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Kohler SNOWPRO WH208 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 SNOW PRO orizontal ranksHaft WH208...

  • Page 2: Oil Recommendations

    This Manual Provides the Needed Information to Service the WH208 Engine. Please See the CH270 Service Manual For Information Not Covered Here. NOTE: This engine is intended for winter use. Oil Recommendations WARNING Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important.
  • Page 3 Figure 3. Typical Engine Dimensions-WH208 With Optional Electric Starter.
  • Page 4 Perform the following steps to remove the engine cover, electric starter, fuel tank, and the engine control assembly. Remove Control Knobs Choke 1. Pull the choke control knob out. Pry the linkage out from underneath the knob and lift the knob off the linkage and remove from the engine cover.
  • Page 5 2. Remove the Torx screws securing the engine cover. See Figure 9. Hex Flange Screws Torx Screws Figure 11. Remove Air Box Screw. Figure 9. Remove Torx Screws. Hex Nuts 3. Do not fully remove the cover from the engine. The primer hose and the key switch wires are still attached at this time.

  • Page 6: Remove Muffler

    Remove Fuel Tank 1. Remove the hex flange screws securing the engine extension cover, and remove the engine Fuel Tank extension cover. See Figure 14. Hex Flange Screws Figure 16. Remove Fuel Tank Hex Flange Screws. Hex Flange 4. Remove the fuel line from carburetor, and Screws remove the tank from the bracket.
  • Page 7 2. Remove the hex nut, and remove the muffler. See Figure 19. Hex Flange Screws Hex Flange Nut Figure 21. Remove Hex Flange Screws. NOTE: Reverse the previous steps to reassemble the Figure 19. Remove Hex Flange Nut. engine, referring to the torque specifications on Page 11.

  • Page 8: Fuel Filter

    Replace the in-nipple fuel filter every 100 hours of overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as operation, with a genuine Kohler filter. Remove the air follows: box cover, retractable starter cover, and engine cover to access the fuel line.

  • Page 9: Change Oil

    For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil yearly. For an overhauled engine, use Kohler 5W-30 service class, SJ or higher oil for the first 5 hours of operation. Change the oil after this initial run-in period. Refill with service class SJ or higher oil as specified in the Oil Viscosity Grades Table (Figure 2).

  • Page 10: Breather Hose

    Breather Hose 5. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten securely. See Figure 26. The breather hose is inserted into the valve cover and positioned down along the valve cover. It does not NOTE: To help protect the environment dispose of connect to the air box.
  • Page 11 General Specifications¹ Gross Power (@ 3600 RPM, exceeds SAE J1940 HP Standards) ........5.2 kW (7 HP) Net Power (@ 3600 RPM, exceeds SAE J1940 HP Standards) ........4.5 kW (6 HP) Net Peak Torque (@ 2500 RPM) ..................11.8 N·m (8.7 ft. lb.) Compression Ratio ......................8.2:1 Weight (Approximate) .......................17.2 kg (38.0 lb.) Fuel Tank Capacity ......................3.2 L (3.4 U.S.
  • Page 12 FORM NO.: 17 690 02 Rev. -- ISSUED: 1/11 REVISED: FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 © 2011 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.

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