Use and Care Manual

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A ENGINE DOES NOT START
B
Turn the engine switch to “7” (ON), then
pull the recoil starter and check if the oil
warning light flickers.
C Does not flicker D Flickers
E Check engine oil level.
F OK G Level low
Consult a
Kohler portable
dealer.
Add engine oil.
K Check the spark plug.
9 Type: BPR4ES
9 Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
L Incorrect M OK
Replace or
adjust gap.
Clean the spark
plug.
N
Check the following.
9 Fuel line clogging.
9 Air filter element
clogging.
O Clogged
P OK
Q
Clean
or
replace.
R OK
S Engine does not start.
H
Pull the recoil starter and check the
spark plug for spark strength.
(See “WARNING”)
WARN I N G
9 To prevent FIRE HAZARDS be
sure fuel is not present in the
spark plug area.
9 To prevent FIRE HAZARDS be
sure to place the spark plug as far
away as possible from the spark
plug hole and carburetor area.
9 To prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK do
not hold spark plug lead with
hand while testing.
I OK J Does not spark
T Consult a Kohler portable dealer.
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