Starting
1.
2.
For a ColdEngine
-
Place the throttle control
midway
betweenthe
“slow”
and
“fast”
positions. Place the choke control into the
“on”
position.
For a Warm Engine (normal operating
temperatures)
-
Place the throttle control
midway
betweenthe
“slow”
and
“fast”
positions. For non-certifiedengines, placethe
choke into the
“off
position. For certified
engines, placethe choke in the
“on”
position.
Start the engine as follows:
For Rope Start Engines
-
Placethe starting rope
knot in the slot in starting pulley.Wrap the rope
aroundthe pulley. Pullthe starter handlewith a
smooth, steady motion.
For a Retractable Start Engine
-
SLOWLYpull
the starter handle untiljust past compression
-
STOP! Returnstarter handle, pull firmly with a
smooth, steady motionto start. Pullthe handle
straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from the
starter rope guide.
Extendthe starting rope periodicallyand check its
condition. If the rope isfrayed, have it replaced
immediatelybyyour Kohler EngineService
Dealer.
a
WARNING: AccidentalStarts!
Before extendingand checking the retractablestarter
rope, remove the sparkplug lead to prevent the engine
from startingaccidentally. Groundthe lead to prevent
sparks that could cause fires.Make sure the
equipment
is
in neutral.
For an Electric Start Engine
-Activate the
starter switch. Releasethe switch as soon as the
engine starts.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Do not crank the engine continuouslyfor
morethan
10
secondsat a time. If the
enginedoes not start, allow a 60 second
cool down period between starting
attempts. Failureto follow these
guidelinescan burn out the starter motor.
If the engine developssufficientspeed to
disengagethe starter but does not keep
running (afalse start),engine rotation
must be allowedto come to a complete
stop before attemptingto restart the
engine.
If
the starter is engagedwhile the
flywheel is rotating,the starter pinionand
flywheel ring gear may clash, resultingin
damaae to the starter.
3.
4.
If the starter does notturn the engine over, shut
off starter immediately. Do not make further
attemptsto start the engine untilthe condition is
corrected. Do notjump start usinganother battery
(refer to “Battety” below). See your Kohler Engine
Service Dealerfor trouble analysis.
For a ColdEngine
-
Graduallyreturnthe choke
controlto the
“off”
positionafter the engine starts
and warms ups. The engine/equipment may be
operatedduring the warm-up period, but it may be
necessaryto leave the choke partiallyon untilthe
enginewarms up.
For a Warm, CertifiedEngine
-
Returnthe
choke to the
“off
positionas soon as the engine
starts.
Stopping
1.
Removethe load by disengagingall PTO
attachments.
2.
Placethe throttle control in the idle position.Allow
the engineto run at idlefor 30-60 seconds.
3. Movethe throttle controlto the “stop”position.
On enginesequippedwith a key switch, turn
switch to
“stop”
or
“off”
position.
Battery
A
12
volt battery is normally used. Refer to the
operating instructionsof the equipmentthis engine
powersfor specific battery requirements.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the
engine, rechargethe battery (see page
10).
Operating
Optionalspark arrestor mufflersare available from your
Kohler EngineService Dealer.Checkyour local laws
and statutes regardingengine spark arrestor muffler
requirements.
Angle of Operation
This enginewill operatecontinuouslyat angles upto
30”. Check oil levelto assure crankcase oil level is at
the
“F
mark.
Refer to the operating instructionsof the equipment
this engine powers. Becauseof equipment design or
application,there may be more stringent restrictions
regardingthe angle of operation.
NOTE: Do not operatethis engine continuouslyat
angles exceeding30” in any direction. Engine
damage could result from insufficient
lubrication.
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