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To Stop the Engine
1) Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
2) Move the throttle lever to the STOP position.
3) Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Kohler SH265))
Refer also to the Kohler Engine Operating and Maintenance Instructions manual for your log splitter. Refer to engine manual for oil recommenda-
tions.
1) Move the fuel lever to the “ON” position.
2) For a cold engine put the throttle control midway between “SLOW” and ‘FAST.”Place the choke control into the “ON” position.
3) For retractable start engine turn engine ON/OFF switch to “ON.” Slowly pull the starter handle to just past compression. STOP! Return starter
handle. Pull rmly with a smooth steady motion until it starts.
4) Gradually return the choke control to the “OFF” position after the engine starts and warms up.
5) For a warm engine put the throttle control between “SLOW” and “FAST.” A warm engine usually does not require the choke on.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1) If possible, remove the load.
2) Move the throttle control to the “SLOW” or “LOW” idle position.
3) Turn key switch or on/off switch to “OFF.” Move throttle to “STOP” position if equipped.
4) Close the fuel shut-off valve.
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ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS (Kohler SH265)
For temperatures above 32 degrees F use an 10W-30 oil. Using mutigrade oil may increase oil consumption. Using SAE 30W oil below 40 degrees F
will resuilt in hard starting and possible engine bore damage.For temperatures below 32 degrees F use an SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 oil. Oil capac-
ity is about 1.16 quart (1.1 liter).