Kohler COMMAND CV17-745 Service Manual page 7

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Periodic Maintenance Instructions
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 (-)
battery cable from battery.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Frequency Maintenance Required
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Daily or Before
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Starting Engine
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Every 25 Hours •
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Every 100 Hours
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Every 200 Hours
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Every 250 Hours •
Annually or •
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Every 500 Hours
Every 500 Hours •
• Replace fuel filter
Every 1500 Hours
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
³Cleanout Kits 25 755 20-S (black) or 25 755 21-S (gold) allow cooling areas to be cleaned without removing shrouds.
Storage
If the engine will be out of service for two months or
more, use the following storage procedure.
1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. On
Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engines, avoid
spraying water at the wiring harness or any of the
electrical components.
2. Change the oil and oil filter while the engine is still
warm from operation. See "Change Oil and Oil
Filter" in Section 6.
3. The fuel system must be completely emptied, or
the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to
prevent deterioration. If you choose to use a
stabilizer, follow the manufacturer's
recommendations, and add the correct amount
for the capacity of the fuel system.
Fill fuel tank.
Check oil level.
Check air cleaner for dirty 1
Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary
Service precleaner element
Replace air cleaner element
Change oil. (More frequently under severe conditions.)
Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas
Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary (if equipped).
Check spark plug condition and gap.
Change oil filter.
Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element
Have bendix starter drive serviced
Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned
Have crankshaft spline lubricated
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Safety and General Information
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Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run
the engine for 2 to 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the rest of the system. Close the fuel shut-off
valve when the unit is being stored or transported.
To empty the system, run the engine until the tank
and the system is empty.
4. Remove the spark plugs and add one tablespoon
of engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install the
spark plugs, but do not connect the plug leads.
Crank the engine two or three revolutions.
5. On equipment with an EFI engine, disconnect the
battery or use a battery minder to keep the battery
charged during storage.
6. Store the engine in a clean, dry place.
Section 1
Refer to:
Section 5
Section 6
Section 4
1 . Section 4
Section 4
Section 4
Section 6
Section 4
Section 6
Section 8
Section 6
1
. Section 4
Section 8
2 . Section 8
Section 2
Section 5B
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