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Kohler SV810-840 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL COURAGE SV710-740 COURAGE PRO SV810-840 ERTICAL RANKSHAFT...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    WARNING CAUTION NOTE For Your Safety! These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others. WARNING severe burns. engine is hot or running. Explosive Fuel! its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied engine is hot or running, since spilled...
  • Page 3 WARNING Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) Congratulations Safety Precautions (Cont.) WARNING Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.

  • Page 4: Oil Recommendations

    Courage ® Air Cleaner Access Door Handle Fuel Pump Figure 1. Typical Courage and Courage PRO ® Oil Recommendations Oil Type *Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable, up to 4°C (40°F). **Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below 23°C (-10°F).
  • Page 5 REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 AND CA 2008 AND LATER EXH EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE. USING DELEGATED ASSEMBLY FOR AFTERTREATMENT.

  • Page 6: Cold Weather Starting Hints

    Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the Cold Weather Starting Hints Starting fast...

  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    Every 100 Hours Every 300 Hours Every 500 Hours Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions. Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform these services. Check Oil Level BEFORE EACH USE as WARNING: Hot Parts! Engine components can get extremely hot from operation.

  • Page 8: Change Oil And Oil Filter

    Oil Fill Cap/ Dipstick Oil Fill Tube Figure 5. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick and Oil Fill Tube. Do not Incorrect Oil Fill Cap/ Dipstick Oil Fill Tube Figure 6. Oil Fill Cap and Oil Fill Tube Threads. until tight. F” or FULL L”...

  • Page 9: Service Precleaner And Air Cleaner Element

    plug. Tighten “F securely. F” or FULL L” or LOW Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element engine Precleaner (Some Models) Latch Figure 10. Courage Air Cleaner System. Element (Taller) FULL or Latch Precleaner (Some Models) Figure 11. Courage PRO Air Cleaner System. Latch Air Cleaner Element...

  • Page 10: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    Latch Figure 13. Unhooking Latch (Courage PRO). Service Precleaner hours or every 100 hours. 32 083 05-S Precleaner 32 083 08-S Precleaner (PRO) Service Paper Element hours. annually 32 083 03-S Element 32 083 06-S Element (PRO) Secure with the latch. Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas 100 hours 37 mm (1.45 in.) high...
  • Page 11 Ignition System Check Spark Plugs Every 100 hours ® the gap to Wire Gauge Spark Plug Ground Electrode (0.030 in.) Gap Figure 14. Servicing Spark Plug. Battery Charging WARNING: Explosive Gas! Before disconnecting the negative (-) ground cable, make sure all switches are OFF. If ON, a spark will occur at the ground cable terminal which could cause an explosion if hydrogen gas or gasoline vapors are present.
  • Page 12 Low Idle Mixture Screw Figure 16. Carburetor Details. Low Idle Mixture Screw Idle Speed (RPM) Adjustment Screw Element Figure 17. Carburetor Adjustment Access Locations (Latch Removed For Clarity). Troubleshooting gasoline. necessary. securely. Adjust Carburetor Idle Speed (RPM) Adjustment Screw cap. Fuel Solenoid control into the Models with Governed Idle System...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    this section. Troubleshooting Possible Cause No Improper Problem Fuel Fuel Will Not Start • • Hard Starting • Stops Suddenly • Lacks Power • Operates Erratically • Knocks or Pings • • • Overheats • High Fuel Consumption Storage Governed Idle Spring Figure 18.

  • Page 14: Major Repair

    Parts Ordering Courage ® Always insist on genuine Kohler parts. Major Repair Model Designation Electric Start...
  • Page 15 COURAGE ® ® engine is ®...
  • Page 16 Courage PRO ™...
  • Page 17 COURAGE PRO ™ ™...
  • Page 18 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS years. • • • KOHLER CO. LIMITED WARRANTY • • •...
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  • Page 20 FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL KohlerEngines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO.: 32 590 01-B ISSUED: 9/05 REVISED: 5/08 LITHO IN U.S.A.

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