Service and Repairs

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Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect
negative (–) battery cable from battery.
Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s)
before servicing.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair
establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
After fi rst 5 Hours
● Change engine oil (NOT required if using KOHLER PRO 10W-50 full-synthetic oil). Lubrication System
Every 8 Hours
● Check oil bath air cleaner oil level in oil reservoir cup (if equipped). Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 50 Hours
● Change oil in 2:1 with Clutch Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270, CH395,
CH440).
Gear Reduction System
Every 50 Hours¹
● Service/replace oil bath air cleaner foam fi lter or foam elements (if equipped). Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 50 Hours or Annually (whichever comes fi rst)
● Service/replace Quad-Clean
™
precleaner. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹ (whichever comes fi rst)
● Clean low-profi le air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
● Change engine oil. Lubrication System
● Clean cooling areas. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 200 Hours
● Replace Quad-Clean
™
air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
Every 300 Hours
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake
● Check fuel fi lters (tank outlet fi lter and in-line fi lter) clean or replace if needed (if
equipped).
Fuel System
● Change oil in 6:1 Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270). Gear Reduction System
Every 300 Hours²
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. Reassembly
Every 300 Hours³
● Change engine oil (KOHLER PRO 10W-50 oil only). Lubrication System
Every 500 Hours or Annually¹ (whichever comes fi rst)
● Replace spark plug and set gap. Electrical System
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
3
Option only if using KOHLER
®
PRO oil.
REPAIRS/SERVICE PARTS
Kohler genuine service parts can be purchased from Kohler authorized dealers. To fi nd a local Kohler authorized
dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).