Use and Care Manual

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37 590 02 Rev. G
KohlerPower.com
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Oil Recommendations
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent
oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher
are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air
temperature at time of operation as shown in
table below.
°F -20 020324060
50 80 100
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
5W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
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 (I).
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil ll plug/dipstick
(I) areas of any debris.
1. Remove oil ll plug/dipstick (I); wipe oil off.
2. Remove oil ll plug/dipstick (I); check oil
level. Level should be at top of indicator on
dipstick (I).
3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overowing
ller neck.
4. Reinstall oil ll plug/dipstick (I) and tighten
securely.
Change Oil
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil ll plug/dipstick (I) and
oil drain plug (H).
2. Remove oil drain plug (H) and oil ll plug/
dipstick (I). Drain oil completely.
3. Reinstall oil drain plug (H). Torque to 13 ft. lb.
(17.6 N·m).
4. Fill crankcase with new oil, up to point of
overowing ller neck.
5. Reinstall oil ll plug/dipstick (I) and tighten
securely.
6. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local
ordinances.
Oil Sentry
™
(if equipped)
This switch is designed to prevent engine
from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil
Sentry
™
may not shut down a running engine
before damage occurs.
Fuel Recommendations
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause res
and severe burns.
Do not ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely ammable and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Never refuel
while smoking or in vicinity of an open ame.
Store gasoline only in approved containers,
in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or ames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved
and should NOT be used; effects of
old, stale or contaminated fuel are not
warrantable.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
● Octane rating of 86(R+M)/2 or higher.
● Research Octane Number (RON) 91 octane
minimum.
● Gasoline up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded is acceptable.
● Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved.
● Do not add oil to gasoline.
● Do not overll fuel tank.
● Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.