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CH245, CH255, CH260, CH270, CH270TF,

CH395, CH395TF, CH440, CH440TF

Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT:

Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating

equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers.

Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or

service.

Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines.

com. Please review carefully as it provides your speciﬁ c rights and obligations.

To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations, exhaust system

backpressure may not exceed limits which can be found on KohlerEngines.

com. Search by Model No., then select Specs tab.

Kohler Engines has published CO2 values on KohlerEngines.com website.

Record engine information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage.

Engine Model

Speciﬁ cation

Serial Number

Purchase Date

ESE

ESS

FRC

FRF

Summary of content (11 pages)

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EN DA CH245, CH255, CH260, CH270, CH270TF, CH395, CH395TF, CH440, CH440TF Owner's Manual DE ESE ESS FRC FRF HR ID IT KO NL PL PT RO RU SL ZH IMPORTANT: Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines. com.
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Safety Precautions WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage. CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage. NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. WARNING WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause ﬁres and severe burns. Do not ﬁll fuel tank while engine is hot or running. Gasoline is extremely ﬂammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
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EN C A D B L E F K G J H I M O R P N Q A Air Cleaner Cover B Bail C Fuel Cap D Fuel Tank E Throttle Lever F On/Oﬀ Switch (if equipped) G Dipstick/Oil Fill Plug H Oil Drain Plug I Retractable Starter J Starter Handle K Fuel Shut-Oﬀ (and Ignition, if equipped) L Choke Lever M 2:1 with Clutch Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270, CH395, CH440) N Drain Plug O Gear Box Dipstick P 6:1 Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270) Q Oil Level/Drain Plug R Oil Fill Plug See
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R A B J B B C C C C D K K L L E M M F S N G M M O F O Q Q P I P K K F F B H A Quad-Clean™ Air Cleaner B Air Cleaner Cover C Bail D Precleaner E Paper Element F Air Cleaner Base G Low-Proﬁle Air Cleaner H Screw I Foam Element J CH270 Oil Bath Air Cleaner K O-Ring L Foam Filter Cover M Foam Filter Support Plate N Foam Filter O Oil Retainer Ring P Oil Reservoir Cup Q Oil Level Mark R CH395/CH440 Oil Bath Air Cleaner S Foam Element Kit Pre-Start
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4. Retractable Start: Slowly pull starter handle EN until just past compression-STOP! Return starter handle; ﬁrmly pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from starter rope guide. Starting WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed spaces. Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
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Carburetor Icing NOTE: Running engine with cover positioned for cold weather operation in normal conditions can damage engine. Carburetor icing can take place when certain combinations of temperature and humidity exist. Result of carburetor icing is rough running at idle or low speed as well as black or white smoke. To reduce likelihood of carburetor icing, air cleaner cover can be rotated to draw warmer air from muﬄer side. For cold weather operation, position air cleaner cover with snowﬂake decal out.
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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. 4. Fill crankcase with new oil to speciﬁed level on dipstick or ﬁller neck threads for engine being serviced. See Check Oil Level. EN 5. Reinstall oil ﬁll cap/dipstick and tighten securely. 6.
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6:1 Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270) This reduction system uses an internal pinion and ring gear system, independent of, and separated from main crankcase lubrication. Check and maintain oil level using oil level/ drain plug hole in gear box case. Change reduction system oil at interval in maintenance schedule. Oil capacity of this gear box is 0.12 L (0.13 U.S. qt.). 1. Drain old oil out through oil level/drain plug, tip engine as required. 2. Engine must be level.
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Low-Proﬁle Spark Plugs EN 1. Remove screw and air cleaner cover. 2. Remove foam element from base. CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury. Do not touch wires while engine is running. 3. Wash foam element in warm water with detergent. Rinse and allow to air dry. 4. Lightly oil foam element with new engine oil; squeeze out excess oil. Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and replace. 5. Reinstall foam element into base. 1. Check gap using wire feeler gauge.
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9. CH270 engines: Reinstall foam ﬁlter on oil reservoir cup. Place foam ﬁlter support plate on ﬁlter. Reinstall foam ﬁlter cover. Make sure O-ring is in place on top of ﬁlter cover. CH395/CH440 engines: Reinstall taller foam element ﬁrst, then shorter foam element on oil reservoir cup. Place foam ﬁlter support plate on elements. Reinstall foam ﬁlter cover. Make sure O-ring is in place on top of ﬁlter cover.
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EN Troubleshooting Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. This work should be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.