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SH255, SH265, SH270

Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT:

Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating

equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers.

Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or

service.

Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines.

com. Please review carefully as it provides your speciﬁ c rights and obligations.

To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations, exhaust system

backpressure may not exceed limits which can be found on KohlerEngines.

com. Search by Model No., then select Specs tab.

Kohler Engines has published CO2 values on KohlerEngines.com website.

Record engine information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage.

Engine Model

Speciﬁ cation

Serial Number

Purchase Date

ESS

FRC

Summary of content (8 pages)

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EN ESS SH255, SH265, SH270 Owner's Manual FRC ID KO ZH IMPORTANT: Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines. com. Please review carefully as it provides your specific rights and obligations.
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Safety Precautions WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage. CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage. NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. WARNING WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
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EN D C E A H B G F C I A V J W K U T O S R N Q M L P L A Air Cleaner Base B Paper Element C Air Cleaner Cover D Wing Nut E Precleaner F Dual-Element Air Cleaner G Low-Profile Air Cleaner H Foam Element I Screw J Muﬄer Shield K Spark Plug L Oil Drain Plug On/Oﬀ Switch (if equipped) P Retractable Starter T Choke Control M Oil Fill Plug N Dipstick O Q Debris Screen R Starter Handle S Fuel Shut-Oﬀ U Throttle Control V Fuel Cap W Fuel Tank Pre-Start C
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. Retractable Start: Slowly pull starter handle until just past compression-STOP! Return starter handle; firmly pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from starter rope guide. Starting WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed spaces. Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
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EN Maintenance Instructions WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s) before servicing. Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable from battery.
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Check Oil Level NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, never run engine with oil level below or above operating range indicator on dipstick. Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fill/dipstick areas of any debris. 1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil oﬀ. 2. Reinsert dipstick into tube; rest on oil fill neck; turn counterclockwise until cap drops down to lowest point of thread leads; do not thread cap onto tube. a. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level should be at top of indicator on dipstick. or b.
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Spark Plugs EN Breather Tube Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly connected. CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury. Air Cooling Do not touch wires while engine is running. WARNING Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and replace. Hot Parts can cause severe burns. 1. Check gap using wire feeler gauge. Adjust gap, see specification table for adjustment. 2. Install plug into cylinder head. Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
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Troubleshooting Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. This work should be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.