Oil Recommendations - Kohler SNOWPRO WH208 Owner's Manual

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Primer Bulb
Emergency
Stop/Run
Key
Choke
Control
Fuel
Shut-Off
Oil
Drain
Plug
Figure 1. Control and Service Point Locations.
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2, EC
STAGE II (SN:3) AND CA 2008 AND LATER
EXH EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE
FAMILY
TYPE APP
DISPL. (CC)
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA:
CERTIFIED ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS.
1-800-544-2444 kohlerengines.com
KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN, USA
CRAFTED IN CHINA
Figure 2. Serial and Data Label (Example).
The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has
been shown to meet Federal and CARB emission
requirements. The following table provides the Engine
Compliance Period (in hours) associated with the
category descriptor found on the certification label.
Emission Compliance Period (Hours)
EPA
CARB
Refer to serial and data label for engine displacement.
Exhaust Emission Control System for model WH208 is
EM for U.S. EPA and Europe.

Throttle
Control
Serial and
Retractable
Data Label
Starter
11236
CARB:
Category C
15 hours
Moderate
15 hours
Fuel
Tank
Cap
Starter
Handle
Electric
Start
Receptacle
(Optional)
Starter
Button
(Optional)

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil
daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the
correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine
wear and failure.
Oil Type
Use high quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time
of operation as shown in the following table.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
°F -20
0
°C -30
-20
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Figure 3. Oil Viscosity Grades Table.
Refer to Maintenance Instructions for detailed oil
check and oil change procedures.
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Electric
Starter
(Optional)
Kohler 10W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
20
32
40
50
60
80
-10
0
10
20
Muffler
Spark
Plug
100
30
40

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