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Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must
not be used on models where exhaust emissions
are regulated.
a. Gasoline/Alcohol blends: Gasohol
(up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is
approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.
Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not
approved.
b. Gasoline/Ether blends: Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of
15% MTBE by volume) are approved
as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other
gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
2. Fuel Warnings: Gasoline is extremely
flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Store gasoline only in approved containers, in
well-ventilated, unoccupied buildings, a way
from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running, since spilled
fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot
parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the
engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
a. To minimize gum deposits in fuel system
and to insure easy starting, do not use
gasoline left over from the previous
season.
b. Do not add oil to the gasoline.
c. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
d. Filler neck should not contain fuel.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Daily or Before Starting the Engine
• Fill the fuel tank
• Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed,
to the proper level
• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose,
or damaged parts
• Check the air intake and cooling areas for debris
and clean as necessary
• Check the operation of the safety switch
• Check for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged parts
on the unit
• Inspect and clean the Hose and Discharge Nozzle
of clogging debris
• Inspect the condition of all warning labels and replace
if necessary
Every 5 hours of Usage
• Inspect for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged
parts on the unit
• Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed, to the proper level
Every 100 hours of Usage
• Change the engine oil as instructed in this manual
• Remove the cooling shrouds of the engine and
clean the cooling areas of dust, dirt, or debris
Every 200 hours of Usage
• Change the engine oil filter as instructed in
this manual
• Check the engine spark plugs condition and gap
Every 250 hours of Usage
• Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including
replacing the Main Element, as instructed in this manual
Every 500 hours of Usage
• Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including
replacing the Inner Element, as instructed in this manual
Maintenance Schedule:
See the Kohler Engine Owner’s Manual for additional required maintenance.