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- Page 1 WNER ANUAL OHLER RIAD TH520-TH650 ORIZONTAL RANKSHAFT...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions To ensure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully. WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored. - Page 3 • Dependable, maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time. • Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark plugs, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
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Page 4: Oil Recommendations
Air Cleaner Cover Dipstick Oil Fill Blower Housing Cooling Shrouds Grass Electric Oil Filter Screen Starter Oil Drain Plug Oil Drain Plug Figure 1. Typical Triad OHC Engine. Oil Recommendations NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed classifications may be used with oil changes performed at Using the proper type and weight of oil in the the recommended intervals. -
Page 5: Engine Identification Numbers
The following table provides the Engine Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded Compliance Period (in hours) associated with the gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler category descriptor found on the certification label. engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. -
Page 6: Cold Weather Starting Hints
WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases! corrected. Do not jump start using another battery Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon (refer to “Battery” page 7). See your Kohler Engine monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust Service Dealer for trouble analysis. -
Page 7: Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet. WARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. - Page 8 2. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine, clean Change Oil and Oil Filter The use of Kohler genuine replacement oil filters and the area around the dipstick before removing it. Kohler Lubricating Oil is recommended for efficient 3.
- Page 9 Keep this area clean. Also (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a check for loose or damaged components. Replace all genuine Kohler oil filter. Use chart below to determine bent or damaged air cleaner components. part number to order.
- Page 10 4. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are Figure 10. Top Tank Air Cleaner Components.
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Page 11: Fuel Filter
® type RC12YC (or the battery at all times. Keep batteries out of the reach equivalent) spark plugs, Kohler Part No. 12 132 02-S. of children. Remove all jewelry when servicing batteries. 1. Before removing the spark plug, clean the area... - Page 12 Carburetor Troubleshooting and Adjustments Adjust Carburetor NOTE: Carburetor adjustments should be made only 1. Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to 10 after the engine has warmed up. minutes to warm up. The engine must be warm before adjusting the low idle speed setting.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table. Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work. Possible Cause No Improper... -
Page 14: Specifications
LIMITED 2 YEAR OHC ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new OHC engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. - Page 15 These warranty periods will begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no cost to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. Kohler Co. recommends that all receipts and records covering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period, the maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner.