Engine Manual

TP-7095 4/18 3
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Service Assistance................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Section 1. Components and Maintenance Locations ........................................................................................... 13
1.1 Model KG6208 Engine Side Views......................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Model KG6208 Top and Rear Views ...................................................................................................................... 14
Section 2. Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2 Fuel System ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Components ............................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.2 Fuel Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.3 Before Starting ......................................................................................................................................... 20
2.2.4 Starting..................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.5 Cold Weather Starting .............................................................................................................................. 22
2.2.6 Monitoring Engine Operation ................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.7 Stopping ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Section 3. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.2 Safety Precautions and Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Fluid Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 27
3.3.1 Oil Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 27
3.3.2 Coolant Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 27
3.4 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 28
3.5 Engine .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1 Check Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.2 Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter .............................................................................................................. 30
3.5.3 Check and Clean the Air Filter ................................................................................................................. 33
3.5.4 Replace the Air Filter ............................................................................................................................... 33
3.5.5 Check, Adjust and Replace the Spark Plugs............................................................................................ 33
3.5.6 Ignition Timing .......................................................................................................................................... 35
3.6 Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.1 Check Battery and Connections ............................................................................................................... 36
3.6.2 Check and Adjust the Drive Belt .............................................................................................................. 37
3.6.3 Replace the Drive Belt ............................................................................................................................. 39
3.6.4 Check Wiring and Electrical Connections ................................................................................................ 40
3.7 Cooling System ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.7.1 Check Coolant Level and Condition ......................................................................................................... 41
3.7.2 Check Hoses and Clamps........................................................................................................................ 41
3.7.3 Draining and Replacing the Coolant ........................................................................................................ 41
3.8 Fuel System ........................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.8.1 Check Fuel Supply Pipe and Connections ............................................................................................... 42
3.8.2 Check Fuel Level (LPG only) ................................................................................................................... 42
Section 4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 43
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.2 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................... 43