Use and Care Manual

6 37 590 02 Rev. GKohlerPower.com
ON/OFF Switch
ON/OFF switch (A) controls ignition system.
ON Position:
Ignition circuit is switched on. Engine can be
started.
OFF Position:
Ignition circuit is switched off. Engine will not
run.
Stopping
1. Disconnect plugs from electrical sockets (B &
D) to let engine run under no load for 1 or 2
minutes.
2. Set ON/OFF switch (A) to OFF position:
generator stops.
3. Close fuel valve (R).
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.
Safety is an obligation of owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your
generator in safest and most efcient condition possible. Most important points of generator
inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on following pages.
Maintenance Schedule
After rst 5 Hours
● Change oil.
Every 100 Hours or Annually
1
● Clean low-prole air cleaner element (P).
● Change oil.
● Clean cooling areas.
Every 200 Hours
2
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
Every 300 Hours
● Replace low-prole air cleaner element (P).
● Check fuel lter (S) and clean or replace if needed.
Every 500 Hours or Annually
1
● Replace spark plug (K) and set gap.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler portable dealer perform this service.
High Altitude Operation
If this engine is operated at an altitude of 4000
ft. (1219 meters) or above, a high altitude
carburetor kit is required. To obtain high altitude
carburetor kit information or to nd a Kohler
authorized dealer, visit KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
This engine should be operated in its original
conguration below 4000 ft. (1219 meters).
Operating this engine with the wrong engine
conguration at a given altitude may increase
its emissions, decrease fuel efciency and
performance, and result in damage to the
engine.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to
increase maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void
warranty.