OWNER'S MANUAL COMMAND SERIES CV11, CV12.
Safety Precautions To insure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully. WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
Safety Precautions (Cont.) WARNING WARNING WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Explosive Gas can cause fires and severe acid burns. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area. Charge battery only in a well ventilated area. Keep sources of ignition away. Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death.
Air Cleaner Engine Identification Plate Retractable Starter Oil Fill/Dipstick Blower Housing Muffler Oil Filter Carburetor Oil Drain Plug Optional Oil Filter Drain Plug Cooling Shrouds Optional Oil Sentry Switch Or Oil Filter Drain Plug Electric Starter Cover Or Optional Fuel Pump Oil Drain Plug Figure 1. Typical Command Vertical Shaft Engine. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important.
General Recommendations Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is recommended. Such a container is easier to handle and helps eliminate spillage during refueling. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and to insure easy starting. Do not add oil to the gasoline. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuel to expand.
Specifications Model: ............................................ CV11/CV12.5 ..................... CV13/CV14 ....................... CV15/CV16** .................. CV460/CV490 Bore: ............................. mm (in.) .. 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 90 (3.55)/90 (3.55) ......... 87 (3.43)/90 (3.55) Stroke: ........................... mm (in.) .. 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ............ 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ............ 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ......... 77 (3.03)/77 (3.
WARNING: Accidental Starts! Before extending and checking retractable starter rope, remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from starting accidentally. Make sure the equipment is in neutral. For an Electric Start Engine – Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts. NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool down period between starting attempts.
Maintenance Instructions Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet. WARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death.
Change the oil as follows (see Figure 8): “F” Mark Operating Range 1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/ dipstick before removing it. 2. Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick. Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage. 3. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened to 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.) torque. Figure 7. Oil Level Dipstick. 5. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up to the “F” mark on the dipstick.
Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S. Air Cleaner Cover w/Knob Replace the oil filter as follows: Foam Precleaner 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 2. Remove the oil filter drain plug located at the base of the oil filter adapter (if so equipped). Allow the oil filter to drain. 3. Remove the old filter and wipe off the filter adapter.
7. When replacement is necessary order genuine Kohler parts. Standard U.L. Approved Extra Capacity CV11-CV16 12 083 08-S 12 083 08-S 12 083 12-S CV460, CV490 12 083 12-S Service Paper Element Every 100 hours of operation replace the paper element, if equipped with a precleaner. Check every 25 hours of operation if not equipped with a precleaner. (More often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions.) 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the cover.
3. Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge. Adjust the gap by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 10. Gap CV11-15, CV460, and CV490 plugs to 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). Gap CV16 plugs to 0.76 mm (0.030 in.). 4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 38.0-43.4 N·m (28-32 ft. lb.). Walbro carburetors have a low idle speed screw and a low idle fuel adjusting needle. Nikki carburetors only have a low idle speed screw.
Set the adjusting needle midway between the rich and lean settings. See Figure 12. • If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut-off valve, make sure it is open. • If the engine is equipped with an in-line fuel filter, make sure it is clean and unobstructed. Replace the filter if necessary. Adjust to Midpoint • Make sure fuel is reaching the carburetor. This includes checking the fuel lines and fuel pump for restrictions or faulty components, replace as necessary.
Storage Parts Ordering If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: The engine Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. These numbers are found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes if there are any. See “Engine Identification Numbers” on page 5. 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2.
LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY We warrant to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co.
(c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our web site at: www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-920-457-4441 and ask for an Engine Service representative.
