Periodic Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Storage - Kohler Courage SV470-600 Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance

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 2 Months
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or 25 Hours •
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Annually or
Every 100 Hours
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Every 2 Years or •
200 Hours
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Every 200 Hours
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Every 500 Hours
¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
²Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.

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.
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 the fuel
tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Run the engine for
2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the
carburetor.
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Fill fuel tank.
Check oil level.
Check air cleaner for dirty¹, loose, or damaged parts.
Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary¹.
Service precleaner element¹ (if equipped).
Service air cleaner element¹ (if not equipped with precleaner).
Replace air cleaner element¹ (if equipped with precleaner).
Change oil and filter (refer to Viscosity Table, Page 1.4, based on seasonal
temperatures).
Remove blower housing and clean cooling areas.
Check that all fasteners are in place and components are properly secured.
Replace fuel filter.
Check spark plug condition and gap.
Have bendix starter drive serviced².
Have valve lash checked/adjusted
Replace spark plug.
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To empty the system, run the engine until the tank
and system are empty.
4. Due to the deep recess around the spark plug,
blow out the cavity with compressed air. Remove
the spark plug. The spark plug is most accessible
when the blower housing is removed for cleaning.
Add one tablespoon of engine oil into the spark
plug hole. Install the plug, but do not connect the
plug lead. Crank the engine two or three
revolutions. Connect the plug lead.
5. Reinstall the blower housing, if removed
previously, and torque the blower housing screws
to 7.5 N·m (65 in. lb.).
6. Store the engine in a clean, dry place.
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