Product Manual

6 35 590 01 Rev. CKohlerPower.com
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 (C).
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fi ll plug/dipstick
(C) areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick (C); wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick (C) into tube; rest on oil fi ll
neck; turn counterclockwise until cap drops
down to lowest point of thread leads; do not
thread cap onto tube.
a. Remove dipstick (C); check oil level.
Level should be at top of indicator on
dipstick (C).
or
b. Remove oil fi ll plug (C). Level should be
up to point of overfl owing fi ller neck.
3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overfl owing
fi ller neck.
4. Reinstall dipstick (C) or oil fi ll plug (C) and
tighten securely.
Change Oil
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil fi ll cap/dipstick (C) and
oil drain plug (H).
2. Remove oil drain plug (H) and oil fi ll cap/
dipstick (C). 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
overfl owing fi ller neck.
5. Reinstall oil fi ll cap/dipstick (C) and tighten
securely.
6. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local
ordinances.
Maintenance Instructions
All maintenance operations are to be carried out as described in maintenance table. Their
frequency is given for your information, for pumps operating with fuel or oil in accordance with
specifi cations given in this manual.
If pump is used under extreme conditions, reduce interval between maintenance operations.
Maintenance Schedule
After fi rst 5 Hours
● Change oil.
Every 50 Hours or Annually
● Service/replace precleaner (P).
Every 100 Hours or Annually
1
● Change oil.
● Clean cooling areas.
Every 200 Hours
2
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
Every 200 Hours
● Replace air cleaner element (Q).
Every 300 Hours
● Check fuel fi lters (tank outlet fi lter and in-line fi lter) and clean or replace if needed (if equipped).
Every 500 Hours or Annually
1
● Replace spark plug and set gap.
1
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Have a Kohler portable dealer perform this service.