Oil Recommendations - Kohler Command CH20 Service Manual

Maintenance

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

All-season KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil is the
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ideal oil for KOHLER engines. It is specifi cally formulated
to extend the oil and oil fi lter change interval to 300
Hours when paired with a KOHLER PRO Extended Life
Oil Filter.
300-Hour oil and oil fi lter change intervals are exclusive
to and only authorized on KOHLER engines that utilize
both the KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil and
KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter. Alternative
engine oils and oil fi lters may be used with KOHLER
engines but require 100-Hour oil and 200-Hour oil fi lter
change intervals for proper maintenance. Oil must be
API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or
higher. Select viscosity based on air temperature at time
of operation as shown below.
Kohler PRO 10W-50
5W-30
°F -20 0 20
°C -30 -20 -10
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and severe
burns.
If a gaseous odor is detected, ventilate area
and contact an authorized service technician.
LPG is extremely fl ammable and is heavier than air
and tends to settle in low areas where a spark or fl ame
could ignite gas. Do not start or operate this engine
in a poorly ventilated area where leaking gas could
accumulate and endanger safety of persons in area.
NG is extremely fl ammable, is lighter than air, and
rises. Do not start or operate this engine in a poorly
ventilated area where leaking gas could accumulate
and endanger safety of persons in area.
To ensure personal safety, installation and repair of
LPG/NG fuel supply systems must be performed only
by qualifi ed LPG/NG system technicians. Improperly
installed and maintained LPG/NG equipment could
cause fuel supply system or other components to
malfunction, causing gas leaks.
Observe federal, state and local laws governing LPG/
NG fuel, storage, and systems.
This engine is certifi ed to operate on LPG or LPG/NG.
LPG Engines
LPG from an appropriate LPG fuel tank (supplied
separately) is required to operate this engine.
4
10W-30
SAE 30
32 40 50 60 80
0 10 20 30
WARNING
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NG Engines
NG from an approved system or source of supply can be
used to operate this engine.
STORAGE
If engine will be out of service for 2 months or more
follow procedure below.
1. Change oil while engine is still warm from operation
(NOT required if using KOHLER PRO 10W-50
full-synthetic oil). Remove spark plug(s) and pour
about 1 oz. of engine oil into cylinder(s). Replace
spark plug(s) and crank engine slowly to distribute
oil.
2. Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
3. Separate LPG tank from unit and store separately in
an area designated for safe LPG tank storage.
4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.
100
40
24 690 30 Rev. G