Installation - Kohler Courage SV710 Service Manual

Lubrication System
OIL SENTRY (if equipped)
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NOTE: Make sure oil level is checked before each use,
and is maintained up to FULL or F mark on
dipstick. This includes engines equipped with
Oil Sentry .
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This switch is designed to prevent engine from starting in
a low oil or no oil condition. Oil Sentry
down a running engine before damage occurs. In some
applications this switch may activate a warning signal.
Read your equipment manuals for more information.
Oil Sentry pressure switch is installed in oil fi lter
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adapter. Pressure switch is designed to break contact as
oil pressure increases above 3-5 psi, and make contact
as oil pressure decreases below 3-5 psi.
On stationary or unattended applications (pumps,
generators, etc.), pressure switch can be used to ground
ignition module to stop engine. On vehicular applications
(lawn tractors, mowers, etc.) pressure switch can only be
used to activate a low oil warning light or signal.
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Installation

1. Apply pipe sealant with Tefl on
2. Install switch into tapped hole in oil fi lter adapter.
3. Torque switch to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lb.).
may not shut
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Testing
Compressed air, a pressure regulator, pressure gauge,
and a continuity tester are required to test switch.
1. Connect continuity tester across blade terminal and
2. Gradually increase pressure to switch. As pressure
3. Gradually decrease pressure through range of 2-5
4. Replace switch if it does not operate as specifi ed.
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Thread Sealant or equivalent) to threads of switch.
metal case of switch. With 0 psi pressure applied to
switch, tester should indicate continuity (switch
closed).
increases through range of 2-5 psi tester should
indicate a change to no continuity (switch open).
Switch should remain open as pressure is increased
to 90 psi maximum.
psi. Tester should indicate a change to continuity
(switch closed) down to 0 psi.
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