Engine Service Manual

Fuel System
40 32 690 03 Rev. IKohlerEngines.com
Starting and Engine Equipped with Smart-Choke
™
NOTE: Do not crank engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out starter
motor.
NOTE: If engine develops suffi cient speed to disengage starter but does not keep running (a false start), engine
rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop before attempting to restart engine. If starter is engaged
while fl ywheel is rotating, starter pinion and fl ywheel ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to starter.
1. Smart-Choke
™
system will automatically control choke plate position for starting.
2. Make sure equipment is in neutral.
3. Activate starter switch. Release switch as soon as engine starts.
If starter does not turn engine over, shut starter off immediately. Do not make further attempts to start engine until
condition is corrected. Do not jump start using another battery. See your Kohler authorized dealer for trouble
analysis.
4. For operation, after engine starts, move throttle and set desired engine operating speed.