fuel tank and carbureto r, or use a fuel stabi li zer in the gaso line to prevent gum deposits
from developing
in the carburetor and fuel lines.
3. Clean exterior surfaces of engine.
4. Spread a
light film of oil over any exposed metal sur faces of en gin e that are subject to cor-
rosion.
5. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole, cr ank en gin e slowly by hand (2 - 3 revoluti ons)
and
replace spark plugs.
6. Store in clean, dry place.
parts ordering instructions
In any correspondence reg arding your engine or when ordering replacement parts from your nea rest
Ko hler De aler , pl ease report the MODEL, SERIAL and SPECIFICATION number s as found on the nam epl at e of
your eng
in e. If a letter follows the specification number, make sure th at this is also reported. This
informat ion t
ells the Dealer what engine version is invol ved and all o ws him to quickly locat e t he right
pa rt number and supply the correct part for your particular engine. Check the yellow pages of your te le-
phone dir ectory under the heading: ENGINES--gasoline for the nearest Kohler Engine S ervice C enter. Oth er
t han s om e routine serv ice items shown on the illustrations, Kohler part numbers are not listed in this
manual due to var iations found in the numer ous types of engine applications. Do not attempt to replace
major i te ms or any it ems that call for special timing or adjustment procedures--have this work done only
by a
quali fi ed engine specialist.
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operating hour-service log
The fol l owing i s pr ovided to h elp you keep an acc um ulat iv e re cor d of operat ing hours on your engine
and
the dates requ ir ed services were performed. Enter hours t o th e ne ar est quarter hou r.
DATE OPERATING HOURS SERVICE RECORD
RUN HOURS RUN ACCUMULATIVE DATE SERVICE DATE OPERATING HOURS SERVICE RECORD
RUN HOURS RUN ACCUMULATIVE DATE SERVICE
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