Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SH265 Kohler
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C ourage SH265 EN ES FR HORIZONT AL CRANKSHAFT OWNER'S MANUAL ÁRBOL DE CIGÜEÑAL HORIZONT AL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR VILEBREQUIN HORIZONT AL MANUEL DE L'UTILISA TEUR DE HORIZONT ALE KURBEL WEL.
2 1 A B D E E F F H C I J K G 2 A B A B 3 A B A C 4 5 A B.
3 6 A 7 A A 8 9 A 10 A 1 1 A.
4 12 A STOP 13 A 14 A 15 B A C D E F G H A D B C 16.
5 17 A B C B C A 18 19 B A 20 A A B 21 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMA TION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EP A PH2, EC STAGE II (SN:3) AND CA 2008 AND LATER EXH EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE FAMIL Y TYPE APP DISPL.
6 Safety Precautions T o ensure safe operation, please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your equipment manufacturer's manual for other important safety information. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below .
7 EN Congratulations on your purchase of a Kohler Engine. Every part, ev ery component, every system on a Kohler engine is guided by our exclusive P erformance Engineering philosophy: • T o operate .
8 Check Oil Level See Figures 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EA CH USE as follows: 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
9 EN NOTE: Winter grade gasoline has higher v olatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline le over from summer . 4. Electric Start Models: Be sure the baery is in good condition. A warm baery has much more starting capacity than a cold baery .
10 Engine Speed NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor seing to increase the maximum engine speed. Overspeed is hazardous and will v oid the engine w arranty .
1 1 EN Oil Disposal Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil at your local recycling center or municipal collection location in accordance with local ordinances. Change Oil See Figures 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 For a new engine, change oil aer the rst 5 hours of operation.
12 4. Slide the precleaner (D) and paper element (F) onto the air cleaner stud (G). Secure with special w asher (E) and wing nut (C) (some models). 5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover (B) and secure with wing nut (A). Ignition This engine is equipped with a dependable maintenance-free ignition system.
13 EN Spark Arrestor See Figure 19 Engines are equipped with a spark arrestor for operational and environmental safety . Every 100 hours of operation, remov e and clean or replace the spark arrestor following the instructions below . W ARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
14 Storage See Figures 1 and 6 If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, follow these storage procedures: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2. Change the oil while the engine is still w arm from operation. (Refer to Change Oil .
15 EN Repairs Repair information is av ailable in Kohler Engine service manuals, which are av ailable at KohlerEngines.com, or at Kohler Engine Service Centers. Major repairs generally require the services of a trained mechanic and the use of specialized tools and equipment.
16 COURAGE ® ENGINE LIMITED W ARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new COURAGE ® engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or wo.
17 EN OWNER’S W ARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner ’ s manual. Kohler Co. recommends that you retain all receipts cov ering maintenance on the engine, but Kohler Co.
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