COURAGE XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT OWNER'S MANUAL EN XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 CIGÜEÑAL VERTICAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO ES XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 VILEBREQUIN VERTICAL MANUEL DE PROPRIÉTAIRE FR 1
Table of Contents Safety Precautions .........................................2-3 Oil Recommendations....................................... 5 Oil Type.......................................................... 5 Fuel Recommendations .................................... 5 General Fuel Recommendations................... 5 Fuel Type ....................................................... 5 Fuel Line........................................................ 6 Fuel Shut-off Valve (If Equipped)...................
Safety Precautions WARNING ¡ȱ ȱȱȱęȱ and severe burns. ȱȱęȱȱȱȱ ȱȱ engine is hot or running. Explosive Fuel! ȱȱ¡¢ȱĚȱȱ its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied ǰȱ ¢ȱȱȱȱĚǯȱ ȱȱęȱȱȱȱ ȱȱ engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Kohler Courage XT Series engine. Top-notch performance is built into this tough, reliable, quality-manufactured Kohler engine — made by the company world renowned for "Relentless Power and Legendary Performance." Here are some of the innovative features of your Courage XT engine: • ĜǰȱȬȱȱȱǰȱ ȱȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱ cleaner emissions.
Primer Bulb (If Equipped) Fuel Cap Engine ID Label (Example) Retractable Starter Handle Dipstick Fuel Tank Engine ID Label (Example) Air Cleaner Fuel Valve 0XIÀHU Figure 1. Courage XT-7, Vertical Shaft Engine. Oil Recommendations Fuel Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the engine is extremely important, as is daily checking of oil level and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, will cause premature engine wear and failure.
Gasoline/Ether Blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded ȱȱǻȱȱȱ¡ȱȱŗśƖȱ ȱ¢ȱ volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. (QJLQH ,GHQWL¿FDWLRQ 1XPEHUV ȱęȱȱ ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱĜ¡ȱȱȱǯȱ ȱ ȱŜȱȱŝǯȱ ȱ ȱŗȱȱ ȱ ęȱ Label locations.
Serial Number Operating Instructions The serial number is etched into the engine block, directly below the fuel tank. When ordering parts, or in any communication, always provide model, ęȱǰȱȱȱǯȱ ȱȱ ȱȱȱȱǯȱ ȱ ȱŞǯ In addition to these instructions, also read the instructions of equipment this engine powers. Fuel Tank 08-049 600608 Figure 8. Serial Number Location.
Electric Start (XTR-7 Only) ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if Ǽǯȱ ȱȱ ȱŚǯ Řǯȱ ȱȱȱ ȱȱȱON position (if equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. 3. Start the engine by activating key switch; release as soon as engine starts.
Shutdown Engine Carburetor To shutdown the engine, turn ignition switch to OFF ȱǻȱǼǯȱ ȱȱȱȬěȱȱȱ OFFȱȱǻȱǼǯȱ ȱ ȱŚǯ The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel-to-air mixture to the engine under all operating conditions. It has been calibrated at the factory and is not adjustable.
Maintenance Instructions Frequency Maintenance Required After First 3-5 Hours of Operation Change oil Fill fuel tank Daily or Before Starting Engine Check oil level.
Oil Change Oil can be changed by either draining it from the dipstick tube, or from the optional drain plug. Change ȱȱĞȱȱęȱȱȱęȱȱȱǯȱ Ğȱǰȱȱȱȱ¢¢ȱȱĞȱ¢ȱśŖȱȱ of operation. Change oil while engine is still warm, ȱęȱȱȱȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ǯ Drain Oil from Dipstick Tube 1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc.
śǯȱ Ŝǯȱ ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱ ęȱ ȱǰȱ¢ȱȱȱ ȱ the base clean. ȱȱȱęȱȱȱȱ precleaner (if equipped). 7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob securely. Şǯȱ ȱȱȱ¢ǰȱȱȱ Kohler parts. Foam Air Filter Yearly or every 100 hours of operation replace the ȱȱęȱ(Kohler part number 14 083 09-S).
Ignition Parts Ordering This engine is equipped with a dependable maintenance-free ignition system. Other than periodically checking/replacing the spark plug, no adjustments are necessary or possible with this system. ȱȱǰȱęǰȱȱȱȱ are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Authorized Service Center.
Troubleshooting ȱȱǰȱęȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǰȱȱ¡ǰȱȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱȱ Ȭěȱȱȱȱěǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱŘŗǯ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Will Not Start Hard Starting Stops Suddenly Lacks Power Operates Erratically Knocks 0LV¿UHV Consumes or or Engine Excess Engine Pings %DFN¿UHV Overheats Fuel Smokes No Fuel Engine Flooded Fuel Valve Closed Faulty Spark Plug Engine Runs Rich Air Cleaner Blocked Debris
COURAGE® ENGINE LIMITED WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new COURAGE® engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal residential homeowner service for ȱȱȱ ȱǻŘǼȱ¢ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱ Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. If used commercially the COURAGE® engine is covered by a 90-day1 limited warranty.
KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S.
Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty. Some of ȱȱȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱęȱȱȱ point for that part.
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